Awaken your heart by bringing poetry to life through an interactive anthology that explores themes about self love, loss, healing, faith, femininity, pain, breath, practice, and all it takes to bloom. With grace, vulnerability, and compassion; MelMarie unveils a dynamic experience through creative language inviting readers to delight in the human they are. From Deserts to Gardens evokes post-traumatic growth through narrative healing, poetry, and the art of intentional inquiry. This collection offers an interactive experience where the reader can participate in the practice of poetry and become the poem.