Mental Health Awareness Week

11th to 17th May 2026

Mental Health is not always visable to people, but affects so many, some suffering in silence. It's a tough world out there. 

So a kind word, a smile, sharing a coffee and a chat, a moment of calm can really help.  

For me, poetry helps, being able to express my feelings with pen and paper. 

Sending positive and living vibes to you all

Lissie x

Depression

I have been told
I suffer from depression
mental health
they say,
emotional
unstable
well....
that`s not me, I`m sure

just being a mother
can get you down
mental stress
more like it
exhaustion
memory loss
need....
a little attention

when times are hard
a helping hand counts
mental friction
loss of confidence
need a new start
love and hugs
see....
I've now got it sussed

a little help
goes such a long way
mental care
a kind gesture
relaxation
chilling time
so...
we`re working together

© Lissies Poems 2026

 

Whispers

Listen to the whispers,

the whispers from your heart

for they will set you free

telling your soul softly

not to be afraid to walk your path....

open your eyes and see the light

that shines brightly from your inner self, 

so never fear the whispers 

from your heart

© Lissies Poems 2026

Just wanted to say a big thank you to everyone who has visited, comments and support me along my      journey. In April, I had over 61,000 views. Thank you from the bottom of my heart, I hope you can accompany me along the next part of my journey.

Thank you 

Lissie

   

   This is just to say thank you
   Happy to call you my friend
   Always up for a challenge
   Never a dull moment
   Knowing you've got my back

   Yesterday, today, tomorrow
   Our friendship is the best
   Unique in every way

     © Lissie Bull 2026

I love seeing these cheeky little characters playing while i`m out on my walks. They love to dash around, have so mucj fun!

Bold Squirrel 

Flashing his large fluffy tail

while scurrying across the grass

darting in different directions

he`s confident and bold as brass

 park`s most quirky character 

creature of distinction, in control

dashing towards the tree line

where he`ll locate his bolt hole

running quickly up a tree bark

with strong needle-like nails

allows him to run in all directions

his agility never fails

cheeky squirrel in his element

showing off to everyone

fast, efficient and intelligent

yet he thrives on having fun!

(C) Lissie bull 2026

 

Love Spring, when nature wakes up after its winter hibernation. Filling the garden and countryside in bright and fragrant flowers 

Pixie Pink

small bright velvet pink petals

shimmering in the afternoon sun

bobbing about in a gentle breeze

like cheeky pixies having fun

proudly growing by a brick wall

amongst the fronds of a green fern 

attracting buzzing bumble bees

as they visit every flower in turn

 scent floats on the gentle breeze

as the sunshine warms the air

nature is full of wondrous magic

as each flower smiles with flair

(C) Lissie`s Poems 2026

Hop to it

skip to it

jump up and down

fire it up

and let it fly

smile - don't frown

if you're feeling really blue

then stand on your head

don't let the world control

instead, let's just rock it!

(C)Lissie's Poems 2026

                                        

Language of Words

Burn sentences so they turn to dust

take each letter and cleanse the poetry I write

Let the blind see what the deaf can not hear

spurring on the lime to win the fight

So mix and spin the language of passion

creating pictures from deep within the mind

Spoken or written, let all the words flow

capturing them within the soul for us to find

© Lissie's Poems 2026

I came across this story from 17 years ago and found it fascinating that a cat and bear could become great friends.  This inspired me to write this little poem.

Pussy Cat visits the Zoo

Pussy cat pussy cat

          what did you do

I got on the bus

          to visit the zoo

Pussy cat pussy cat

          what did you there

looked at the animals

           smiled at a bear

Pussy cat pussy cat

            who did you see

long necked giraffes 

             and a chimpanzee

Pussy cat pussy cat

             time to go home

made lots of memories

            you`re never alone

(C) Lissie`s Poems 2023

photo from The Mirror