One Bent Twig
One Bent Twig by Tricia Knoll, published by FutureCycle Press in 2023, is a collection of 72 pages of poetry that explores the relationship between humans and trees. The work reflects on the challenges faced by trees in contemporary times, drawing inspiration from Adrienne Rich’s poem “What Kind of Times Are These.” Knoll’s verses celebrate various tree species, including sequoias, sugar maples, and red oaks, while addressing the environmental issues that threaten these vital organisms.
In this edition, readers will find love poems that convey the author’s deep connection to trees, shaped by her experiences as an Oregonian and her observations of ecological decline. Knoll’s eco-poetic approach highlights the sentience and communication of trees, emphasizing their significance in the face of climate change. Through her reflections, she honors the resilience of these natural beings, inviting readers to consider the broader implications of environmental stewardship and the importance of preserving the natural world.
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Adrienne Rich’s poem “What Kind of Times Are These” says in these times “it’s necessary to talk about trees.” These times are hard for many living creatures, including trees. One Bent Twig collects love poems for trees including first-loved tree, sequoias, ancient trees, towering sugar maples, Douglas firs, and red oaks. Tricia Knoll has hugged some of the best, planted dozens in her lifetime, and feels intuitively what scientists have discovered about tree sentiency and communication. As an Oregonian for over 40 years, she witnessed the decline of old-growth forest and breathed the smoke of wildfires. Now, in Vermont, ash borers threaten the trees that the first people knew as the heart of their creation story. As an eco-poet, Tricia Knoll sings tree-praises for thrivers and survivors, knowing full well how climate change endangers so many.
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