Some poems linger in our hearts long after we've read them. They speak a language beyond words, reaching into the depths of our emotions, making us feel seen, understood, and moved. But how do you write poetry that truly touches the soul? Here are some key elements to consider: 1. Write from the Heart The… Continue reading How to Write Poetry That Touches the SoulÂ
Writing Poetry as a Form of Self-TherapyÂ
Some feelings are too heavy to carry in silence, too tangled to explain in conversation. But on paper, they find their way—one word at a time. Poetry as self-therapy is not about perfection; it’s about release. It’s about sitting with emotions that feel too big, too raw, too overwhelming, and giving them a place to… Continue reading Writing Poetry as a Form of Self-TherapyÂ
The Power of Prose Poetry in Mental Health and HealingÂ
There’s something about words that spill without barriers, thoughts that flow unfiltered, emotions that don’t need to fit into perfect lines. Prose poetry is where poetry meets storytelling, where healing happens between sentences that don’t rush to rhyme but instead take their time to feel. If you’ve ever felt overwhelmed, lost, or burdened by the… Continue reading The Power of Prose Poetry in Mental Health and HealingÂ
How Poetry Can Help You Heal from HeartbreakÂ
Experiencing heartbreak is an inevitable part of the human journey. While time is often cited as a healer, engaging in creative outlets like poetry can accelerate emotional recovery. Poetry serves as a therapeutic medium, allowing individuals to process complex emotions and find solace in the rhythm of words. The Therapeutic Power of Writing Poetry Writing… Continue reading How Poetry Can Help You Heal from HeartbreakÂ
Here’s to More Poetry
Poetry has been my biggest escape for as long as I can remember. Writing isn’t just something I do—it’s who I am. When I use the hashtag healing through poetry, I truly mean it. Without poetry, I’d probably be running around in chaos, trying to make sense of everything.Every time I share my words—whether here… Continue reading Here’s to More Poetry
To the Lessons That Broke Me
I did not ask for you. I did not send an invitation, yet you arrived, unannounced, like a storm that steals the sun, like a whisper that turns into a scream. You came with heavy hands, shaping me with pain I never knew I could endure. You tore through my innocence, made me question the… Continue reading To the Lessons That Broke Me
A Letter to my Future Husband
I do not know your name yet, but I have whispered it in prayers, tucked it in the folds of my heart, like a secret waiting to be told. See, I have walked this road alone, worn strength like perfume, bathed in resilience, and built castles from my own two hands. But even a queen… Continue reading A Letter to my Future Husband
To my Future Daughter-in-Law
I do not know your face yet, but I have prayed for your heart. Long before our paths will cross, I have whispered blessings into the wind, hoping they will find their way to you. You see, I have raised a son with love, taught him that strength is not in fists but in the… Continue reading To my Future Daughter-in-Law
To the Man Who Didn’t Want His Son
I want you to know that he’s okay. Despite the questions and the hopes,despite the weight of waiting,he’s doing just fine.He’s waited for all your promises,then taught himself how to love without them.He’s counted the days of your return,but he no longer waits at the door.He’s asked to call you more times than I can… Continue reading To the Man Who Didn’t Want His Son
Sometimes, Love Isn’t Enough
I used to think love could fix anything—that if two hearts beat for each other, nothing else would matter. That love alone could mend broken things, heal wounds the world can’t see, and make a home out of nothing. But I’ve learned that sometimes love, on its own, is not always enough. Love cannot erase… Continue reading Sometimes, Love Isn’t Enough
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