Such a day as this......

After such a day as this, I feel so drained

Tried to get through it without getting pained

Sadly though I was not very successful

This day turned out to be hugely stressful

Nothing went to plan as the day progressed

But this is something that can be addressed

Listening to each other. then have your say

Communication`s the order of the day

Be fair and gentle, speak what`s on your mind

Politeness costs nothing as you will find

We all need to talk to one another

Every parent, child, sister or brother

If all goes wrong, don`t just stand there and yelp

You  shouldn`t be afraid to ask for help

So for honour and trust you have to earn

This is a lesson I`m willing to learn

We all have our off days, each and every one of us,

but if we learn from them, we will all be better people.

© Lis Bull 2013

A glimpse of red fur

A glimpse of red fur in the night
Bright flash of eyes are then seen
And a streak of white tipped tail
Are signs of where it has been

There`s silence in the suburbs
Though they scurry all about
Scrambling through the rubbish
Searching for food with their snout

Only seen in din street lights
As they saunter all around
Their pups following along
Here they`re not chased by a hound

Able to blend in to the night
Foxes are resilient
So alert to all their world
These creatures are brilliant!


Saw a fox running along our street, in and out of the lamp lights....

© Lis Bull 2013

Missing you Sid

Once you were there beside me

Loving and caring for all

But now I stand so alone

As if I`ve taken a fall

There`s a new angel in heaven

As you`ve been given you wings

So missing your great wisdom

Now you`re with the kings of kings

Memories are important

Your photographs I treasure

Holding on to all we had

Knowing you was my pleasure

Please wrap your wings around me

I`m struggling now you`re gone

Finding myself feeling low

I just need to carry on

So rest now your battle`s done

Let the angels care for you

For you were a gentle man

Wonderful your whole life through

© Lis Bull 2013                

Gold dusters

Bright colours, sweet scents, beauty of Mother earth

Living works of art,  giving of all their worth

Powdery pollen among velvety petals

Wafting sweet odours that floats then settles

With the sun blazing down, nectar in the air 

This fusion of dust is nature`s golden prayer

The sounds of Mother love in her prime

As new creation is a moment in time

From vivid butterflies to striped bumble bees

That visit these flowers in the gentle breeze

Where the pollinators duties is fulfilled

For Mother nature`s wonderfully skilled

So as new beginnings start to take hold

There`ll be new colours and scents to behold!!

© Lis Bull 2013                

29th December 2013

The Prisoners of War!

Standing there behind the wire fence
Staring at their cold hearted guards
Dressed in old dirty rags, they watch
knowing their demise is on the cards

Bare footed they have trudged along
Wandering how long until their death
They`ve existed through this hell hole
Just waiting to take their last breath

They hadn`t done anything wrong
Caught up in these terrible things
But now they were going to die
These were chains around them, not strings!

The silence is pierced by a scream
Followed quickly by a gun shot
Then all went quiet once again
Not just shocked, they were all distraught

But their guards did not seem bothered
They just carried on as usual
Some lit up smokes to keep going
Others stood around all casual

No one knew who`d be the next one
As they shuffled forward again
Was this violence necessary?
They were all going to be slain

Rat-a-tat-tat silence is broken
The whole area exploding
Gun fire, men running, confusion
There`s a feeling of foreboding

Then out of the blue there comes help
Some blankets and a caring hand
After the guards are defeated
They`re led away from this bad land

All the memories of that war camp
Have changed their outlook as a whole
The friends that were lost for ever
Embedded deep within each soul


I never know where my poetry will lead me and this one is no exception!


© Lissie Bull 2013                

The forgotten wishing well 

Near the bottom of the garden

dug deep into the hardy ground

there stands a special wishing well

not many folk know it`s around

three feet wide, with it`s sides so straight

very deep you can`t see it`s base

I'm sure if you looked hard enough

you`d be able to see a face

as I have said to you before

this is a very special well

when the new moon is shining bright

drop two coins in and make a spell

if the new moon is bright enough

then your little spell will come true

but please be very careful now

once started you`re to see it through

if you refuse to complete it

there`s a forfeit for you to pay

this may not be very pleasant

but I'm sure you will find a way

take care my inquisitive friend

that`s why the wishing well is here

down the bottom of the garden

no one will see you disappear!!

