From the Navy to Nature: Australian Veteran Transforms Trauma into Poetry in ‘Feathers and Flame’
- Australian veteran Kathryn Carlisle unveiled her debut poetry collection titled 'Feathers and Flame' on May 20, 2025, in the ACT.
- Carlisle spent almost 39 years serving with the Australian Navy and Air Force before embracing poetry as a means of creative healing through the Australian Defence Force’s ARRTS Program.
- Her book explores emotional healing and personal growth inspired by the Australian landscape, especially the Goorooyarroo Nature Reserve, which guides her creativity and healing.
- The poetry collection, available in multiple formats with ISBN 978-0228811718, reveals the hidden challenges veterans face and the healing power of reconnecting with nature, as Carlisle reflects on how these quiet experiences helped her rediscover herself.
- Released during Mental Health Awareness Month, the book suggests art’s role in veteran recovery and highlights the emotional depth stemming from Carlisle’s military background and love for the natural world.
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From the Navy to Nature: Australian Veteran Transforms Trauma into Poetry in ‘Feathers and Flame’
AUSTRALIAN CAPITAL TERRITORY, May 20, 2025 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) — Just in time for Mental Health Awareness Month, Australian veteran and debut poet Kathryn Carlisle unveils “Feathers and Flame: Poetry of Australian Landscapes and Personal Transformation” (ISBN: 978-0228811718), a moving new…
From the Navy to Nature: Australian Veteran Transforms Trauma into Poetry in 'Feathers and Flame' - Send2Press Newswire
AUSTRALIAN CAPITAL TERRITORY, May 20, 2025 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) — Just in time for Mental Health Awareness Month, Australian veteran and debut poet Kathryn Carlisle unveils “Feathers and Flame: Poetry of Australian Landscapes and Personal Transformation” (ISBN: 978-0228811718), a moving new collection that explores emotional healing through the lens of wildlife, wilderness, and personal growth. Image caption: “Feathers and Flame” by debut poet …
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