
Iris Tree was an English poet, actress, and art model known for her vibrant personality and bohemian lifestyle. Born into a family of artists, she was exposed to the creative world from an early age, which influenced her multifaceted career. Tree's poetry often reflected her adventurous spirit and her keen observations of life, blending wit with a deep understanding of human emotions. Her notable works include collections such as 'The Last of the Bohemians' and 'The Poetry of Iris Tree', which showcase her unique voice and artistic sensibility. In addition to her literary contributions, Tree gained recognition as an art model, inspiring several prominent artists of her time. Her eccentricity and charm made her a beloved figure in the artistic circles of the early 20th century. Despite her varied pursuits, it was her poetry that solidified her legacy as a significant literary figure, capturing the essence of her era's bohemian culture. Tree's work continues to be appreciated for its originality and insight, marking her as a distinctive voice in English literature.
“You preach to me of laws, you tie my limbs With rights and wrongs and arguments of good, You choke my songs and fill my mouth with hymns, You stop my heart and turn it into wood.”
“….Nancy now gave herself to the wider problems surrounding friends and lovers, igniting her torches from theirs, yet following her own. One much disputed loyalty to an American Negro fired her to battle for recognition for his people, compiling and publishing her "Negro Anthology." Another friendship drew her to Spain during the Civil War, in which she participated actively on the side of freedom and composed a series of Spanish poems. Because of these and further deviations from the United status quo, she was refused permission to re-enter America, where she had hoped to join her closest companion, whose absence in Europe left her solitary at heart. On Nancy Cunard”
“We make a gaudy havoc of our life And live a thousand ages in an hour.”
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