When the Soul Becomes a Garden

Poems and Intuitive Healing

Published by Central Avenue Poetry
Distributed by Simon & Schuster

About The Book

A poetic companion for seasons of healing and change.

In When the Soul Becomes a Garden, poet and intuitive reader Chloe Poulain invites readers into a space where healing is not a destination, but a devotion. Written in luminous, intimate verse, this collection transforms the 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 guides the reader through cycles of grief and grace. Poulain writes of surrender, of the moments when the soul feels uprooted, and of the quiet resilience that turns wounds into wildflowers.

This is not a book to read once—it’s 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 her soft yet searing insight, Chloe reminds us: healing isn’t about becoming someone new—it’s about remembering who you’ve always been.

Excerpt

Prayer For My Shadow
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

About The Author

Chloe Poulain is a writer and professional intuitive reader who shares what she’s learned on her own journey of healing. She writes for those who feel a little lost, turning her reflections into words you can hold onto when the world feels too heavy. A popular creator on TikTok, where she reads Tarot for a large and engaged audience, Chloe has built a community around honesty, spirituality, and hope.

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"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 (TikTok)

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