The hunting owl

Two big eyes staring straight at me

Taking everything, in like it knows

The tilt of its head as it listens

Then with silent flight..it goes

Powerful legs with sharp talons

Long feathered wings spread out wide

Now in pursuit of its prey, as it

Swoops over the countryside

Without hesitation it strikes

Its prey never knew it was there

As it dives down for the kill

The owl and its prey, the hare!

Watched an owl while on holiday and was amazed at the way it swooped and dived

while catching its prey, very clever creatures.

© Lissie Bull 2013  All rights reserved

 

The Thunder Storm


There`s heaviness felt in the air
Darkening skies loom over head
The wind starts to become stronger
Filling the atmosphere with dread

Large droplets of rain start to fall
Crashing against everything around
From flowers, leaves, paths and concrete
There`s nothing to stop it hitting the ground

A rumbling is heard in the distance
Sounds much like a great beast growling
Suddenly lightning flashes brightly
The beast has started prowling

The sky has become very black
With the thunder getting nearer
As rain lashes, lightning flashes
The thunder sounds much clearer

Feeling the storm right over head
Fearing that flooding is on the way
Lightning and thunder simultaneous
This mighty storm seems set to stay.



We has a mighty thunder storm this afternoon, the sky became very dark and ominous
I really don`t light these types of storms.

© Lis Bull 2013

 

Tidal Treasures

 

Walking bare footed along the beach

Feeling the warm sand under my feet

The sound of the sea gulls over my head

High on the wing looking for a treat

 

The steady rhythm of the sea in my ears

As the tide rolls on along the shore

Depositing its treasures to see

Shells, stones and seaweed for me to explore

 

Climbing over the many wind breaks

Dividing the beach up along the way

The sun dips towards the horizon

Bright colours showing at the end of the day

 

Having collected some new treasures

It`s time to return home once more

As the water starts to tickle my toes

I leave the ocean to cover the shore!

 

 

 

I love to walk along the shore and see what the ocean carries in and deposits along the tidal line.

Shells, drift wood all sorts of things. Each time is always different.

 

 

© Lis Bull 2013

 

 

 

 



Misty Coast

The sounds of the waves lapping the shore

Rocks like teeth showing through the sea mist

The slow ebb and flow calmly lulls your senses

Waters heard in the distance, but not seen

A sudden swoosh as a boat roars by

Leaving a large swell in its wake

Soaring sea gulls squawking on the wing

Chasing the boat as it travels along

There is a feeling of mystery all around

With the mists lifting, much is revealed

The splendour of this wondrous coast.

Waking up to the sounds of the coast, with sea gulls and mists,

watching everything changing as the day developes.

© Lis Bull 2013

Why I love you...

To look into your loving eyes

See that sparkle of affection

Twinkling with a little mischief

Lighting up my entire day

Then the laughter in your smile

Sets my heart all a flutter

And then takes my breath away

Without you I am nothing

Weakness takes over my soul

You are what you are to me

You are my whole existence

Thank you for being there!

To all those people who are asked "Why do you love me ",  this is my answer!

© Lis Bull 2013

My Ocean Lover

The gentle sea breeze ruffling my hair
As I walk along the tidal line
Feeling the sand between my toes
Searching in the evening sun shine

Driftwood, shells or even some treasure
Never knowing what I`ll discover
Feeling the thrill of each daring step
Hand in hand with my ocean lover

Listening to the waves as the tide turns
Hearing the passion with each heart beat
Watching the waters slowing come in
Creeping nearer and nearer to my feet

The waters start to tickle my toes
My feet sink into the sand with each wave
Still I walk on in search of new things
That I love to seek and always crave

As I continue to stroll along
Collecting my treasures as I see
I feel you with me in every step
Neptune my ocean lover and me!



Holidays, sunshine and the beach,  I just love to walk along the tidal line and see what the sea has brought in,  I love to walk alone enjoying the moment and savouring each treasure.

© Lis Bull 2013

Muffled Silence 

Muffled silence of the wilderness

What little sound there is

Echoes off the snow covered rocks

Deep paw prints leaving a trail

Through the white canyon

Follow the tracks, where will they lead?

What will be seen around the corner?

A deep throated growl in the distance

Sending shivers down your spine

Looking around for some cover

Finding nothing but snow clad land

Standing still, ears pricked for sound

Muffled silence of the wilderness

Is all that can be heard now....

I saw a wonderful photo of an aerial view of some animals

trekking through a rocky pass in the deep snow,

it made me think, how would I cope if it was me..?

© Lis Bull 2013



 

 

 

The Thunder Storm

 

Sat here a pondering

While it`s a thundering

Should I be a wondering

If they`re a plundering

 

Lightening now a flashing

Skyward lights a splashing

As clouds start a clashing

And thunder is a crashing

 

The tempest was presiding

And clouds were colliding

Now peace is residing

As the storm is subsiding

 

 

 

 

With all this unusual weather we are having, storms seem to going and go so quickly.

The thunder storm is no exception

 

 

© Lis Bull 2013

 

 



The bitter end

I thought I really knew you
I thought you really cared
But now I only see a child
Who`s really selfish and scared

You always seemed so strong to me
A tower of strength by my side
Though truthfully you`re just so weak
And to think, I nearly cried

All those things you said to me
Though you really believed them true
You went and broke my heart you see
Nothing`s left of me and you


Endings, break ups and the final chapter of the story,  they are all hard things to bare.

© Lis Bull 2013

Fourth of July

The stars and stripes unite our great nation

the constitution that gives us our rights

fourth of July is a day for the people 

so let`s celebrate deep into the night

the feel of freedom as the sky lights up

bright flares flashing through the blackness

great whooshes and bangs all around

then we are plunged back into deep darkness

beer flowing and steak and salad for all

music blaring out of speakers nearby

while we stand watching the fireworks over head

feel so glad we were able to come by

there in the background is the roaring fire

the gorgeous smell of meat cooking away

people`s laughter and chatter can be heard

as we celebrate this Independence Day

Happy Independence Day to all my friends and their families in the states!

© Lis Bull 2013

This funny old life

Life can be so confusing
No two days are the same
We try our best to understand
All the rules of this game

So what will be will be
We learn as we go on
Take everything as it comes
Forgetting not to have some fun

Making friends along the way
Sadly, sometimes it goes wrong
Some will stay and some will go
All this will make us more strong

As we try to find the answers
And piece all this together
This game is so confusing
Will we understand it ever?


Life can be a funny old thing,  do we really understand it?

© Lis Bull 2013

Numbers


Numbers, numbers everywhere
Fractions, equations, just not fair
We see the numbers all around
For those totals must be found

All these numbers to be used
But note, you can become confused
For when, all is said and done
The number business can be fun

Working out the finances
Not wanting to takes chances
With all figures written down
We can really go to town!

The moral here`s plain to see
Through life, numbers are the key
In all aspects of our day
Numbers help us in every way.


It does seem that through out our life, numbers play a big part in what we do.  Though sometimes we don`t even realize that we are using numbers that way.  Thank goodness for Maths !!

© Lis Bull 2013