Therapeutic Poetry

To lose a loved one can affect us in many different ways. We feel lost, angry, confused and alone - to name but a few emotions. There is no right or wrong way to grieve, so don`t be influenced by others.  Grieving is personal to yourself and your family, there is no time limit.

Each day is different, some are good and others are overwhelming emotions that are affected by simply things like, memories, objects, people and places.

Writing a poem is very therapeutic and can help you to express your feelings. Poetry can help release pressure that can build up through bereavement. By writing a few words, they don`t have to rhyme, can help you to move forward. A few lines hold a memory together. In time more poetry will flow and help you to blossom.

Why not have a go at writing a poem about your loved one, a memory to made together or about an emotion that you feel. 

If you feel like sharing or just holding on to your poem close to your heart, that is perfect okay to do.  Give it a try and see how you feel as these are just to help you express your inner feelings.

Happy Writing

Lissie x

  

Just a little reflection on life in general, plain and simple!

Reflections of life

My Life is painted in words and pictures

each stage,  has it's own. chapter

no matter what I say or do

every event plays a major factor

for what I see in front of me

will affect it in different ways

the good times and the bad ones

depending how I manage my days

I may see things quite differently

and that is good and right

for if we were the same as others

who would help me see the light?

as I grow older, so life changes

I learn from my mistakes

so when new challenges arise

I strike and claim my stakes.

in my twilight years, I`ll reflect

looking back upon what I've done

writing the last chapter as I go

my life has been full of love and fun!

© Lissies Bull 2026

   

Dawn is a wonderful time of the day, where the darkness of night slowly grows into the brightness of day.  This photo was taken near Lacock in Wiltshire many years ago. 

Dawn

 As night slowly becomes the dawn

 nature's dimmer switch is turned

 daylight streams over an eastern horizon

  what will this morning bring forth

 as earth wakes up to another day

 © Lissie's Poems  2026

I love chilling in my garden, it`s my little haven,  listening to the frog and bumble bees. Such comforting sounds. We have three different bees who visitthe flowers, miner bees,  tree bees and bumble bees.

 Humble Bumble Bee

To hear the distinctive buzz

of active bees in my garden

hovering from flower to flower

never "begging their pardon"

a livery of black and yellow

with four lacy opaque wings

hind legs heavily laden with pollen

gathered along its wanderings

from its antenna to its stinger

the sweet thing shows it`s beauty

spied amongst scented blossom

this little humble bumble bee 

(C) Lissie Bull 2026

Emotions play a huge part of our lives, some positive and some negative. It makes us who we are, we are all unique.

Pool of Emotions

Emotions are deeply set within us
they`re an intrinsic part of who we are
we can be brought down by their negatives
looking for positives is the best way by far

our aura shines so brightly around us
an emotional beam that`s all seeing
touching people we know and meet each day
helping us feel connected to our wellbeing

a smile can lighten up everyone's face
raise you up high, give`s you that awesome glow
and even put a spring into your pace
follow your heart, let your emotions show

© Lissie's Poems 2026

When life feels so overpowering, stressful and I feel so lost,  these are the things that can help me to survive!

A little piece of love

encouraging words

an shoulder to lean on

or a warm bright smile 

these help me to keep going

to wake up each morning

feel warmth on on our skin

know I can get through today

laughter, the best medicine

walk amongst colourful nature

uplifting music for the soul

and family to embrace me

when times appear hard

and there feels no hope

smile and know you're loved

you can get see light ahead

(C) Lissie`s Poems 2026

 

 

I have always had a fascination with the moon, they way is shines, it`s orbit and how it influences our lives.  I took this one while watching the moon from my gardem.

Moon

as the moon`s path crosses the sky
surrounded by a million stars
ever travelling along it`s arc
casting an eerie light over the earth
as onward through the heavens it goes

(c) Lissie Bull 2026

 

A little acrostic poem about Spring.

Springtime

Sunshine and daffodils

Pushing back the winter blues

Rejuvenating Mother Nature

Incredible colours burst into life

Nesting bird to scurrying mammals

Great to see Spring has arrived

(c) Lissie's Poems  2026