Beneath the Thistle Sky: A Collection of Poems

Beneath the Thistle Sky is a moving debut poetry collection by Scottish poet Vicky Donald, known to her readers as Vix. Written with tenderness and truth, this collection explores love grief, resilience, and the quiet beauty of everyday life. Through her lyrical, honest voice, Vix captures the essence of what it means to be human: to feel deeply, to lose, to remember, and to grow.

Each poem offers a glimpse into moments that define us: a child's laughter, the ache of missing someone, the comfort of family, and the landscapes that hold our memories. Rooted in the heart of Scotland, Beneath the Thistle Sky reflects the strength and softness that coexist within us all.

Vix's words carry the warmth of home, the nostalgia of time passing, and the reminder that even in pain there is beauty. Drawing inspiration from her family, her late loved ones, and the lessons of love and loss, she transforms emotion into art reminding readers that healing is found in honesty, and connection in vulnerability.

For those who have loved and lost, hoped and hurt, this collection will speak directly to the soul. Beneath the Thistle Sky is more than poetry; it is a tribute to family, memory, and the enduring light that shines through every storm.