Chapter One
Go Placidly
Early morning, frosted heather, a quiet path.
Arrival. Composure. Beginning.
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Brae Riach Press
DESIDERATA
An Heirloom Colouring and Reflection Book
Inspired by Max Ehrmann’s Desiderata
Section i
Where the noise ends,
another rhythm begins.
A considered meeting of poetry, illustration, colour and private reflection. Created to be entered slowly, returned to often and kept.
Section ii · The World Within the Page
A page is not merely completed.
It is inhabited.
Each spread brings together an enduring passage, a melodic insight, room for reflection and an illustration created to hold colour beautifully.
The outline waits.
Section iii
What begins in outline
becomes your own.
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Section iv
The Quiet Ascent
Five chapters, drawn from the movement of Desiderata. A cinematic passage from arrival to stillness.
Chapter Two
Speak Your Truth Quietly
A clear stream, a stone crossing, the mountain reflected.
Clarity. Honest expression. Connection.
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Chapter Three
Nurture Strength of Spirit
A passing storm and one enduring pine.
Courage. Endurance. Perspective.
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Chapter Four
You Are a Child of the Universe
The plateau beneath a quiet natural night sky.
Belonging. Wonder. Dignity.
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Chapter Five
Be at Peace
A still lochan at blue hour with mountain reflection.
Completion. Stillness. Reassurance.
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Section v · Room For Your Own Words
Some pages ask for colour.
Others wait for your words.
The book leaves room not only to respond to the poem, but to notice what the passage has awakened in you.
Melodic Insight
“Nurture strength of spirit to shield you in sudden misfortune.”
Reflection
What quiet strength has already carried you further than you noticed?
Section vi · The Heirloom Edition
Made to remain.
Created as a lasting object rather than a passing diversion, the heirloom edition brings together generous pages, refined monochrome illustration and space for personal reflection.
- Trim size
- To be confirmed
- Page count
- To be confirmed
- Paper
- Uncoated heirloom stock, to be confirmed
- Binding
- Cloth-bound hardcover, to be confirmed
- Edition
- First edition, limited run
- Publication
- To be announced
- ISBN
- To be assigned
- Recommended media
- Pencils, fine liners, light watercolour
- Pages
- Single-sided details to be confirmed
Final specifications are being finalised with the printer.
Section vii · From Book to Frame
The page does not have to end
at the edge of the book.
A completed illustration may become part of the room around you — a visible reminder of the time and attention given to it.
Section viii
DESIDERATA
An Heirloom Colouring and Reflection Book
By Glen Moriston · Inspired by Max Ehrmann’s Desiderata
The final stillness
Keep close what helps you
hear yourself.
Occasional letters from Brae Riach Press. No noise.