Hello Autumn 🍂 

I love autumn, all the bright colours on the trees, squirrels burying their store of nuts. Shorter, colder days and warm crackling fires in the evening.

Harvest time, Halloween and pumpkin spiced lattes, scarves, hats and waterproof shoes.  

What does autumn mean to you?

Start of Autumn

With September rumblings
autumn`s now on its way

warmth slowly leaving the sun
cold blue skies here to stay

shorter day and longer night

colourful dawns and sunset hues

and weather is unpredictable

time to find waterproof shoes

bright colours on the trees
they`re changing their attire
orange, reds and yellows
warm summer can now retire

crunchiness felt under foot
and a strong bite in the air
wrap up now and stay warm
the season's changing, take care

September's a great month
and marks a change in the year
Mother Nature shares her bounty
for winter will soon be here..

© Lissie`s Poems 2026

 

Meditation

To sit and contemplate

is good for the soul

clearing one's mind

of all that's unnecessary

feeling uplifted

rejuvenated

whether sat cross legged

or comfortably on a chair

as long as it helps

who cares

lilting soft music

a gentle beat

panpipes

or sweet silence

Does it matter?

the steady rhythm of walking

can calm the mind

send you into a trance

gentle beating of the march

is this still meditation

yet for some

moving a warm disc

metaphorically 

with the power of the mind

around the body

warming along its route

channelling the mind

does this work 

There are as many ways

to meditate

as there are different

cultures.....

that all work the mind

thus calming the soul!

© Lissies Poems 2026

Watching the Lake

Loud honks heard from the sky

as a flock of geese land on the path

giving as impression of authority

 keep clear or you'll feel their wrath

see them all standing in a line

as each one surveys across the lake

they look so smart and confident

as this gaggle of geese claim their stake

dressed in their matching livery 

of  black and brown with white chinstrap

holding their head up straight and high

all they need now is a fancy cap!

as these beautiful birds stop by yearly

bringing a smile and joy to my heart

staying while summer spreads its wings

until its autumn, then it`s time to depart

(C) Lissie`s Poems 2026

Autumn`s  Fashion Show!

Mother nature has a new wardrobe

with tantalising hints of fiery colours

lots of splashes of oranges and yellows 

mixed with reds and browns as well

some trees even wear some accessories 

round spikey conker earrings are spied

smooth acorns with their sweet little caps

not forgetting different arrays of berries 

walking through trees of many colours

uplifts the soul and fills the heart with joy

come, breath in all the sights and aromas 

and enjoy all that autumn has to offer

(C) Lissie`s Poems 2026

I love being inspired to write and it always amazes me where the inspiration will appear too. I came across an image by Mikkolagerstedt title "Shipwreck"  It`s such a powerful photo and this is the poem.   Hope you like it.

A Ship`s Death

Becalmed on a mirrored ocean

it`s working days have ceased

sliding slowing into the depths

sent to the grave by Neptune`s priest

It`s stern still raised to the sky

such a worthy fisherman`s friend

along with its tall straight mast

its defiant and proud to the end 

all the rigging can clearly be seen

against the backdrop of the sky

aerial, wheelhouse and railings

visible to the naked eye

the death of the hard worked ship

proves to be a sad day for all

seen sinking down into the depths

leaves memories that one can recall

® Lissie Bull 2015

Reflective moments

calming my inner peace

ripples on the surface

gentle sense of release

tranquil meditation 

 soothes the heart this day

relaxation for the soul

slowly easing stress away

(c) Lissie Bull 2026

Many years ago I was lucky enough to visit a Buddhist Monastery in Honiton. It was an amazing experience meeting the monk and learning all about them. We were also taught meditation.  Quiet meditation and also walk meditation. We walked along gravel paths in a slow steady pace that helped to slow down the mind and body.  Since then I find meditating a great help, it calms my stress, clears my mind of negativity and I find I feel refreshed and content within myself.

Have you ever done any meditation, I would love to hear about it, which method do you prefer?

In this poem I look at different methods of meditation and nature healing. 

Meditation

To sit and contemplate

is good for the soul

clearing one's mind

of all that's unnecessary

feeling uplifted

rejuvenated

whether sat cross legged

or comfortably on a chair

lilting soft music

a gentle beat

panpipes

sounds of nature

or sweet silence

a steady rhythm of walking

can calm the mind

send you into a trance

gentle beating of the march

this is still meditation

yet for some

moving a warm disc

metaphorically 

around the body

with the power of the mind

warming along its route

channelling the mind

can really work for some

there are as many ways

to meditate

as there are different

cultures.....

that all work the mind

thus calming the soul!

© Lissies Poems 2014

 

It's the little things that can make the biggest impact. A smile, a little gesture, a quiet moment 💛  So if you feel stressed, step back, pause and realise just how far you've come -  be kind to yourself 🫶

Be strong and smile

for you`re incredible

show the whole world

that you`re invincible

don't be fearful, smile 

let your heart be your guide

you are never really alone

be happy and full of pride

when you are feeling down

no matter what happens

you are one in a million

always shine like a bright star

(C) Lissie`s Poems 2026