Books

Courtney Smith is the author of three poetry collections.

Forest of Light ~ Poetry & Images on Nature & Life was her debut collection released in August, 2021.

Forest of Light is a collection of poetry, photos, and haiku honoring the light and beauty in nature and life. It is a salve for the heart yearning for respite in the natural world. Through imaginative and personal poems she inspires the reader to view nature and life in a new light, simply with gratitude, to occupy this space in time and to have the wild chance of experiencing it all.

Smith takes us on a charming ride through the seasons via haiku from spring to winter. Also, a photographer, her photos are sprinkled throughout, making this collection a visual delight.

Somewhere Dawn is Rising is Courtney’s second collection of poetry and haiku released in August, 2023.

Somewhere Dawn is Rising is a collection of poetry exploring the enchanting depths of the natural world as well as our lives within it. With a touch of magical realism, Smith's poetry delves into the beauty and many facets of nature, life, and love. Throughout these pages you will also journey through seasonal haiku, weaving its way from spring to winter- an invitation to reflect on the often overlooked details of life within a year.

Iris is her third poetry collection, released on August 1, 2025.

Iris is a collection of poetry that dips into the realms of nature, time, mythology, and magic. It's an ode to life, gently pulling apart the seen and unseen, exploring the moments that shape our vibrant reality as well as the mysteries that linger just beyond it.Beginning in early spring, Iris will lead you through the turning seasons, each page blooming with haiku and verse until it settles into the quiet stillness of winter.

Iris is a love letter to the earth, to existence, and to you.