The morning started much the same, it seemed that nothing really changed 

…..and then I saw the tiny Wren. 

I hadn’t seen a Wren before. I knew they were the smallest bird?  Had I read it or perhaps just heard.

It hopped between some rocks with skill so great…I found I was compelled to wait until it safely reappeared…..slightly ruffled but not dogeared.

My problems faded….my thoughts refreshed…..became enthralled….who would have guessed that tiny feathered work of art would find a place inside my heart.

It seemed as if a veil were lifted….had I been shown that I was gifted …..to see the World in all its glory and be part of this wondrous story.

The Wren had flown…to brighten up another home? unaware of the joy it brought….

and then I had another thought ……tomorrow a Sparrow or a Starling or my tiny feathered darling.

If they are busy i’ll understand….I have the trees,the flowers and……

the Sun,the sky not always blue but clouds can also change in hue.

Then there is the welcome rain to gently feed the Earth again.

My heart now lifts as each day dawns and sleepily between my yawns…..

I pick up paper and my pen….

                                        to write a thank you…

                                                                    My little Wren.

 

 

Ian collects a handmade hardback book

he will be presented with this at the House of Lords on the 1st May 2013

 

Congratulations from all of us at !!

 

his work will feature in The Yellow Book going nationwide

 

Selected Poetry Entries for The Yellow Book please click the titles to view:

 

 

1. I Feel Life – Ella Zellaby – Rochester Kent
2. This World – Stephanie Rose – Bo’ness Scotland
3. Lift Your Voice – David Holloway – Bedford
4. Mirror – Saiqa Parveen – Halifax
5. With Good Mental Health – Anne Broadbent – West Yorkshire
6. Meadering – Peter McGrath – Essex
7. Senses – Jade Tullet – Berkshire
8. The Wren – Ian Curtress – Cheltenham
9. Recovery – Lesley Burt – Dorset
10. A Home in my Head – Karen Mason – Surrey
11. Freedom is Ours – Gemma Rose – East Sussex
12. Beauty – Debee Ebeneezer – Nottingham
13. It is Ok – Suzanne Bate – Liverpool
14. Happiness is Gratitude – Lisa Barry – Rhondda Cynon Taft
15. I’ve Changed – Louise Gillett – Christchurch Dorset
16. Sunny Side Up – Karim Harvey – London
17. Proud to be me – Denise Claxton – Essex
18. Daylight after Rain – John Campbell – London
19. I Can See The Colour and I Can Feel The Sun – Elizabeth Aldous – Luton
20. Free To Be Me – Diana Hayes – Abergavenny
21. Bus Journey – Safoora Masood – Halifax
22. There Once Was a Young Girl From Wales – Katy Young – Flintshire
23. See the Flowers Beneath Your Feet – Anonymous
24. I Know – Kauser Parveen – Halifax

 

Congratulations from all of us at !!