With good mental health
I see all that the world has to offer
In full 3D and Technicolor
So full is my cup of wealth
Category Archives: Poetry
‘journey into the light’
With good mental health
i have come to know something
something about life
that it is worth the journey
through the darkness
because as it lifts
the light cleansers
leaving us calm and serene
Freedom is ours – BOOK SELECTION
With good mental health, agility and stealth
I feel the richest of the rich with emotional wealth.
The daily white noise turns to ambient symphonies,
Of delicate notes that harmoniously appease.
No longer required is careful selection of when to look at my reflection,
I’m content with myself and dispel ‘perfection’.
The darkness is lit, set ablaze and with it burns the sense of malaise,
The world has opened as illness leaves its last kiss,
Life now extending a hand, never again a fist.
Freedom is ours.
Gemma collects a handmade hardback book
She will be presented with this at the House of Lords on the 1st May 2013
Congratulations from all of us at !!
Her work will feature in The Yellow Book going nationwide
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
- Meadering – 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 !!
Lift Your Voice – SINGLE B SIDE POEM – RUBIE COLT
Lift your voice
and sing out loud
as you perform on
the stage of life
for you’ll get through the rain
just hold that note
and don’t be afraid
for you’re a rock star
the world is waiting
for you
with good
mental health you can sing
you’re in harmony with
your friends they’ll see
the change in you
human nature is a
chorus of love
it awaits you
with a new song you
are awakened
the crowd
they clap their hands
your dulcet tones
restore your inner light
yesterday you were at the bottom
of the charts but now you’re
flying high
you’ve done it your way
and you’re the one and only
with fresh lyrics
inside your head you’re
feeling back on track
and all you have to do
is sing.
David Holloway (c) 2012
David collects an iPad and a handmade hardback book
He will be presented with these at the House of Lords on the 1st May 2013
Congratulations from all of us at !!
His work will feature in the book going nationwide
His poem will be recorded in spoken word to create the B-side to the
Rubit Colt single release
If you would like to sponser this prize please get in touch through the contact section
Davids piece of art was also selected to appear in The Yellow Book by the art assessors.
Please click the image below:
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
- Meadering – 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 !!
The Wren – BOOK SELECTION
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:
- 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
- Meadering – 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 !!
This World – SINGLE LYRICS – REFUGE
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
- Meadering – 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 !!
more so much more
With good mental health .. I have
more so much more… I can
dream the dream and sing a lullaby
there is more so much more
…I feel good because I am strong
I am able to stand on level ground ….. I’m feeling solid…. feeling sound
With good mental health…… I have
more yes so much more –
…A
song to sing a message to bring
So I dream the dream and sing a lullabye
for good mental health is what I have and there’s more so much more
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Being Me
With good mental health I can be myself and not pretend
And ask for help from stranger and friend,
I can win or lose and both are fine
I can be early or late and lose track of time.
I can get things right or get them wrong
I can be out of tune when I sing my song.
I can make mistakes and choose the wrong path
And not get upset when others laugh.
I can have good days and bad ones too
And know that tomorrow I’ll start anew
I can be active or have a Duvet Day
I can work, or rest, or go out to play
I can do exactly as I please
And not be offended by a little tease.
I can sometimes be stroppy and not always kind
But not worry that again I am losing my mind.
I can tell it how it is and take people to task
And not hide behind my “Best Behaviour” mask.
With good mental health I can be free
With good mental health I can just be ME!
A home in my head – BOOK SELECTION
A home in my head
where I am myself
and warmly welcomed.
Creative thoughts play
in lamp light puddles
and settle serene.
I gaze from the calm,
through clear glass,
to bright prospects
and circle friendship’s glow
in supportive caravan.
Jokes flicker forth
and laughter twinkles back.
I’m relaxed.
I’m alive.
Nourished and cherished
by my home in my head.
Karen collects a handmade hardback book
She will be presented with this at the House of Lords on the 1st May 2013
Congratulations from all of us at !!
Her work will feature in The Yellow Book going nationwide
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
- Meadering – 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 !!
Can you tell me what you have?
With good mental health I have…
A life always wanted, by and, for me.
A world that is, as it will always be.
A world that with my friends, I can go see.
With good mental health I have…
My friends, to look out for, and help, me.
A shoulder to cry on if need be.
A place to call, not a house, but homey.
With good mental health I have…
A place where I become completely free.
Of all my worries and all responsibility.
A place where I can always find my family.
With good mental health I have…
A mother who will always love me.
And a brother, plus cousins I see rarely.
And people scattered all across our tree.
With good mental health I have…
Time for pleasures to fill me with glee.
Like gardening, reading and playing footy.
Then I go back to work to be paid my money.
With good mental health I have…
Lots of clothes that keep me toasty.
A really neat car, that’s perfect for me.
And three meals a day, so I stay healthy.
With good mental health I have…
A while yet to live, a lot more to see.
A body in balance, one that’s healthy.
Children, if I’m ill, who bring me my tea.
With good mental health I have…
A wife who I love, and she will love me.
A daughter who’d be called Harmony.
And a son, to keep alive me legacy.
With good mental health I have…
A chance to be great, to help others see,
What we can achieve if we be a unity.
To be the good, decent person I was meant to be.