              

Stories with a twist are great fun to do!

© Lissie Bull 2013  

Mister Robin

The muffled silence of this winter garden

Sparkling with ice on the branches of trees

The festive season is here once again

Wild life still thrives even through this freeze

For snow has settled on every surface

Paw prints make patterns in the deep crisp snow

There amongst the branches he sits watching

Mister Robin`s bright red waist coat for show

Looking smart as he`s dressed in his finest

His chest puffed out with pride for all to see

Singing his song as he views the garden

From way up high in his snow covered tree

With black beady eyes darting all around

There`s nothing he`ll miss from his world on high

From the fat house cat to the grey pigeon

He`s waiting his supper, he`s so sly !

Love that the festive season has started

For white powered snow is found everywhere

Mister Robin is perched on my apple tree

Looking like a very smart millionaire!             

I remember watching a little red robin in my parents garden, 

It use to sit the handle of my father`s spade.

 

© Lissie Bull 2020

Working Past!

Stepping back into the past, can this be a mistake?

For what was once a thriving scene can cause pain and heart ache

All is desolation in this sad derelict space 

Fallen plaster, missing doors, not much left of this place

Many smashed window panes letting the wind whistle through

The ceiling has collapsed, not safe for any of the crew

In what was the office, a small tree is now growing

A leaking roof, how bad it is, no one is knowing

I remember when this was a thriving business here

When many worked within these walls, there was much to cheer

As buildings fall into ruin, only memories remain

All that`s left is for nature to take over again

© Lissie Bull 2013

Merry Christmas Steve

Visited your grave today

Felt a tear run down my face

As I lay  a wreath from us

Feel close to you in this place

Now winter is here again

There`s a bitter wind around

Bare trees and cloudy dark skies

The frost has hardened the ground

You are deep within my heart

We`ll always be together

Each visit we walk hand in hand

No matter what the weather

Your Angel sits by your head

And greets me when I arrive

That`s how I know you`re cared for

Helps me to cope and survive

Memories are important

Especially now we`re apart

Merry Christmas to you Steve

I hold you close in my heart.

 © Lis Bull 2013

The long voyage

Cast off into waters unknown
Adrift in a small wooden craft
A green canvas for protection
Survival then, would be hard graft

A sail though small would have to do
A long with a rudder to guard
Provisions that were really scarce
The journey would be long and hard

As winds began to blow harder
Fear was setting in for the crew
Huddling beneath the canvas
They prayed that they would all get through

Their small lonely boat tossed around
In this huge undulating sea
Those deep waters were so enraged
Would it take or leave them be?

They tried to hang on for dear life
Through high winds and driving rain
Scared right out of their tiny minds
The crew weren't coping with the strain

White crested waves crashed over them
Now the end was surely in sight
They were taking on water badly
Then in the distance they saw light

Shining brightly across the sea
Lighting their way to the coast line
Now they knew they would soon be safe
It was certainly a great sign

There before them was the light house
Standing tall with lights and fog horn
They heard a voice, "It`s lunch time boys"
Mum`s ended their playtime this morn!

Though they were tired, it had been fun
So after lunch they`d travel again
As sailing could be such hard work
Next time they would charter a plane!!


Loved playing imaginary games as a kid!!


© Lis Bull 2013

Wow I can`t believe that I have passed 10,000 views !
Thank you  to all who visited my poetry blog and read my poems.

I am very grateful to all who took the time to go through, I hope you enjoyed them.
Please feel free to leave a comment as feedback is always welcome.

Thank you once again everyone.

Lissie

Winter Sun

Stillness and silence holds this place
The snow muffling any sound
Trees silhouetted by the sun
Everything`s sparkling around

Dark branches fringed by shining twigs
Looking like a shimmering white beard
Sun light flashes brightly through them
Such an awesome sight, as it`s cleared

Clear bright blue skies above this scene
With a layer of snow everywhere
The sun like a spot light shining
Illuminating these trees with care

This image is a moment in time
A winter postcard looking grand
Bright sun shine shimmering on the snow
Creating a magic wonderland


I was inspired by a photos I found, of white snow, blue sky and the winter sun
Inspiration comes from many different places

© Lis Bull 2013

The Christmas Tree

There is such a great delight
To see our tree so full of light
Tinsel twinkling for all to see
Filling our hearts with much glee

As the long evenings come around
Our tree sparkles with great abound
The small flashing lights glimmering
All decorations shimmering

Underneath its many green pines
Bright coloured presents with their signs
Lots of different shapes and sizes
With delights in many guises

All waiting there to be unwrapped
Not to be prodded, shaken or tapped
Our wonderful tree looks so great
Its going to be so hard to wait

So when Christmas morning is here
This house will be filled with such cheer
Festive harmony to be achieved
As the presents are given and received

Our Christmas tree will then look sad
Though it is still all tinsel clad
Then to be taken down, I fear!
But it`ll be back again next year


A very Merry Christmas to you all!



