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About The Book
Poet and popular intuitive reader Chloe Poulain invites you into a space where healing is not a destination, but a devotion. Written in intimate verse, this collection transforms stages of pain, love, and self-discovery into living symbols inspired by the Tarot’s archetypal path.
Divided into poetic “suits” of transformation—seed, shadow, bloom, and return—each section is a guide through cycles of grief and grace. Poulain writes of surrender, of the moments when the soul feels uprooted, and the resilience that turns wounds into wildflowers.
This is a companion to return to when your heart aches for meaning, when you are between versions of yourself, or when you are simply searching for light. Through soft yet searing insight, we are reminded that healing isn’t about becoming someone new—it’s about remembering who you’ve always been.
Excerpt
may i not reject
what is wild in me
may i not exile
the rage that protected me
may i sit
at the feet of my own darkness
and learn from her
Red Work
healing is not clean
it stains the hands
ruins the dress
makes you bleed
like a cracked jar of berries
from places
you swore were hollow
and still
it is sacred
The Spoon
you begged them
to feed you love
with a silver spoon
but they only knew
how to serve
emptiness
in plastic bowls
Product Details
- Publisher: Central Avenue Poetry (October 6, 2026)
- Length: 160 pages
- ISBN13: 9781771684798
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Raves and Reviews
"Chloe Poulain’s When the Soul Becomes a Garden is a loving and transformative collection of poetry that invites readers to embrace the beauty of healing, self-discovery, and resilience. ? Through vivid imagery of nature: seeds, flowers, rain, and the moon, the author walks us through a wave of emotions, from grief and heartbreak to hope and renewal. ? Her words are a soothing voice for those navigating life’s storms, offering hope and strength in moments of vulnerability. ? Each poem feels like a quiet prayer, reminding us of the beauty in our scars and the power of choosing ourselves. ? An important guide for the soul’s journey to bloom. " — Dr. Mary Faltz, author of Cruelly Betrayed, My Father, and Match Aligned!
"When the Soul Becomes a Garden is a deeply moving collection. “Forgive yourself for the damage it took to feel alive again.” This line, like many others, brought me to tears. Each poem carries a depth that opens the heart, expands the mind, and gently brings you back home to yourself. I felt chills as I read, as if the words were channelling an ancient, wise, maternal voice. There is a timeless wisdom woven throughout, making this book feel both intimate and expansive. It invites you deeper into love with oneself—into reflection, feeling and seeing both yourself and the world through a new lens. It gently elicits truth, helps you remember it, and illuminates the places within us we need help seeing. A truly powerful, soul-touching read." — Brittany Bento, psychic mentor, @brittanybento
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