The Gift of Healing Poetry

For Eileen Anne, poetry has been a beautiful gift of emotional healing—both through writing and sharing her work. Poetry provides a certain solace that can’t be found in other forms of writing.

In recent years, Eileen Anne realized she was carrying too much trauma, pain, and grief. She felt called to write her way through it. However, creating a nonfiction book or journaling felt far too heavy and vulnerable of a task.

Instead, writing poetry—with its use of metaphors, imagery, and lyrical expression—became a profound healing medium. Through poetry, the pain rose back up in a lyrical way, almost as if it danced its way out.

The splendor of poetry is that it allows for creative release in a safe way while weaving in the glimmers that arose. Similar to a painting, poetry doesn’t spell out details. Yet, it evokes emotion, connection, and the ability for readers to see their own stories reflected.

For Eileen, poetry is a form of self-expression, art, spirituality, and healing. It helps readers explore themes like how to let go of the past and move forward, how to let go of grief, and how to find your voice and power again.

Poetry is a safe, creative outlet for processing pain and grief. It makes us aware of the power we hold. Poetry speaks to the darkness that we carry, shedding light for its release. Poetry is a way of healing trauma and realigning with who you were meant to be.

Additionally, Eileen Anne currently hosts a creative community gathering every month in South Florida. Here she shares her poetry and holds space for others to do the same. If you’re local, be sure to check out the Sunflower Club to experience the healing power of poetry and the arts.