Hello! Thanks so much for popping by and helping me celebrate the launch of my blog. I’m excited to embark on this new adventure and plan on sharing loads of interesting reading and writing news, which I hope will be both entertaining and helpful.
Mid month, I’ll post about what is rocking my writing world … sharing courses I’ve discovered, favourite podcasts, author events on Facebook live, Twitter comps, my writing successes but also opening up about the frustrations of writing and living a creative life too.
As I’m passionate about supporting other authors, at the end of each month I’ll share a round up of my latest favourite reads, on Kindle, in paperback, in audio, all in bite-size reviews, easy to gulp down with your beverage of choice.
But most of all I’d love to hear from you… What you love to read… Where you are in your writing journey… What inspires you creatively?
As a little thank you for checking out my first post, I’ve shared one of my poems inspired by artist Frances Walker’s work entitled Raised Beach, Tiree. Check out her art work here. When considering the piece I realised that even though the raised beach wasn’t where I expected, it still offered shelter and was teaming with life… thoughts I hope offer comfort during these unsettling times.
Stay safe until next time …
BEACHED
Once washed by the ocean,
now stranded on land –
a rumble of boulders,
that chink underfoot.
Marram grass sprouts
where kelp once drifted–
a shelter for spiders
where fish used to sleep.
Pale sands are dotted
with gannets and trilling lapwings;
fat bumblebees rest
as an oystercatcher cries.
In the distance, the machair
where dragonflies quiver –
a meadow that saves stones
from waves lashing ashore.
Cool cups of sunshine
bathe the clatter of skimmers.
Though the sea has retreated
its sound still remains.
Rae Cowie 
Good luck. Lovely post
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Aw thanks so much for dropping by and also taking the time to comment. Really appreciated.
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Love this, Rae. ‘Cool cups of summer- so evocative. Missing the sound of the sea but as your poem say, its sound remains – always.
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Thanks so much for reading and commenting, Donna. Hopefully it won’t be too long before we can wander by the sea again. : )
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Lovely website and great poem, Rae!
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Lovely blog and a great poem, Rae!
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Sorry – thought it hadn’t taken the first time!
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No worries, Rosemary. I’m still finding my feet with the new blog and really appreciate your support. : )
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I also write poems.i published a small book some time ago all about Cullen.It is based in the sixties when a crowd came up to Cullen at the Glasgow fair.We came under the auspices of the “Christian Endevour”.We loved it immensely but dont think it was all stuffy a nd being told what to do,far from it.Anyway much success with your blog ,I too have a blog with wordpress.
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Hello Andrew, thanks for dropping by. Is your book on Cullen still available?
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Yes it is .PM your address and i can send you one.
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All my poetry books are available here Rae.
LuLu.com/spotlight/andrewmcintyre.
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Thanks for sharing. Off to have a look : )
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Well done Rae & Good Luck with your writing ✍️
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Thanks for reading and also for the good wishes, Karen. Really appreciated. 🌺
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Nice blog
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Thank you : )
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My pleasure, followed you! 🤗
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Congrats on the launch of your blog! I enjoyed your poem, it was beautiful. 😊
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Aw thanks so much for popping by and commenting. Really appreciated. : )
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