Fire on Water was launched on Sunday at the NSW Writers Centre by the Internationally renowned poet Beverley George with the symbolic cut of a teal blue ribbon tied around the books.
Out the window the Jacaranda trees like purple rain gave us a spectacular show all afternoon.
‘always surprise
as i listen
to the easy drift of jacaranda blossoms
settling to a hush ‘
It was an afternoon of poetry reading, friendship, sharing nibbles and a drink, with Cello music played by Nigel Parry giving a touch of the transcendent to the occasion.