Bristol Harbour cranes seen from below, remind me of steel dinosaurs. They are old cranes used for loading and unloads cargo along the dock, they look so large and cumbersome. 

 Steel Dinosaurs

Seen against a sunset back drop

standing tall above the harbour

dinosaurs from a bygone era

reflected in these rippling waters

cold hard steel dark against the sky

like robots working the cargoes

of the great tall wooden ships

that sailed the world's seven seas!

this industrial area

stands as a testimony to time

of health, wealth and prosperity

this place was once a mighty town

© Lissie Bull 2026

  

 

Cup of Kindness

Something we should bare in mind,

a little piece of humble pie

is always a good thing to have,

with a forgiving heart nearby.

this world is a harsh place to live

brutality is all around

some people don`t care who they hurt

sometimes there`s little love to be found

so lets share a cup of kindness

forgive and help those where we can

a little love travels a long way

 at least that's going be my plan!

© Lissies Poems 2026

Snoozing Cat

hidden from a busy world

high up on a shady ridge

snoozing in her secret spot

her front paws give her away

with an ear that keeps her safe

listening out for any trouble

while she continues to dream

on this hot sunny afternoon 

(C) Lissie's Poems 2026

 

 

Remember those tranquil moments

as they gently calm the soul

a soft breeze felt upon the skin

feel Mother Nature all around 

dappled sun light across the scene

while song birds heard over head

celebrate these special moments 

stilling the stresses of this life

relaxing the tensions of the mind

be happy, listen, feel the peace

breathe deeply, sense the tranquility

hold onto these precious moments.

(C) Lissie's Poems 2026  

Painting pictures with words from the heart 💖

For me,  poetry is a way of expressing my inner feelings, through the flow of my pen.  Letting the ink form words across the paper, thus creating pictures for the eye to read.  Allowing the mind to explore the soul and therefore release all the stress, passion and sheer energy into the world of Art and Literature.

Poetry can be traditional right through to modern - nonets, haiku, acrostic, shaped and even unconventional. They are all ways of painting images, just as a paint brush or pencil will create art in their different ways.

Never be afraid to put down into words how your passion feels, for from this your poetry will develop and grow.  Why not give it a go, I feel strongly, that everyone has it in their soul to write poetry, you just need to take the lid of your pen and let the ink flow.

Lissie xx

  

Elegant Beauty

Beauty that glides across a mirror

graceful and serene as she goes

slowly swimming elegantly

a picture of calmness that shows

just beneath the waters surface

all is frantic unseen action

with feet like pistons paddling

allowing such graceful motion

long slender necks held up high

orange beaks, black eyes so bright

wings folded back towards their tail

shimmering white in bright sunlight

feathers preened to perfection

this place holds to great treasures

floating across so serenely

watching such awesome creatures

© Lissie's Poems  2026

 

Through the Window!

Spying our history through history

ready and willing to tell its story

where time stretches way back in time

Picts, Vikings, not forgetting the Ba

light brings life to each coloured stone

detailed around every window and door 

altered many times through centuries

this vibrant building is no dinosaur

through a Bishop's Palace window spied

majestic St Magnus Cathedral is eyed

the tallest building in the community

as Kirkwall folk come together in unity

don't walk past and ignore this great view

stop and enjoy its beauty along the way

each and everyone is part of the story

history has made us who we are today

(C) Lissie`s Poems 2026

 

Love a challenge and had fun writing this poem 🌊❄️☔️🌬☁️🌧


Here`s the Weather

It`s a mixed bag over the UK
so here`s the forecast for today
a bit "nesh" up in Nottinghamshire
and "raining stair rods" in Lincolnshire
so don`t forget your umbrella
or maybe stay indoors with your fella
up in Aberdeen it`s "blowing a hoolie"
so the wind is really rather unruly
down on the south east coast
"here comes old Phoebe" they can boast
where ever you are, please be careful
and we hope this forecast has been helpful!

(c) Lissie bull 2018