© Lis Bull 2013

Death holds no fear.......

Death is but a doorway to another room

It shouldn`t be feared by anyone

We all have to pass through this port hole

It`s something that has to be done

We don`t always enter the same room as others

It maybe a parting of the ways for our friends

But we could all meet up again some other day

These are new beginnings not bitter ends

Death can take us away from our loved ones

And that can be such a hard thing to bare

But remember that separation will not be for long

So think happy thoughts while you send up a prayer

Death is something I am not afraid of now

It is the shedding of out mortal presence here

And moving on to new adventures in new places

The tunnel is full of brightness and hold me no fear....

Having lost so many dear friends and family members, I am not afraid to die,

For I know that I will be with them all again for eternity.

© Lis Bull 2013

Winter Grave

There is snow on your grave today
Foot prints can be seen on the ground
Sensing your presence with me here
Amongst the trees and fields around

There is a big hole in my life
Since you were taken far away
Joining the Angels in Heaven
Knowing we`ll meet again some day

I still feel you deep in my heart
As I'm wrapped in your wings so tight
Feel you whispering in my ear
Keeping my soul on the path of right

Although it maybe cold right now
I feel so much warmth in my heart
You will always remain with me
No matter that we`re far apart



Merry Christmas Steve x

© Lis Bull 2013

Harshness of life..

The tiny flame flickers
Struggling to exist
Not wanting to die
As a draft whips through
Chilling me and you

It dimly lights the room
Highlighting its bareness
With wooden floor boards
And cracked glass panes
Over looking lanes

Life is tough here
Living hand to mouth
But we manage to get by
Watching out for each other
As there is no other

Huddled under a blanket
Against the cold weather
The flame just survives
As the window rattles
We fight our battles

Keep the candle lit
It is our sign of hope
As we try to exist
Our cold bare space
In the barren place


Even a cold bare space can be called your place,  your home.
We should be grateful for the things we have.

© Lis Bull 2013

Sheer Tension

Sheer Tension

The air could be cut with a knife
Atmosphere felt so electric
With tensions sizzling madly
This place had become so hectic

All the lies and deceit that`s felt
There`s so much humiliation
The pain of being hurt so deep
Creating so much frustration

Makes you feel so low in spirit
Need fresh air for you to survive
If nothing`s helps, look to the gods
Maybe then you would feel alive

Much rage, depression and anger
Emotions felt from deep within
Need to defuse these situations
Step away think and let calm in!


Battles, arguments and disputes are always unpleasant, but they can be settled with love

© Lis Bull 2013

Your Angel Friend

Your Angel is a precious friend
A connection between heaven and earth
Sent down to hold you when all is sad
And help you to realise your worth

Celebrating your joys of life too
Dancing with you along your path
Carrying you through the bad times
Easing of your rage and wrath

Teaching you hope as you walk through life
Forgiveness of all  and mercy too
Bringing a peace you have never known
A harmonious centre within you

With a big loving heart that cares
This connection is very strong
Wrapping it`s wings around you so tight
Remaining with you your whole life long


We all should remember that our Angels are there through good times and bad ones,
They don`t ever leave our side.

© Lis Bull 2013

Woodland Peace

Strolling through a quiet woodland
dappled sun light filtering through
spreading soft glows upon the ground
revealing a swaying carpet of blue

muffled in the silence of this place
stillness fluttering through the sun shine
alone in this peacefulness
knowing that all of this is mine

the sun catches a wing in flight
a sound is heard but nothing seen
then eerie silence closes in
this wonderful woodland of green

where ever we are at this moment

may we find pure tranquillity

seeking peace with nature all around
so we can live in harmony



Walking through peaceful woodlands still your aching spirit.


