After a fantastic day meeting some of the #SPAENFamily members in Dumfries, I was genuinely moved to receive a poem penned by Joe McGurk, a long-time member of SPAEN.

The poem is beautifully written, captures the events of the day and portrays the emotions we, as a group, shared together.  Joe is a very talented wordsmith and to use his amazing ability to put on paper what occurred in that moment we all shared is something very special!

A million thanks Joe, your poem will take pride of place in our offices in Bellshill as a timely reminder to everyone who works, volunteers or supports SPAEN of the reason we exist and the difference we can make.

Please take a few moments to download and enjoy Joe’s poem.

Colin

The SPAEN Experience by Joe McGurk:

It started fine and pleasant,

This we’re in luck with,

Bgins, 9 are present,

It is constructive,

we were not at a loss.

get it on the graph,

the influence that is Ross,

great, what a laugh

ready to speak – all in,

get solutions,

speak to Colin,

talk of evolution,

we would work as a team,

to say what’s in the highs

Partnership, that’s the cream.

Things were very much simplified,

there is no reason why it’s dull,

talk of possible legal wrangle,

Who would be liable?

No worries, we’ve an angle!

The legal side, on facts,

let our work be with pride,

more than contracts,

the interest we’ve got is joint.

Think about what that is though,

it’s great having talking points.

such as tax issues,

from this so much we will get.

Curiosity, wow, it is thrilled,

different skill sets.

now we will build.

Having the chance of the stages,

Some set to wince?

so good to get answers on pages.

Talk about preference,

about the service.

PVG’s,

the points were this,

we see these,

all the ways,

plausible,

In terms of holidays,

what is possible?

People feeling fine are present,

have the highs,

time is of the essence,

how to advertise?

How to put it all,

all squint?

What is suitable,

see the small print.

Each opinion, we heard it out,

how clients will be empowered,

one value things is word of mouth.

How can build up hours.

Things were so swell,

each part went well,

talk of personnel,

in terms of the department.

At times I was Devil’s advocate,

let things get planned,

it just had to fit,

there are ways to expand.

People share their bliss,

the heights they’re to scale,

time to compare, awareness,

a delight at the Cairndale!

11.06.2019