petals and thorns book launch
leading from the wisdom that beauty and pain grow from the same soil
join poet, writer, coach, and reflective practitioner vuyisile rodolo for the launch of the revised edition of petals and thorns — a gathering of poetry, reflection, conversation, and presence.
this is more than a book launch.
it is an invitation to pause, listen, and remember that beauty and pain are not opposites, but neighbours. that the rose does not apologise for its thorns, and the thorn does not grieve that it is not the rose.
through selected readings, author conversation, and shared reflection, the launch explores what remains after life’s difficult seasons — the lessons, tenderness, courage, and wisdom that continue to shape who we are becoming.
drawing from petals and thorns, with an early glimpse into let’s dance, the event creates space for reflection on resilience, self-leadership, belonging, healing, and the ongoing practice of becoming.
because what remains still has something to teach us.
launch dates
Johannesburg launch
Durban launch
what to expect
an intimate and reflective gathering featuring:
→conversation with the author
→readings from selected poems in petals and thorns and let’s dance
→reflections on leading from the wisdom that beauty and pain grow from the same soil
→audience conversation and engagement
→book signing
→connection with fellow readers
the gathering is designed to be thoughtful, warm, and spacious — a place to listen, reflect, and be reminded that we are never complete, only continually becoming.
this event is for you if
→you are navigating change, healing, growth, or transition.
→you appreciate poetry that speaks honestly to both beauty and difficulty.
→you are interested in self-leadership, emotional resilience, and personal growth.
→you are seeking a gentler and more reflective way of engaging with life.
→you believe that becoming is not a destination, but a practice.
available on the day
guests will also have access to:
→a journal for listening to what remains — the companion journal to petals and thorns
→early access to let’s dance before its wider release
reserve your seat
come for the poetry.
stay for the reflection.
leave with a signed copy of petals and thorns and a renewed invitation to listen to what remains.
book your seat for Johannesburg or Durban.