Chai is a Scottish writer. Most notable works include 'Before the Craic Began' a collection of poems written over 20 years whilst working and living in Arisaig as the local Headteacher. Also published in 2021 is a collection ' The Road to Ksar Ghilane' reflecting on his travels to remote and less travelled parts of the world. He is currently travelling but always regards Scotland as home.
The road to Ksar Ghilane has a left-hand turn
we pulled in, the driver gouging out
the deep red sand creating a confeti
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People buy watches in Kota Kinabalu
It sounded like an owl
he said we should ‘up the pace'
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