Be Curious

discover your surroundings

learn to overcome your fears
explore new opportunities
seek out new adventures
listen to those around you
start to feed your brain
create new memories
and release your inner spirit

(c) Lissie's Poems 2025

 

Ode to a Washing Line 

To see white billowing sails

flashing across the garden skies

full flight in the steady winds

lows followed by mighty highs

colours bright in the morning sun

all tethered along the line

heavy with a clean crisp smell

now parading and looking fine

sometimes blocking out the sun

changing shape in the winds blowing

patterns fall across the ground

creating shadows ever flowing

sounds of cloth cracking in the wind

with the sudden change of direction

such a joy to see the line full

of clean clothes, such perfection.

(c)  Lissie's Poems  2025

 

Silverback

an awesome gorilla in his prime

stands proud for all his troop to see

muscular arms and a powerful roar

 that`s  heard throughout the forest

wearing his distinctive silver back

no one will argue, he`s in command

protecting his family from all danger

he`s the master of all he surveys

(C) Lissie`s Poems 2025

An intelligent and handsome creature

in shaggy orange fur orange fur coat

roaming free through the rainforests

master of everything in his domain

a solitary character, trying to survive

swinging high through the branches

clever mind, able to adapt to his needs

shaping the tools to help find his food

eyes that hold deep pools of emotions

feeling the power of his surroundings

living in harmony with the land

wrapped within his precious world 

(C) Lissie`s Poems 2025

 

Secret Path

wandering slowly 

down a secret way

wrapped up amongst 

the leafy trees

silence that calms 

a turbulant mind

while walking along 

the earthy path

hark sweet chirps 

of little birds

a flash of colours 

of paper wings

maybe beyond the bend

hides a secret place

(C) Lissie`s Poems 2025

Gorilla

this magnificent gorilla in his prime

standing proud for all his troop to see

determined to defend, yet very gentle

the master of his whole family

muscular arms and a powerful roar

that can be heard throughout the land

wearing his distinctive silvered back

no one will argue that he`s in command

travelling through the dense forests by day

he leads around their territory he`s known

family nests in the trees are built each night

he`s too heavy, so sleeps on the ground alone

this silverback is a powerful champion

very adaptable and intelligent

always protecting his troop with his life

for this gorilla is simply magnificent

(C) Lissie Bull 2022

 

LIVERPOOL

Liverpool is from an Old English word and meant a Muddy Pool

Iconic pop-rock band The Beatles originated here in 1960

Vibrant culture from music, commerce, religion, travel and much more

Everton and Liverpool Football Clubs have over 280 years of history

Royal Liver Building is a widely recognized landmark on the skyline

Port of Liverpool, one of the largest, busiest and diverse port in the UK

Origins can be traced back to 1190 and was first known as Liuerpul

Outstanding and historic waterfront creates a dramatic region of the city

Liver birds on the top of the Liver Building are called Bertie and Bella!

(C) Lissie`s Poems 2025

  

Remembering those lazy August days with my kids!

 

 

Summer holidays

 

Those lazy August days

hiding from the rain

finding different ways

for the kids to entertain

 

vivid sticky painted hands

newspaper on the floor

for when disaster lands

they`re always wanting more

 

building things with Lego

creating new landscapes

not forgetting Primo

brightly coloured shapes

 

then it`s time for tea

after clearing up the mess

laughing, smiling, full of glee

 kids are full of happiness

 

© Lissie Bull 2013 (amender 2025