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Image caption: “Feathers and Flame” by debut poet Kathryn Carlisle.<\/em><\/p>\n
After nearly 39 years of service in the Royal Australian Navy and Royal Australian Air Force, Carlisle turned to poetry as a form of creative recovery. Her words draw strength from the quiet rhythms of the natural world, offering insight into the unseen struggles many veterans face and the hope found in reconnecting with nature.<\/p>\n
\u201cWatching birds interact, walking bush trails, being still in nature. These simple moments brought me home to myself,\u201d says Carlisle. \u201cThrough writing, I learned to breathe again.\u201d<\/p>\n
Each poem in \u201cFeathers and Flame\u201d offers a moment of stillness. A breath of wild air. From desert plains to coastal skies, Carlisle\u2019s reflections highlight the quiet power of presence, the wisdom of the natural world, and the journey from sorrow to self-discovery.<\/p>\n
The book was born from Carlisle\u2019s healing process, including her participation in the Australian Defence Force\u2019s ARRTS Program, which supports veterans\u2019 recovery through art, writing, and music. Her military background lends her work emotional depth, while her lifelong love of the Australian landscape roots the collection in authenticity and awe.<\/p>\n
Available now via Amazon, Barnes & Noble, Indigo, and other major booksellers.<\/p>\n
ABOUT THE AUTHOR<\/strong><\/p>\n KATHRYN CARLISLE is a poet, veteran, and nature lover based in the ACT. Having lived in multiple states across Australia during her childhood\u2014sometimes in a double-decker bus or caravan\u2014she developed a deep connection to the land early on. Today, she finds inspiration in the Goorooyarroo Nature Reserve, where the landscape continues to guide her healing and creativity.<\/p>\n