© Lis Bull 2013

Christmas Wishes

The tree is decorated

Hung up all the trimmings too

Cards and presents all prepared

Time to spend Christmas with you

Stockings hung from the mantel piece

While the roaring log fire warms

Watching the snow falling outside

As the landscape slowly transforms

What will Santa be giving this year

To all the good girls and boys

They will have to wait til the morn

For their presents of sweets and toys

So taking this moment to relax

Before the festive season starts

Just want to wish a Merry Christmas

From the bottom of our hearts.

Have a wonderful Christmas everyone!

© Lis Bull 2013

Trust

Never judge a book by its cover
Flick through its pages to learn more
Then you will really see what`s there
And so trust can be won for sure

Respect and trust have to be earned
So taking this process nice and slow
Means that it`s not taken for granted
Read each chapter thoroughly as you go!

Taking time to earn that special trust
Knowing exactly what the other needs
But remember to never betray
It is hard to undo bad deeds

Remember to check the book out
You will always learn more as you go
Trust is an important thing to have
So respect it your whole life though!


Trust is a very important thing and should be respected by all

© Lis Bull 2013

Past, present and future

The past should not be forgotten

It`s something you go through

Sharing all that you`ve achieved

Memories that will stay so true

Sadly some were not so good
Memories that make you strong
And appreciate all that`s around you
Staying with you your whole life long

The present is the here and now
The power house of existence
Memories that are being formed
With family and friends assistance

You are making your own future
This is where all the fun will start
Your actions, words and emotions
Are forged and stored in your heart

The future is still in your hands
Up to you to make them happen
Depending on the path you take
Could shape your life and passion

The future is still to be made

Something to look forward too

Exciting times ahead for all
Making memories your whole life through.



Yesterday you had
Tomorrow you will find
Today is here and now!



© Lis Bull 2013

Butterflies

Paper wings fluttering on the wind

Bright colours flashing through the light

Many shimmering tones in the sun

Warming up together, before flight

Silently assembling in great hoards

Drawing strength as one in the day

Reds, whites, purples and pale blues

Catching attention in a big way.

While flitting from flower to flower

Tasting that wonderful nectar there

These majestic creatures feed

Using their long tongues with flair

Wonderful insects for all to see

Filling our lives with great pleasure

Bright beautiful butterflies

They are here for us to treasure.

Butterflies are like silent fluttering rainbows, brightening up our world!

© Lis Bull 2013

Mum`s Taxi

It`s really quite amazing

How my life can twist and turn

One moment I`m sat at home

Then I`m off to drive and learn

Collecting friends from the station

Drive to Lacock in the sun

Or a shopping trip with my friends

Nor forgetting the school run

So remember what the sign says

The one in my car window

"Mum`s Taxi", so I`m the best

I`m here through rain, sun or snow!

Mum`s Taxi is a great occupation and I love it! 

© Lis Bull 2013

Why do we believe in fantasy?

We humans love to be in charge of things we do

However, there are times when we need to be free

Fantasies are just the ticket for this need

They fit the bill so perfectly for you and me

We can be who ever or whatever we want

Fly, do magic, be strong and always do what's right

Dragons, Vikings even modern day heroes too

Fantasies are there to keep our sanity in sight.

To be able to delve in and out of these worlds

Is so good for the soul. We all need time to chill

We have to be careful not to muddle them up

But the chase of the prey always gives us such a thrill  !!

So to sum up, fantasies are good for us all

They take us away from our stress and strain

We all need to flit in and out of these worlds

There is nothing to lose, just everything to gain !

Fantasies are great as long as we don`t let them take over our lives.

© Lis Bull 2013

Good Morning!

The sun is now awakening
Peeping over the garden wall
Shadows creeping across the grass
Stimulating the morning call

Trees and buildings silhouetted
Against bright oranges and reds
As the darkness slowly brightens
People are rising from their beds

Another new day is here again
It promises to be a good one
Wonder what events will transpire

Hope there`s plenty of love and fun

The sun is shining oh so brightly

There`s much for us to see and do

So it`s good morning to the world

Another day is here for you


I love the mornings, sun rise, and new start .......time to wake up and have a new adventure!

