A collection of moving, dialect-rich poems that illuminate rural life, memory, and the human spirit.
This volume brings together short, melodic verses written in Scottish dialect, offering intimate scenes of seaside towns, farm life, and everyday joys and sorrows. With simple language and timeless themes, it invites readers to slow down and listen to the stories of people, places, and family.
The book blends humor, longing, and moral reflection, framed by a strong sense of place. It speaks through voices you can hear in a fireside chat, a country lane, or a market square, capturing moments of love, loss, and daily endurance.
- Vivid portraits of Scottish rural life and coastal towns
- Poems in a distinct dialect that celebrate everyday work, family, and memory
- Reflections on virtue, resilience, and the pull of home
- Songs and laments that read with the rhythm of speech and song
Ideal for readers who enjoy folk poetry, regional verse, and lyrical storytelling that feels close to the land and its people.