Tiny buds upon my little apple tree
signal to me that spring is here
small pale green leaves I spy
pink blossom soon to erupt
Mother Nature has woken up

painting my world with colour

from white snowdrops to tulips

soon bluebells and daisies too

warmer days to be enjoyed

it`s the season with wear a smile

(C) Lissie`s Poems 2025

   

 

World Autism Awareness Day

Thought I would share my experience of autism through two of my children.

Autism. 

Autism is not something to be feared

it`s a state of mind that has no limits

persons parked diagonally in their parking space

they see the world in a wonderful way

that we can never truly understand

they're very loving and full of grace.

Unique people with so much to give

that society rejects through misconceptions

it takes a little sense to find some common ground

the simple side of life, we can all learn from

they`re individuals that are fun to be with

intelligent, inquisitive, they always astound.

Trusting and sometimes easily led

body language is hard for them to follow

they just want to be like all the rest

life seems to have served them an unfair lot

that we know they don`t deserve to have

yet as a friend,  they are truly blessed.

Inspirational in every way

their love for life should motivate us

and we must strive to work well together

don`t ever let this harsh world put them down

problems can be resolved through talking

humanity must accept one another.

Spontaneous, loving, fun to be with

they don`t hold grudges or hate anyone

accepting them with joy,  as they're so bright

eye contact appears to be hard for them

but they seem to get around that with our help

we are all special in our own right.

Misunderstood, they battle on in life

it`s not hard to be polite and caring

they have a right to a decent existence

treat them with the respect they deserve

they are not monsters to be afraid of

go say "Hello",  don`t keep your distance !

© Lissie Bull 2020

Springtime

great splashes of sweet scented flowers

wondrous joy of Mother Nature

buds bursting into blossom

hear the buzzing of bees

warming bright sunshine

it`s a new season

earth wakes up

springtime`s 

here

🌸

(C) Lissie`s Poems 2025

Friendship Bears

These two Friendship Bears,  Cookie and Colbalt are larger than my usual bears as I used Aran yarn.  They're handknitted, soft and lovable, wanting to share hugs and snuggles 🧸🧸

Today is World Storytellkng Day!

The theme of World Storytelling Day 2025 is Deep Water. This theme can have many meanings: stories in which a character is in trouble, stories about magical waters, or stories connected to deep waters like the sea, a lake, or a river.

Tranquil Waters

Waters of tranquillity

sharing colours of peace

with each ebb and flow

undulating back and forth

lapping the rugged rocks

carved by wind and ocean

blue and purple hues

reflections of the sky

rich sounds sooth the soul

calming the spirit

easing away all the stress

as relaxation flows

right through the body

like gentle currents

sparkling waters

mirroring the sun

these wonderful waters blue

draw you in to their spell

calmly mesmerising 

as they wash over the rocks

taking you with them

into their deep dark depths

where you can remain

peaceful and tranquil

water calms and cleanses the soul

(c)  Lissie's Poems 2025

This was inspired by a photos called "Opposite" by Absolure-JLSA found on DevientArt.

                           

 

Night-Time Buddies  

Angels and Teddies sit on my chair

soft and cuddly in the moon light

watching me as I dream my dreams

keeping me safe throughout the night

kittens and puppies snooze on my bed

comfortably snug until the new day

feeling their breathing as they sleep

looking so sweet in their own little way

so as all sleep on contently at night

snuffle and snoring won`t wake any up

as they dream of new adventures

until morning when they share my cup!

(c)  Lissie`s Poems  2025

 Silence

an emptiness of silence

felt deeply through my soul

fills me with emotions

yet I am still in control

a single tear appears

rolls slowly down my cheek

memories come floating back

but I am unable to speak

let silence wash over me

wrapping me in its arms

contemplation will help me

calm down my inner alarms

for silence isn`t empty

it holds many  chances

stillness, a moment in time

silence is full of answers

(C) Lissie Bull 2025

 

This is a poem written in a style of a Japanese poem known as a Tanka  

5 - 7 -5 -7 -7

Spring

Spring only arrives

when the cherry trees blossom

turning our world pink

bringing great joy to our hearts

sensing laughter all around

(C) Lissie`s Poems 2025