© Lis Bull 2013

The Sun Key

In my hand I hold a key

It`s a very special one

For the lock that it undoes

Will release to me the sun

For many years it`s been dark

All light`s been locked away

A punishment just for me

Since that fateful winter day

The ice Queen came a calling

The world to freeze was her quest

As I would not obey her

My love she took as a guest

Flying off in her carriage

Back to her frozen Kingdom

I`m left here broken hearted

We have all lost our freedom

Needed to find my loved one

Her kingdom I had to seek

This journey would be epic

This cold was making me weak

Eventually I arrived

The Ice Queen decreed to me

To save my world and lover

I had to search for the key

I spend many month searching

But was let down many times

With the help of some new friends

I found it in warmer climes

Travelling back to the Ice Queen

Though I was very weak  now

I found the queen was bitter

And she wouldn`t keep her vow

My world now a cold winter

The sun had been locked away

In this magical cabinet

I just had to save the day

Offered her my loyalty

She thought she`d defeated me

But it was I that had won

When she found I stole the key

The last thing I remember

Was holding my lovers hand

Setting the sun free again

As the sunshine warmed our land!                 

© Lis Bull 2013

Wind chimes

Wind chimes spinning in the breeze
Soft noises heard through the air
Gently floating across the garden
Humming like a wish sent on a prayer

Sun catching on the silver discs
Shimmering as they spin around...
Reflecting light across the wall
Filling this paradise with sound

Chimes spinning gently in the sun
Their calming rhythm soothes the soul
And gently stills the beating heart
Helping all to again feel whole

The sound of gentle wind chimes are so relaxing in the summer sun !

© Lis Bull 2013

The Angry Storm


It`s one of those days today
The weather`s in a bad mood
Such a big temper tantrum
So much damaged had been viewed

Winds lashing at everything
Throwing items all around
Whistling through the rafters
Crashing trees down to the ground

High seas thrashing at the coast
White tipped waves raging onward
Smashing up against the land
Yet we mustn't be conquered

Roads and bridges have been closed
Sand bags are at the ready
This storm is pretty angry
Have to keep going steady

Fiercely raging tempest
Battering us all the way
All frozen, soaked and tired too
A turmeric kind of day

Have to let this tantrum clear
For this turmoil will soon cease
Then we`ll pick up the pieces
For once its over there`s peace

5th December 2013

© Lis Bull 2013

Snowman

Standing

All alone

Proudly in the garden

Coal for eyes

Carrot for a nose

Pipe in his mouth

Smiling happily
All watchful
In a white landscape

Red scarf around his neck

Black buttons down his front

Twigs sticking out for the arms

Looking so smart standing here

Amongst all this wintry scenery 

Watching out for Father Christmas

So then he can go join his friends

At the festive season celebrations

For our winter wonderland guard
Standing there in our garden
Merry Christmas everyone!

                                                                                        © Lis Bull 2013



My Heavenly Moon

 
This tiny speck of light
Shining through the dark so bright
Way up so high in the sky
Where angelic angels fly
This orb of fire that I see
What, I wonder could it be
Floating slowly along blinking
Smiling down on me and winking
It feels good to see it there
Sparkling with so much flair
This sweet heavenly sphere
That fills me with much cheer
Hope to see you again real soon
My heavenly bright shiny moon

 

On a clear night, it`s great to see the bright shiny orb we call the moon!

 

© Lis Bull 2013

 

 

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Star

Shining

On top the tree

Our Christmas Tree

Tinsel and many baubles

Bright sparkling lights that flash

Our beautifully tall festive tree

Not forgetting all the chocolate Santas

At the bottom there are many different presents

Some small little packages and others large and lumpy

All so brightly wrapped with ribbons and bows

Casting shadows where the cat could go and hide

Wondering if she will sniff out her present before the day

Each family has its own traditions when celebrating Christmas

So let us all

Give thanks

So Merry

Christmas!

                                                                                                 © Lis Bull 2013



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White

Snowflakes

All different shapes

With wonderful designs

Sparkling as they drift down in the winter breeze

Feeling each one as they land on my skin

Watching the snowflakes floating by

Each beautiful flake has a unique pattern

Covering the cold ground in a thick white blanket

Leaving traces on the windows

Melting on my red nose

Snowflakes

Sparkle

Now

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Beautiful sparkling snowflakes, you just have to love them!

© Lis Bull 2013