Harbour

by Kate Llewellyn

Art is always like this
Mysterious as light.

Quiet and insightful, raw in its simplicity, Kate Llewellyn’s latest book examines a life well lived, dipping in and out of memory to tell a tale of small moments and the wisdom of growing old.

The poem ‘Harbour’ touches on what is lost and gained in growing up. ‘The Big Nothing’ draws you on a journey to view the world through another’s eyes. ‘What They Said’ brings forth a cacophony of voices, opinions and dreams across a lifetime.

Altogether, Harbour is a moving, profound and often joyful collection from one of Australia’s finest and most distinctive poets.

84 pages, Paperback

Published February 1, 2020

About the author

Kate Llewellyn is the author of nineteen books, including the bestselling The Waterlily: A Blue Mountains Journal and Playing With Water: A Story of a Garden. A distinguished Australian poet, she has published six books of poetry and is the co-editor of The Penguin Book of Australian Women Poets. Her travel books include Lilies, Feathers & Frangipani on the Cook Islands and New Zealand; Angels and Dark Madonnas on India and Italy; and Gorillas, Tea & Coffee: An African Sketchbook. Her books The Floral Mother & Other Essays, The Waterlily and Playing With Water have been made into talking books

She is one of Australia’s bestselling authors...

Reviews

[Regina Andreassen]

Delightful, deep and moving. I could read it several times in a week! I love it! 😀

[Sarah Bray]

Poetry written by my friend Kate.

[Kindredcrafters]

Beautiful poems so endearing and generous. This book is like a balm filled with sincere recollections recording a joyful examined life. I love it!
5 stars ⭐️