Sean Petrie

About the Author

Sean Petrie is a Seattle-based poet and storyteller whose work captures the soul of the Pacific Northwest with lyrical precision and deep environmental insight. Drawing from his lifelong connection to West Seattle's landscapes, he weaves poetry that bridges the past and present, inviting readers to pause and listen to the whispers of nature amid urban evolution. In his debut collection, Listen to the Trees: A Poetic Snapshot of West Seattle, Then & Now, Petrie explores themes of change, memory, and ecological harmony through vivid imagery and rhythmic verse. A passionate advocate for local preservation, he blends personal reflection with broader calls to mindfulness, making his writing a gentle yet urgent ode to the places we call home. With a background in community activism and nature writing, Petrie continues to inspire audiences to see the poetry in everyday surroundings.