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

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 

🌹🌹

 

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

An angel gave you wings 

To love you

To walk hand in hand 

across warm golden sand

never again to be a part 

to feel your touch so tender

as into your arms I surrender

and know you hold my heart

to always know you're there

a love for us to share

forever my sweetheart!

(c) Lissie's Poems 2026

 

    

Weapons to Rainbows

The air feels heavy

pressure pushing down

skies dark and foreboding

a storm is coming to town

there's a silence felt

like a pause in time

shrouding the whole area

muffling the clock chime

as the storm rolls in

day light disappears

thunder rumbles through

playing on inner fears

streaks of electricity

descend from the heavens

loud clashes of thunder

 like gods mighty weapons

rain lashes down hard

beating against the windows

we'll ride out this fierce storm

until we spy the rainbows

© Lissie Bull 2026

Image found on peacock-angel.org

 

Today is International Hedgehog Day

 

Hedgehog  

Little bundle of prickles

curled up tight in a ball

can`t see his tiny feet

nor his bright eyes at all

this tight little bundle

with thousands of spines

still looks such a cutie

masterful of all designs

keeping warm and safe

hiding amongst the worms

through winter he hibernates

until the warm weather returns

(c) Lissie Bull 2026

 

Your Heart

Listen to your heart

what do you hear

feel the joy within you

sweeping away the fear

dream big, don`t be afraid

step into the sunlight

be brave, be bold, be true

for your future is bright

(C) Lissie`s Poems  2026

 

Chill of the Ice

Touched by this cold winter`s grip

there's a chill across the landscapes

as patches of ice cover the lake surface

creating swirls, patterns and shapes

birds tentatively waddle on the lake

 wings flapping as they slide on by

then slip awkwardly into the water

squawking loudly, before they fly

(C) Lissies Poems 2026