This world that we share
Is full of wondrous things
And each day is gift
Enjoy the chances it brings.
Dwelling on the bad
Is an unhealthy way to go
As we might miss the good
So many joys we won’t know.
Appreciate the scent
Of a dew covered flower
Or share your friendship
In someone’s most needing hour;
Listen to the music
Of an exultant bird
Or get lost in the wonder
Of the written word.
Learn to enjoy the simple things
For they are all around
And when we can see the positive
Happiness will always be found.
Stephanie collects an iPad and a handmade hardback book
She will be presented with these at the House of Lords on the 1st May 2013
Congratulations from all of us at !!
Her work will feature in the book going nationwide
Her poem will be developed in to the lyrics for the refuge single release
We would like to say a huge thank you to SISO for generously donating the iPad prize
Selected Poetry Entries for The Yellow Book please click the titles to view:
- I Feel Life – Ella Zellaby – Rochester Kent
- This World – Stephanie Rose – Bo’ness Scotland
- Lift Your Voice – David Holloway – Bedford
- Mirror – Saiqa Parveen – Halifax
- With Good Mental Health – Anne Broadbent – West Yorkshire
- Meandering – Peter McGrath – Essex
- Senses – Jade Tullet – Berkshire
- The Wren – Ian Curtress – Cheltenham
- Recovery – Lesley Burt – Dorset
- A Home in my Head – Karen Mason – Surrey
- Freedom is Ours – Gemma Rose – East Sussex
- Beauty – Debee Ebeneezer – Nottingham
- It is Ok – Suzanne Bate – Liverpool
- Happiness is Gratitude – Lisa Barry – Rhondda Cynon Taft
- I’ve Changed – Louise Gillett – Christchurch Dorset
- Sunny Side Up – Karim Harvey – London
- Proud to be me – Denise Claxton – Essex
- Daylight after Rain – John Campbell – London
- I Can See The Colour and I Can Feel The Sun – Elizabeth Aldous – Luton
- Free To Be Me – Diana Hayes – Abergavenny
- Bus Journey – Safoora Masood – Halifax
- There Once Was a Young Girl From Wales – Katy Young – Flintshire
- See the Flowers Beneath Your Feet – Anonymous
- I Know – Kauser Parveen – Halifax
Congratulations from all of us at !!