
POEMS BY IRIS TREE
ROCKETS AND ASHES
A ROSE
BLACK VELVET
NERVES
THE COMPLEX LIFE
MOODS
SMOKE
ZEPPELINS
HOLY RUSSIA
The volume gathers a striking range of verses that first appeared in early‑twentieth‑century literary magazines and anthologies. With a voice that shifts from fierce defiance to quiet reverie, the poet explores the tensions between societal expectation and personal freedom. The language is rich with startling images—tangled gardens, iron‑clad streets, flickering lamps—that invite listeners to linger on each line.
Across the collection you will find reflections on love’s intoxicating pull, the ache of loneliness, and the paradox of joy hidden in sorrow. Nature often serves as a mirror, from storm‑tossed seas to spring‑blossomed avenues, while the urban landscape offers its own restless rhythm. Listening to these poems feels like walking through a gallery where each piece shines with its own hue, urging the ear to hear both the silence and the song.
Language
en
Duration
~1 hours (109K characters)
Publisher of text edition
Project Gutenberg
Credits
Produced by Clarity, Charlie Howard, and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive/American Libraries.)
Release date
2014-05-14
Rights
Public domain in the USA.
Subjects

1897–1968
A vivid figure of London bohemia, this English poet and actress moved easily between literature, theater, and the avant-garde art world. Her life was as memorable as her work, shaped by sharp wit, modern style, and a talent for turning heads.
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