welcome to my collection of poetry, prose and personal essays.
Join Ailsa Gillies as she guides us through the mysteries of the ocean in her latest poem, where the wisdom of the whales illuminates the path. Dive into a world where nature’s ancient creature offers insight and reflection, inviting us to embrace the unknown with grace and courage. Continue reading Into the Nether
Who knew being in the dark could be so illuminating? Ailsa Gillies takes us on a poetical journey through the nether. Continue reading Silent Flight
Coming eye-to-eye with a creature in the mirror, Ailsa Gillies realises humans have a lot more in common with snakes than she initially thought. Continue reading Writhes & Wriggles
Inspired by Latin phrases and symbols of divinity, Ailsa Gillies created a piece of prose that delves into the beauty of colourful transparency and vulnerability. Continue reading Stained Glass
What is the meaning of home? In this personal essay, Ailsa Gillies reflects on her constant ramblings, deeming herself ‘the chronically misplaced woman’. Continue reading The chronically misplaced woman
In this short photoessay centred on hands, Ailsa Gillies weaves a portrait of the sentimentality behind our otherwise very ordinary limb. Continue reading The hands that make a home
Delve into the ethereal friendship between a young girl and the natural world with this poem by Ailsa Gillies. Continue reading A lonely little girl
Using the metaphor of the Earth’s natural seasons and taking inspiration from Vivaldi’s classical pieces, Ailsa Gillies explores the life of her Grandmother through this seasonal poem. Continue reading The Four Seasons of Catherine
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