Inner Child
There’s a child in you, and it’s waiting for you to ask: Who am I? Ailsa Gillies’s lyrical prose flows like the words of a wise guide, urging you to reconcile with your inner child to find your purpose. Continue reading Inner Child
There’s a child in you, and it’s waiting for you to ask: Who am I? Ailsa Gillies’s lyrical prose flows like the words of a wise guide, urging you to reconcile with your inner child to find your purpose. Continue reading Inner Child
Ailsa Gillies tells the story of survival, adaptation, and the blurred line between man and nature in this thought-provoking poem. Like the beginning of a strange joke—a man walks into a bar—this poem unfolds in smoky corners and crowded city streets, where a mysterious figure, disguised as a man, shares their tale of loss and resilience. The ultimate punchline? Nature has a way of reminding us it’s always watching, even in the heart of the concrete jungle. Continue reading Urban Refugee
Suspended above the earth, Ailsa Gillies met the moon—its silvery whispers felt like an old friend. In its quiet glow, she saw something larger than herself, and from it, flowed this piece of lyrical prose. Continue reading Eye to luminous eye
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
Riff-ridden and guttural, Blue Nicotine blew Ailsa Gillies away with their debut Album Into The Blue. But is it enough to earn five stars from a tough critic? Continue reading Blue Nicotine BLEW me away
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
An unreliable service from titan ferry company, CalMac, has Bute residents returning to an age-old debate: Does Bute need a bridge? Ailsa Gillies investigates the islander discontentment, unearthing some harrowing truths about the ferry company in the process. Continue reading Ferry fiasco: Does Bute need a bridge now more than ever?
What do we gain from denying the truth? A false sense of safety for the public, and more profits for the politicians. Ailsa Gillies investigates the dangers of denying reality when it comes to Mother Earth. Continue reading Climate change denialism