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

I love writing poems about cheeky animals, superman or even Spiderman, they're fun to write and look great framed and put up on a child`s bedroom wall.

Grumpy Monkey

Can a monkey be grumpy?

yes, if another pulls his tail

he sure can have a sulk

or beat his chest and wail

oh, the humiliation from mum

as a little monkey is scorned

for cheekiness in the trees

he was definitely warned

 losing his banana can do it

high jumps and a loud screech

he can really get annoyed

when his prize is out of reach

come on little grumpy monkey

there`s mischief to be found

cheer up and have some fun

for this forest is your playground!

(C) Lissie`s Poems 2025

 Joy of the Spring

As winter slowly changes into spring, new life starts to appear, from snowdrops to tadpoles and crocuses to pink blossom. Warmer weather, longer days,  it can certainly feels more like a new beginning. 

I love springtime, finding inspiration from all around me.  Nature, colours, laughter, sunrises, sunsets and so much more!  The joy of planting flowers and vegetables, going for walks and new adventures all help with life`s positive outlook.

Let this joy of spring spur you on to try new things, create something new and inspire you to get out there and be excited about life!   

For me, I love to go for walks around our local lake, or along the riverside, letting my  senses be immersed in nature.  The sounds, smells, colours help to calm, heal and restore the heart and soul of emotions.  Nature inspires me writing, creating images to help me paint pictures with words from the heart.

What inspires you?

See all around you and be inspired to enjoy it all. 

Lissie 

💚🌿🐝🦢

Pink Snow

pink snow falling softly

hovering slowly in the air

silently drifting to the ground

covering all with out a care

with soft sweet scent about

filling the atmosphere

Mother natures is stirring

spring time must be here

bees buzzing amongst flowers

collecting nectar for their hive

as the air is filled with pollen

everything feels so alive

for spring, glorious spring

has arrived at last

pink snow followed by fruit

nature is full of contrast

© Lissie`s Poems 2021

 

Happy Birthday to my dear husband Steve,  how I miss hum more as the years pass by. 

He was my rock, the centre of my world, my soulmate, best friend and a great father too.

Happy 65th Birthday Steve

Lis

xXx

 A Birthday Candle

This candle burns just for you

its flame brightens up my heart

for I feel the loneliness of loss

ever since we were torn apart

this candle is a symbol

showing our united love

that even through your death

there's a strength from up above

let your Birthday candle shine

lighting up our world forever

sending you a great big hug

we`ll remain united together

(C) Lissie Bull 2025