Sunday, 22 February 2026


Hello, I thought it would be good to introduce myself  

I`m Lissie, I`m based in Bristol, I have four grown up children and a little rescue cat called Jay. I live with my autistic daughter and we love going on adventurers by train together.  I worked in a bank, ran a parent and toddler group,made wedding dresses and became a campanologist.  Sadly I lost my husband, Steve, to cancer nearly 19 years ago, leaving me to bring up our four young children, sadly started to shut down and found communicating very hard until writing therapy was suggested. This unlocked a lot of emotions and helped me along the road to recovery.  I took up poetry again and found it opened up my world, I took up a creative writing course and even friends asked me to write for them, so I decided to start my little business and many years down the line, I`ve had some of my poems published in some anthologies and enjoy meeting people when I'm running my stall at different markets and have been lucky to work with children and met some amazing poets too.

I write poems that are personal, quirky and unique, I`m inspired by nature, emotions, events and people. Creating acrostic poems about customer`s names, pet and special places. I go walking and always take photos that I can use with my poems.  My ethos is painting pictures with words from the heart.

Along with my poetry, I have been knitting Friendship Bears for over 30 years (my children still have their own bears)  They are knitted in many different colours and each one has its own personality. 

I'm passionate about introducing others to poetry (poems don`t always have to rhyme) sharing my poems and making people smile.
I love what I do as it enables me to be there for my family, especially to support my autistic daughter. Thank you for reading about me and my little business 

Lissie x

 


Sundays

Lazy Sunday morning so peaceful
with hot coffee and the paper
while curled up on the sofa
gentle start to the day
cat curled up asleep
contemplating
relaxing
cuddle
day

(C)  Lissie's Poems 2026



Thursday, 19 February 2026

Spring time in the meadows, with all the bright coloured flowers and long grasses....wonderful times ahead










Meadows


running through meadows
full of wild flowers
butterflies fluttering
in the sun for hours

flower heads bobbing
and grasses flowing
yellows, blues and reds
bright colours showing

sweet scent in the air
with bees buzzing round
there`s tranquility here
and nature abound

gentle breezes  blowing
there`s laughter in the air
running through the grasses
nature flourishes with flair

© Lissie`s Poems 202
Good morning  

Each single step counts, even if it appears insignificant at the time. Cherish those little moments—they might just lead to something bigger than you ever imagined! 😊


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 2026

Sunday, 15 February 2026

 Welcome to a new week, filled with new opportunities,  new adventures  and possibilities. Never be afraid to take that first step 😃✨️





 

Monday 
 
Magical start to the week
Opportunities for crafting
New horizons to reach for
Don't be afraid to be different 
Always remember to sparkle
You know you can succeed !

© Lissie's Poems 2026










Friday, 13 February 2026

Its certainly been a wet and windy start to  this year, but I've still managed to go for my walks.  This poem was inspired by seeing all the furry companions of fellow walkers sometimes enjoying the rain ☔️🐾



Walkies in the Rain

Racing around the park
paws splashing in puddles
sunshine and showers
with rainbows all ablaze
 in and out of the water
as you chase the ducks
your fur dripping wet
from all the fun and games 
watching you shaking fiercely
all the rain from your fur
twisting and turning
spraying rain drops
in different directions
making funny faces
as you soak me too!
love our walkies in the rain

© Lissie Bull 2026
image from Dogs and found on DeviantArt

Wednesday, 11 February 2026

Birthdays are usually happy events but this one gets to me each year.  My angel mother was a special person to me, loved her wisdom, sense of humour and the way she laughed.

Mum, enjoy your special day with dad up in heaven. 

Happy 93rd Birthday Mum ☕🍰💝

My Mum, my Angel

Just to say "I love you Mum"
would mean the world to me
but since the angels gave you wings
I`ll share my love through poetry 

popping round to have a chat
and share with you  a cup of coffee 
we`d sort out the world`s troubles
even though your quite a softie

I miss your love and wisdom
your kindness and caring manner
now your free from earthy stress
bet you're full of heavenly glamour

on this, your birthday mum, 
I`m sending all my love your way
wish I could share a coffee with you
as we celebrate your special day!

(c) Lissie Bull 2026
Painted by Hentry Freemantle  (my grandfather)


Happy Birthday Mum
love and miss you always 
🌹🌹

Tuesday, 10 February 2026

 








Little Spark

With a small jolt of emotion
found deep within the soul
like a spark of an ignition
if left, will burn a hole

so act upon this little flame
and trust your heart to know
for this small emotion
can help your happiness grow

© Lissie`s Poems 2026