Pets are amazing creatures and always there when we are low, unwell or just need some love. Little Jay just knows when to appear and cheer me up. I wrote this poem a couple of years ago, it still rings true today

Healing Cats

It always amazes me,
how cats just know our moods
come and show us love
whenever we need it most
sad news or illness
they are always nearby
warming up our laps,
nuzzling us and purring
when we really need it most
they have this sixth sense
that homes in on our needs
and there like a shot
healing us with all their love
cats are amazing animals
they are there when it really counts
I adore my cats.....

© Lissie`s Poems 2022 

 It`s getting colder now as winter is tapping on my door, I remember stories of Jack Frost from my childhood.

                                                      

 

Jack Frost

Today my window is frosted up
a white blanket engulfs everything
spiky branches silhouette the moon
as a mist can be seen all around
the howling winds swirl about
temperatures have dipped below zero
glistening spider webs span the plants
tiny footprints across my path way
Jack Frost has been dancing here
he has left his mark for all to see.

© Lissie Bull 2024

                                            

  A Poppy for a Soldier

From the first world war to the latest one

millions of men, women and children have died

but millions more have been left to suffer

these are the ones, help has been denied

fields full of bright red poppies standing tall

where once men stood and fought the war

many have no rest place for kin to grieve

others have been left to suffer for sure

 each Remembrance Day is important

we should all wear our Poppies with pride

for many people lost their lives for us

as they fought together side by side

now it`s our turn to give something back

to help an injured soldier in times of  need

encourage,  support and care for each one

be there in their hour of pain, guaranteed

every red poppy is significant

each one represents a soldier that fell

this year wear your poppy with respect

as we honour our service personnel.

(C) Lissie`s Poems 2024

 Friendship Bear

Hand knitted Friendship Bears, made in many different colours, offering soft cuddly hugs for their new friends at their forever homes.

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Friendship Bear

I`m a little beat full of love

happy to share a hug with you

have fun and lots of laughter

and go on adventures too

(C) Lissie`s Poems 2024

  

 

Bristol

Beautiful West Country city

River Avon flows through to the harbour

Iconic suspension bridge by Brunel

SS Great Britain moored where she was built

Take to the skies at the Balloon Fiesta

Oldest Zoo in the world outside a capital

Local heroes Wallis and Gromit are Bristolian

(C) Lissie Bull 2024

Alphabetical verses are great fun to do,  I enjoyed playing around with words.

Why not give it ago.

Alcohol builds courage, dispelling everyday fears. Gin helps increase jittery kids loudly making nuisances of people`s quirkiness. Rum sends teachers upstairs very whimsically x-rating yonder zone!

(c) Lissie Bull 2024

This photo was from Orkney Uncovered and the poem uses the comments on this beautiful Highland Moo.  Written just for fun.

Highland Moo

She stands tall and very proud

a look of "you're next" on her face

aware of all thats around her

such a beautiful rustic  place

just want to give her a cuddle

 a  fine beast of a cow that she be

watching from under her fringe

wondering what she can really see

barbed wire has become comfy wire

perfectly shaped in her winter coat

she`s put up highland decorations

this clever moo can seriously gloat

(C) Lissie`s Poems 2024

 Ding Dong Merrily on high!

🎀

ding

dong

merrily 

on high let

the bells ring 

for   everyone 

proclaiming the

joys of this festive

 season let their chimes

full hearts with wondrous

cheer calling each one of us to 

celebrate  all the wonders of this

time

of  the

year

(c) Lissie Bull 2024