Poetry thrives; is alive and living. Join us in a celebration of poems by a variety poets in various cultures and times.
This page for The Poets' Tree includes quotations on happiness by Martha Washington, Abraham Lincoln, Henry van Dyke, Elton Trueblood, A.A. Willitts, Charles Spurgeon, Victor Robinsoll, Edgar Cayce, Norman Vincent Peale, Ruth Stafford Peale, Bertrand Russell, and Marcus Aurelius.
The Poets' Tree list of poets and their poems that celebrate the spirit of poetry.
Ecclesiastes 3:1-9 tells the truth on the seasons of life.
St. Francis of Assisi expresses his love of humanity and his humility in this poem.
Max Erhmann's words of wisdom by which to live are expressed in this poem.
Antonio Machado's proverb number 29 tells of the road of life that can be lived but once. You can look back upon this road but cannot return to travel it again.
This poem by Novalis, German poet and writer, also reflects his philosophies on life.
Hermann Hesse, author of Siddhartha, reflects on possible past lives in this poem translated by poet Robert Bly.
Kahlil Gibran, poet, philosopher, and artist, was born in Lebanon and became an American citizen.
This gaelic poem is a blessing in itself.
This classical poem speaks of the ups and downs of life.
This poems speaks of enlightenment and a sense of totality.
Mahmud Darwish writes of the lost days when Andalusia was at the height of its glory.
Titles of poems on the Poets' Tree Web site.
Eagle Chief (Letakots-Lesa) contemplates the dual nature of our existence.
Luther Standing Bear speaks of the nature of the Native American and his spirit.
These Native American commandments speak the simple truth of life.
The beauty and wisdom of the Ojibway can be experienced in this poem, this prayer by George Walters of the White Earth Chippewa.
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Richard Lee was a poet, artist, and educator, a man of many diverse talents. Read his poetry and see his illustrations to experience his wit, wisdom and ironies on life.
Richard Lee's poem, 'Rock Garden,' is meditative in its content and form.
Richard Lee's poem, 'Made in Taiwan,' tells of the natural beauty, art, and artifice of his dandelion puff paper weight.
Richard Lee's poem, 'Shaman Song,' tells of the connection he feels with members of the animal kingdom, and of his spiritual journey.
Richard Lee’s poem, ‘A day of faces to be,’ tells of the poet's acceptance of the events and people for the newborn day.
Richard Lee's poem, 'the desert i know best,' describes the desert of his home.
Richard Lee is a poet, artist, and educator, a man of many diverse talents. Read his poetry and see his illustrations to experience his wit, wisdom and ironies on life.
Richard Lee is a poet, artist, and educator, a man of many diverse talents. Read his poetry and see his illustrations to experience his wit, wisdom and ironies on life.
Richard Lee is a poet, artist, and educator, a man of many diverse talents. Read his poetry and see his illustrations to experience his wit, wisdom and ironies on life.
Poetry thrives; is alive and living. Join us in a celebration of poems by a variety poets in various cultures and times.
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Yuki Neko welcomes you to the Zen garden, featuring poems by Japanese monk poet Ryokan.
This tanka poem celebrates the joy of silence in meditation.
This tanka poem speaks about subjugating one's ego and emptying one's mind in the practice of Zen.
The poet looks back on a period of his life on Mount Kugami, then moves on to present times.
This crytic poem discusses the impermanence in life and a hypothetical situation.
In this poem the poet speaks to a bird, feeling akin with it for the transitory existence we all lead.
In this poem the poet contemplates the reality of dreams and the surreal qualities of reality.
This poem speaks of the journey we all make in life till we return home.
This proverb embraces the condition of the world and lends advice on how to achieve a more perfect society.
This tanka poem speaks about the moon, the clouds, and life.
The greatest swordsman of Japan, Miyamoto Musashi, was also a poet, artist, and Buddhist philosopher.
This poem by Lao Tzu, founder of Taoism, tells of the usefulness in emptiness or nothingness.
Two verses by Chien-chih Seng-ts'an, Third Zen Patriarch, from Verses on the Faith Mind
Words of wisdom from the Sanskrit
A section from 'The Dhammapada', translated from the Pali
A Haiku by Japanese poet Narihira
Tagore's poem speaks of hope.
Elizabeth Bishop has created a masterpiece sestina in her poem 'A Miracle for Breakfast.'
Robinson Jeffers, who built a home out of rock in Big Sur, frequently wrote about the hawk in his poems.
Charles Simic, born in Belgrade, Yugoslavia, was raised in America. He has won numerous awards for his poetry, including the Pulitzer Prize.
Denise Levertov, who was born and raised in England, arrived in America as an adult. Here she became associated with the Black Mountain group of poets, and during the 1960s was known for her works which spoke out against the Vietnam War and supported the Feminist movement.
Rabbi Harold S. Kushner wrote this poem expressly for the publication 'Parade,' distributed weekly throughout the USA.
Words by an unknown poet.
Big Thunder (Begadi) tells about the Great Spirit's benevolence to all.
Big Thunder (Begadi) tells about the Great Spirit's benevolence to all.
Big Thunder (Begadi) tells about the Great Spirit's benevolence to all.
Chief Dan George, leader of the Tsleil-Waututh First Nation, expresses a profound, universal thought with simple, beautiful words.
Netsilik Eskimo poet Nalungiaq has written this mystical piece, edited by Edward Field.
This poem by the Dinka people of Africa celebrates the bull.
These two poems of Ancient Egypt show reverence of the Sun God, Ra.
This poem by the Yoruba people of Africa celebrates the family.
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