Yellow House Publishing are honoured to have worked with Stephen Knox on publishing his debut collection of poetry Sensing Wonder. Stephen's writing reflects his Christian faith, his interest in the place he lives, his deep appreciation of nature and fascination with ordinary, everyday occurrences. His love for Cregagh Glen and his immediate environs resonates in several of his poems. As well as being influenced by the Romantics, Stephen enjoys reading contemporary poets, favourites being Malcolm Guite, Wendell Berry, Billy Collins and the highly entertaining ‘Banksy’ of internet poetry, Brian Bilston. Many of Stephen’s poems appear on the Positive Belfast YouTube channel. He has had poems featured on BBC Radio Ulster and has been published by New Isles Press Yellow House Publishing and online by Rancid Idols Productions. Stephen is an advocate of the C. S. Lewis dictum that: ‘Children are not a distraction from more important work. They are the most important work. "Having the pleasure over many months to listen to Stephen read at our poetry nights, I am always struck by his genteel delivery, his playful use of rhyme, and how his faith permeates throughout his every action. Perhaps part of being close to nature is to also feel close to God, as these poems affirm. Read them with joy, and afterwards, take yourself outside for a walk – canine companion optional." Colin Dardis Poet