The meeting room at the Clearbrook Library was buzzing with excitement Monday night, November 2nd, for the launch of Terry Broadworth’s debut collection of poems, A Poets Passion Revisited.
Over 50 friends, supporters and FVPS members listened to her read from her collection—poems about people, nature, life, love and travel. Especially enjoyable were her poems about people—co-workers and family members—full of warmth, humour, and the caring that came full circle to bless her back in the many friends that came out to enjoy this special day with her.
Terry Broadworth launches A Poets Passion Revisited – Congratulations, Terry! Job well done. (Photos by V. Nesdoly)
After a 30-minute break of more celebrating with cake, assorted goodies, chatting, book buying and signing (with Ted Goodrich doing brisk business at the book table), we went into the Open Mic part of the evening.
Miss Miya started us off by taking us back, with her charming get-up and poems, to the ’60s. Jody and Satwant read selections from Terry’s book, Violet shared several poems about the writing life, Erin’s reading was short and thought-provoking as usual, Alvin opined about the results of the recent election, Michael recited one of his writings by memory, and Brayden ended the evening by reading “Valley Fall,” a beautiful ode to the season from the FVPS anthology River of Words.
Thanks to all who came out and made this evening a special event, and to Terry for the beautiful book and festive touches!
Open Mic Readers: Miss Miya, Jody, Violet, Satwant, Erin, Alvin, Michael, Brayden (Photos by V. Nesdoly)
Our next and final reading night of 2015 is on November 16th
- 6:30-8:30
- Clearbrook Library
- 32320 George Ferguson Way, Abbotsford, B.C.
That night Alvin will launch a new book and there will also be Open Mic time.
Don’t forget, our Annual General Meeting is coming up! FVPS members, please note the change in date of the AGM.
- November 18th.
- 1:00 – 3:00 p.m. at the Clearbrook Library.
Your attendance and willingness to help will ensure that FVPS can continue as a support and outlet for Fraser Valley poets.
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