Friday 26 April 2024

  


                                    
Liquid Black 
 
Black oily slickness
shimmering in the light
ebbing back and forth
under the moon so bright 
 
patches of colours
momentarily seen
amid the blackness
adds mystery to the sheen 

soft lapping sounds heard
through the ebb and flow
where will this lead
I`m sure I don`t know 

(c) Lissie`s Poems  2024


Wednesday 24 April 2024

 


Spring time, when Mother Earth wakes up.



Spring Time

Blossom scent in the air
sweet smelling tulips
frog`s spawn in the pond
all signs that spring is here
bluebells and caterpillars
the gardens come to life
longer days and shorter nights
sitting out in the afternoon sun
listening to the bird calls
watching my cats play
relaxing in the sunshine
enjoying this spring time!

 © Lissie Bull 2024

Sunday 21 April 2024

 





Lillesden School

Dark gothic buildings with fire escapes
stood looking over green luscious land
an education establishment
found in the Garden of England

at the end of a long winding drive way
appearing there, so proud and so strong
turrets standing out against the skyline
there to remember, your whole life long

laughter was heard through the corridors
sounding like ghosts from a former time
pupils from everywhere through the years
when Lillesden was in it`s prime

eerie silence now found throughout the school
dust collecting on every surface
echoing footsteps on the wooden floors
empty rooms without any purpose

now that it`s stripped of all it`s glory
classrooms all choked with vegetation
even the lead from the roof has gone
is there nothing safe at this location

there`s one thing to be said for all this
Lillesden School was the best place to be
we may not have a school to visit
but we`ve memories and friends to see.

© Lissie`s Poems 2024

Thursday 18 April 2024

 




Memories of Summers Past

Sparkling sunlight, fluffy feathers
a swish of breeze in sunny weathers

song birds singing in branches up high
blue skies, bright sun, oh for a gentle sigh

strawberries and cream served with lemonade
sat on a picnic blanket in the cooling shade

children running, laughing all around
playing hide and seek until they`re found

shapes in the clouds or making daisy chains
and watching the trails made by aeroplanes

these are memories I hold so dear
wonderful summer times from yesteryear!

© Lissie`s Poems 2024

Monday 15 April 2024






Statuesque Raven 

 Guardian of his territory
this raven surveys all around 
sitting high on a standing stone
so distinctive above the ground

as the weather closes in, he listens
silhouetted against skies of grey
frozen, he mimics a stone statue
this great bird searches for it`s prey

(C) Lissie`s Poems 2024
(C) photo Martyn Bull 2024
 

Saturday 13 April 2024

 





Nursery Rhyme Land 

The Party

The owl and the pussy cat went to sea
they borrowed a yacht from the King of Hearts
dear Jack Horner happily took the helm
Doctor Foster was eager to read the charts

so they partied with all of their friends
and had an awesome time on board...
Miss Muffet served food, Mother Goose the drinks
as the dish and the spoon played a record

Humpty Dumpty danced with Little Bo Peep
the Three Blind mice sang their favourite song
as the moon came up Cow wanted to play
so she teased the Twinkling Stars all night long!

the old king of Hearts was very upset
when he found his yacht had gone to sea
he called his Queen, then sent out his guards
he didn`t want to miss out on a party!

with everyone now safely aboard
they partied on throughout the night
dancing away to the light of the moon
in Nursery Rhyme land, what a sight !!

© Lissie`s Poems 2024

Friday 12 April 2024

 

Just for fun!



Nursery Rhyme Land

There`s a hole in my bucket
I knew it wasn't there before
on my way with Jack up the hill
to fetch some water, t`was our chore!

Miss Muffet was going to join us
but she was scared off by the spider
will miss eating her curds and whey...
she`s gone to the pub for cider

so we met up with the three pigs
as the wolf had destroyed their homes
walked to market for a new bucket
then had tea with our friends the Gnomes

Humpty Dumpty was feeling ill
he had fallen into a swoon
so we sent Puss In Boots to see
and he gave him a dish and spoon

Goldilocks was feeling lonely
the bears were away in Hong Kong
so later that night we all met up
and had a great big sing a long!

© Lissie`s Poems  2024

Wednesday 10 April 2024


Steel Dinosaurs

Seen against a sunset back drop
standing tall above the harbour
dinosaurs from a bygone era
reflected in these rippling waters
cold hard steel dark against the sky
like robots working the cargoes
of the great tall wooden ships
that sailed the world's seven seas!
this industrial area
stands as a testimony to time
of health, wealth and prosperity
this place was once a mighty town

© Lissie Bull 2024
Bristol Museum collection