Be strong and smile

for you`re incredible

show the whole world

that you`re invincible

there`s nothing you should fear

let your heart be your guide

for you are never really alone

be happy and full of pride

so when you`re feeling down

remember how special you are

for you`re one in a million

stand stall, shine like a bright star

(C) Lissie`s Poems 2025

 

I saw a lovely photograph of a lake surrounded with trees and rocks creating a mirror image on the waters surface.  It was beautiful and so peaceful. I just wanted to step in and reflect.  Some where to meditate.
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Mysterious Tranquility

standing by the waters edge

watching the clouds reflected

touched by the mystery

just feeling so connected

landscape mirrored on the surface

reflecting every rock and tree

opening your soul`s window

creating tranquility

silence is broken by a screech

and a fluttering of feathers

as an eagle swoops over

disappearing into the heathers

waters cold upon my feet

rippling over my skin

as I stand in the shallows

fighting the urge to step in

this place is full of mystery

mirroring your inner peace

nature at its purest

full of contentment and grace.

(C) Lissie's Poems 2025

Silence, tranquillity

reverence, humility

beauty is everywhere

for us all to share

colours and textures

fragrance and pictures

red, green and yellows

family, fun and meadows

blue, purple and cream

frogs by the stream

children`s activity

ball games and poetry

warm sun of our faces

as we rest in these places

laughter and smiles are sighted

as families are united

sharing their stories

creating new memories

© Lissie Bull 2025



I have had to get up early this morning, and found the car all frozen over, fun and games to clear it, before being able to drive off !!

              With gloves and keys in hand               

the car is covered in ice

encased in a layer of white

there`s scraping to be done!

it takes some time to clear

with billowing clouds of breath

the chore is now complete

engine roaring, heater blowing

all strapped in for the ride

the car begins to steam up!

it`s now time to set off

and explore the wintry world

® Lissie Bull 2025

Misty mornings are mystical,  inspiring my day.

The same walk can be so different at the start of each day.

I wrote this poem 11 years ago and yet it still relevant today.

Always be aware and enjoy nature all around us. 

 

 Through Misty Woods

When everything

just gets to me

there's this place

I escape to

along the path

through misty woods

tall trees stand there

disappearing

into the mists

leading to peace

my haven there

through misty woods

shadows abound

mysteries here

somewhere to hide

no one would know

here I can walk

through misty woods

these mossy trees

standing in line

leading me on

along the track

to my escape

through misty woods

© Lissie Bull 2014 

On a morning after the snow has fallen, you wake up to a brightness beaming through the curtains, and you just know the world is all wrapped up in its snow duvet.  Muffled silence.   I just love that feeling.

Muffled World

Waking up to total silence

a sense of bright deafness all around me

a world covered by a thick white duvet

that shines in through my bedroom window

muffling all the every day sounds

creating a stillness everywhere

a white blanket

of cotton wool

all about me this early morning

stood on my back door threshold

surveying the white scenery that greets me

this world still wrapped in its blanket

that covers right to the horizon

suppressing the sounds from my senses

a calmness from all the stresses

a white softness

of fluffy towels

comforting me this early morning.

© Lissie`s Poems 2025

 

Sun light catches every twig and branch

each bough shimmering with snow

wintry frost seen all around

capturing the last of the day`s glow

a landscape dressed in black and white 

under an uninterrupted blue sky
each surface snug under it`s blanket
a wonderful view to catch my eye

© Lissie Bull 2025

image found on Joy Art Designs

 

Wintry Sun

 Silent stillness bounds this place

blanket of snow muffles any sound

trees silhouetted by the sun

everything sparkling all around

branches fringed by shining twigs

are shimmering like white beards

sunlight flashes brightly through them

as the shadows disappears

clear bright blue skies above this scene

with a layer of snow everywhere

the sun like a spotlight shining

illuminating these trees with care

this image,  a moment in time

a winter postcard looking grand

bright sunshine shimmering on the snow

creating a magic wonderland

© Lissies Poems 2025