Tuesday 31 October 2017



Halloween Witch

With her stripey stockings
and a black pointed hat
travelling on a broom stick
accompanied by the cat

flying cross the landscape
causing mayhem everywhere
mumbling spells as she goes
creating sparks in the air

as the witches gather
on this Halloween night
parking up their broom sticks
it`s really quite a sight

in a clearing in the wood
                                                             many witches can be seen
                                                             casting their spooky spells
                                                             celebrating Halloween !
                                                       
                                                             © Lissie Bull 2016





Mirrored Reflections

Watching your face, I see
staring straight back at me
vision focused out there
so bright eyed as you stare
reflections in the glass
a sight I hope will last
darkness all around
for there is no sound
only curiosity I spy
in your beautiful eye
watching every movement
reflected there in front
oh I wonder what you see
as you stare straight at me!

© Lissie Bull. 2017
Image taken by etheraiel and found on DeviantArt

Monday 30 October 2017



This has been a long creative day
so as the stars twinkle brightly
the crescent moon travels it`s orbit
it`s time to lay down my pen
sleep and let my dreams do the rest ...!

(c) Lissie Bull 2017



Sunday 29 October 2017




















Morning ....!

So much has inspired me through yesterday
urging me to paint pictures via the ink in my pen
dancing across my crisp white parchment
forming images from the thoughts held in my head
now it`s time to pick up my pen.... and create from my heart ......!

© Lissie Bull 2017





When Witches Sleep

When all is said and done
and the wicked witch had spoken
the children can come out to play
for the rules may now be broken

bright fairy lights are shining
so, with a wink the fun can begin
the darkness went when that witch left
now its smiles and laughter all round

as the moon lights up the sky
fun and happiness abound
for the party is in full swing
therefore, let the witch sleep on!

© Lissie Bull 2015
Image found on angelfire.com

Saturday 28 October 2017




My special Nan

You were such a special nan
you meant the world to me
always there to make me smile
it was sad to set you free

watching you lose your memories
as you slowly slipped away
all I wanted was to have you back
now I try to remember you before that day

the things you did were noticed
the love you gave held dear
my life was especially lucky
when I knew that you were near

I saw how much you suffered
Alzheimer`s never easy
therefore I`ll say `Dear nan`
you meant the world to me!

(c) Lissie Bull 2017












Friday 27 October 2017





Witches Coven

The witches are out tonight
swooping, soaring through the clouds
can`t you hear them cackling?
as they merge into small crowds

with sharp noses and beady eyes
scraggly hair and grotesque warts
they land their brooms in clearings
this their preferred mode of transport

each coven is complete now
a large cauldron is made ready
all thirteen witches around
as they hold their wands steady

eye of newt and tongue of frog
a thread from a dragon`s vest
webs from black widow spiders
for this spell will be the best

the night is so black and clear
that big round moon shining bright
for the witches` spell`s complete
so celebrate Halloween Night!!


Happy Halloween everyone!!!!

© Lis Bull 2013

Darkness

In the silence of the night
peace of heart is what I seek
though in the deep darkness
a tear runs down my cheek

no sound is felt at all
for everything is still
just the beating of my heart
thankful it`s not lost its will

memories of times past
tugging hard at my heart strings
where has all the love gone
wonder what the future brings

so until the dawn appears
let my tears flow freely
for though my joy has gone
I can still see clearly !

© Lissie Bull 2017
image found on pinterest .






Thursday 26 October 2017



Time to lay down my pen and close my book
as the moon shines through the darkness
let me rest my weary mind and body
so my dreams can wash over my sleeping soul
for only then can I create pictures from my heart ......

 (c)  Lissie Bull 2017

Tuesday 24 October 2017











Hello Autumn


October rumblings
autumn`s now on its way
the warmth has left the sun
cold blue skies here to stay

weather`s unpredictable

but that's how I like it
maybe we`ll have snow soon
it strengthens the spirit!

bright colours on the trees

they`re changing their attire
orange, reds and yellows
summer can now retire

it`s like another world

low lying misty mornings
everything is shrouded
sending winter warnings

October`s a great month

marks a change in the year
for earth start to sleep
as winter will be here..



© Lissie Bull 2013













Rainbows

An arc of bright colours
stretching across the sky
with seven different stripes
I`m left wondering why 

Red as rich as fresh blood
orange as bright as the sunset
yellow just like the hot sun
blue as the ocean I`ll never forget

Indigo a rich exotic colour
and last but not least, violet
that fishes the rainbow
forming a beautiful sight



(c) Lissie Bull  2017





Sunday 22 October 2017












Bedtime.....!

Night creeps in through a key hole
and takes me by surprise
street lights illuminate outside
while my bed now beckons from the dark
as I slowly climb the stairs to slumber....!


© Lissie Bull 2017


Reflective moments
calming my inner peace
gentle ripples on the surface
a sense of release

tranquil meditation 
is the aim for this day
sheer relaxion of the soul
slowly easing stress away

(c) Lissie Bull 2017





Dancing Inks

My coloured inks
poised there ready
to conjure up images
words with meanings
to instil emotions
make the heart beat faster
or the soul to weep
rainbow kaleidoscopes
racing across the pages
dancing words of joy
to sorrowful laments
these words
these inks
powerful motivators
creating written pictures


love to create images through the power of words

 © Lissie Poems 2014. 

