Don McGlashan, a renowned songwriter and sailor, has been deeply influenced by bodies of water throughout his life.
Anchor me, in the middle of your deep blue sea
He will be sharing his love of water and its impact on his songwriting at the Lilburn lecture in Pōneke, Wellington, on November 6, as part of the National Library's 60th birthday celebrations.
McGlashan has long been inspired by rivers, lakes, inlets, and seas, and has often referenced them in his music, including his famous song about bathing in the river.
Author's summary: Don McGlashan shares his love of water and poetry at the National Library's 60th birthday.