poetry

"I want to tell stories about our places and histories, our proverbs, folklore and poetry," he says.

The U.S. poet laureate and native Californian’s seventh collection of poetry is rooted in the land, but gives voice to the transcendent.

Currie says that while Scots can be dour and cynical, underneath there’s often “a romantic optimism that the world is a beautiful place and that there is poetry in the world.”

There were music performances, poetry readings, art workshops and a healer offering energy alignment.

While she originally pursued a course in computer programming, she says she has always had a passion for poetry.