Saturday 21 October 2017

Tonight........

who ever you may be
where ever you may go
I pray angels will always 
protect and watch over you......heart emoticon
© Lissie Poems 2015

Friday 20 October 2017


Mother Earth

I stand here on the pinnacle of the world
watching over all that was made by man
while angelic angels champion above
wondering how we could ruin God`s plan

For Mother Earth is suffering so badly
as man strips her of her treasures
polluting all of the worlds resources
and extinguishing so many creatures

Will we ever be repentant of our greed
and see the error of our wicked ways
if we continue along this evil path
we only hasten the end of all our days


we have to look after the earth if we want to continue dwelling here...

© Lissie Poems 2014







Thursday 19 October 2017














Pumpkins at Halloween

Oh my, there`s a pumpkin on my door step
in the light of day it looks very sad
so cold and dead, should I throw it away?
it has a face carved that makes it look mad

however when the night time comes around
it`s a different story, for it lights up bright
with an evil grin and sharp pointed teeth
makes you feel it`ll jump up at you and bite

but for me it`s the frightening eyes that stare
they appear to watch you where ever you go
will they turn you into a zombie now
as you try to go past that grotesque glow

but remember on this Halloween Night
with the Witches, Ghouls and Zombies around
that the pumpkin head is there to protect
all lit up to ward off evil abound.

© Lis Bull 2017

Its great to see all the different types of carved pumpkins around on Halloween Night!
 


Time to Dream

After a day of making memories
with laughter and joy so deep
dream to hold onto and cherish
now it's time to settle down to sleep

all snuggled up and cosy in bed
remembering the events of that day
so wishing to still be back there
amongst the memories to stay

let the moon shine across it's path
and the darkness is all around
there's time to dream through the night
until once more the cockerel does sound !!

© Lissie Bull 2017











Tuesday 17 October 2017

Woman in Love     

This woman
who would do
anything
to be with her man
underhanded
and manipulative
determined
to win her case
to remain
in his strong arms
no matter
what everyone felt
thick skinned
blinkered to all that`s
economical
with what was truth
love is blind
but the others are not
so stubborn
to the bitter end!


©Lissie Bull 2017







Hi there,  

As most of you know, I started writing after the death of my husband, Steve, over 10 years ago.  I have found this a great help for me, I now feel stronger, more confident and look on this world with a lot more hope.

Since then, I have started to help others who have been through the same as I have. 
Losing a loved one is such a massive and life changing event and each one of us experience many different emotions, feelings and outlook on life.  How will I cope, how will my children manage and how long will the process take?  

These are questions that can not always be answers in the same way to each and every one who goes through bereavement. It`s different for everyone.  My four children coped in their own way and each was very different from each other and myself.

Over the years my emotions and outlook on life have changes. My children have become adults and are moving on with their lives and therefore I feel less stressed and ready to move on to the next chapter of my life.

So these changes are a good thing in my mind and I can`t wait to continue.  Therefore I am on the hunt for a venue to do an open mic event, whether that`s an evening event or a day time one. I would love to invite other poets, story tellers and people who can tell a story through lyrics.  It would enable us to make new friends, experience new concepts of what we enjoy and maybe even some collaborations too.

I have a passion for poetry and introducing others to it`s healing power.   It doesn`t matter what the poetry or story is like as long as it helps the person who is writing, it helps us to express our inner feelings and emotions, and therefore allowing the healing to start.

If you would like to know more then please leave a comment here or on my Facebook page,


I am open to all ideas and offers of help.

Thank you 

Lissie























Twins

Gazing upon our wondrous twins
with little hands and perfect feet
new lives to protect and treasure
that make our family now complete


© Lissie Bull 2015
Image found on jodieotte.com





Sweet Dreams

After a hard day playing
it`s time for you to sleep
off to where you can dream
all comfy on the sofa
curled up snug and warm
thinking of tasty cream

you look so soft and fluffy
in the refection of the moon
whiskers caught in its light
purrfect as you sleep
sweet dreams little one
slumber on through the night


© Lissie Bull 2018
Image found on heartit.com




Monday 16 October 2017



 


This happy little Santa
all sparkly and bright
bringing gift to good children
on Christmas Eve night !

(c) Lissie Bull 2017


Jack O`Lantern

Round face
Orange face
Staring out for me
Carved face
Lit face
Shining out at me
Gruesome smile
Cheeky eyes
Candles lit I see
Scary face
Pumpkin head
My Jack O`Lantern be.....


Happy Halloween!!


© Lis Bull 2013
image found on designbolts.com

Sunday 15 October 2017


I am not a Robot 

I`m a person, a human being
not a servant to be trod all over
at everyone`s beck and call
but I know life`s no bed of clover

my youth was a long time ago
it should be my time to rest
yet still I have so many chores
left exhausted and depressed

everyone should have time to laugh
and feel good about themselves
so why do I have to keep on toiling
we should be allowed to be ourselves

I'm not a robot, to do your bidding
but a daughter, wife and mother
please don't take me for granted
for once I'm gone, there is no other!

© Lissie Bull 2017
Image found on youtube











Friday 13 October 2017


Pulsating Beat.....

there`s anticipation in the air
drums, mic, guitars and bass
all that`s wanted is the band
come on! let crank up the pace

then as the lights start to flash
to the shouts from the crowd
thumping beat of the music
feeling the pulse good and loud

for as they strut their stuff
racing around the stage
hyping up the audience
almost into a rage

screaming out the lyrics
head banging to the beat
for the band`s in their zone
playing in this pulsating heat

© Lissie Bull 2017
Image by kennethSoldfjeld on DeviantArt