Spirits of the Sea

The sadness of a lost soul
set adrift across a stormy sea
travel forth to distant shores
be at one and yet set free

Through hardship, loss or trauma
scarred from battles that abound
seeking now tranquillity
riding the waters without a sound

The moon peeps down through the cloud
its beams streak across the ocean
revealing the crests from each new wave
spurred on by its flowing motion

A soul with no destination
no rudder to guide its way
using only light of sun and moon
destiny unsure for it has no say!

Drifting on currents that pass by
these lost souls will for ever dwell
set free to be spirits of the sea
let them be, don't break the spell!


© Lissie Bull 2015

African 

Monarch Butterfly

The beauty of this majestic royal

perched amidst colorful hues

this regal insect rests awhile

all its surroundings to enthuse

Clear crisp wings of striking orange

with patterned tips of black and white

and circling round the whole wings

such a beautifully romantic sight

Long antenna to help smell and balance

while slender legs, fresh flowers to clutch

tasting their sweet nurishing nectar

this insect has a poisonous touch

A stunning black body with white spots

is really quite the final feature

for a butterfly that`s quite unique

this beautiful African creature

© Lissie Bull 2014

Image found on Warner boutique.com

Forrest

Life is like a puzzle
for we all are connected
yet today a piece is missing
your loss was unexpected

such a loving gentle giant
with a great big heart of gold
sadly you lost your battle
and will never now grow old

you were one hell of a crazy guy
even after you feel so ill
you always had a cheeky grin
to have known you was a great thrill

Forrest, you loved your karaoke
never scared to try new things
now you can sing with the angels
as you recently got his wings

you were such a unique person
with your piercing and tattoos
and a great love of Star Trek
also keeping up with all the news!

the memories we have of you
are far to many to list down
so we'll raise a glass to send a cheer
as you move on to your next town


© Lissie Bull 2015


This was written as a tribute to a very dear man who passed away recently

Forrest

Life is like a puzzle
for we all are connected
yet today a piece is missing
your loss was unexpected

such a loving gentle giant
with a great big heart of gold
sadly you lost your battle
and will never now grow old

you were one hell of a crazy guy
even after you feel so ill
you always had a cheeky grin
to have known you was a great thrill

Forrest, you loved your karaoke
never scared to try new things
now you can sing with the angels
for you've recently got your wings

you were such a unique person
with your piercing and tattoos
and a great love of Star Trek
also keeping up with all the news!

the memories we have of you
are far to many to write down
so we'll raise a glass in your memory
as you move on to your next town


© Lissie Bull 2015


This was written as a tribute to a very dear man who passed away recently

Slumber

the curves of your body

as you lay there sleeping

watching you at slumber

your safety I'm keeping

to see you there relaxed

wonder what your dreaming

as you look so at peace

your radiance beaming

want to curl up with you

protect you from all harms

as you lay snugly here

holding you in my arms

hair limp on the pillow

your skin so soft and sweet

my handsome man in slumber

tucked up under your white sheet

© Lissie Poems 2015

A lesson in Love

I`m told

you only get one chance

at true love

and for me

that was my husband

four great kids later

and he was taken from me

so cruelly by cancer

I grieved

and tried to carry on with life

and though this was hard

I managed

devoting myself to my kids

then one day

I was lucky enough
a second chance

as I meet

another wonderful man

cheeky and fun loving

so full of life

so unlike my husband.

everybody told me

it wouldn't work

he was not for me

what would my husband think!!

now I know

they were being kind

trying to help

but

we were in love

the trouble was..

that he lived across the pond

miles and miles away

in the states

but we managed

through technology 

to chat and spend time together

and in time we meet

it was awesome

we decided to marry

but sadly

this had its problems

where and how?

costs and witnesses

we tried twice

but events were against us

then I started listening

to my friends

and family too

maybe this wasn't to be

I was making a mistake

so I started to doubt

he went back to the states

we carried on chatting

tried to continue

but I was distancing myself

this

months turned into years

his health went down

I started to get on with my life

a romance doomed
but

through all that

he never gave up

never stopped loving me!

now I have lost him

he died of cancer

life can be so cruel

I listened to others

and not my own head

I didn`t follow my heart

this has proved to be a

bitter lesson in love

© Lissie Bull 2015

Beautiful!

big eyes focused
pleading for attention
beautifully alert
sheer perfection

whiskers all static
sensing what`s all around
feeling the atmosphere
yet never making a sound

an elegant creature
with soft silky fur
that`s so gentle to touch
as I listen to you purr

face so attentive
with a purr and a meow

with a loving look
that says, I love you

® Lissie Bull 2015

Together.....

Each day....

I see you struggle
deeply crushed
in this cancerous grip 
growing weaker
day by day
your life force
draining from you

yet.....

from deep within
a light shines
though dim
it burns defiantly
determined to exist
never giving up
this fight to live

So....

don't forget
I am always here
to help keep
this light alive
for what ever happens
we have each other

so remember

I love you......!

® Lissie Bull 2015

Image found on callchaser.com

Foot Steps from the Past

Echoes of fading foot steps

evoke memories so strong
of loved ones that were lost
for their parting feels wrong

a shadow through the darkness
or a slight waft of their scent
glimpses of a former life
seem to be here to torment

a slow and steady rhythm
like a beat across the ground
as each step tells its story
mixed emotions can be found

haunting sounds are still heard
as if someone is walking by
these passing rhythmic foot falls
stirs my soulful heart to sigh




© Lissie Bull 2015


Image titled Shadow-of-a-ghost by TotuFengHaung
and found on DeviantArt

Just saying.....!

Its hard to keep up

when people start to change

loyalties are stretched

emotions feel strange
yet a smile costs nothing
and a greeting is free
 so cut all this angel

come and say Hi to me!

© Lissie Bull 2015

Secretive Eyes

looking into those seductive eyes
where your emotions are sealed
the gate way to your inner soul
for great treasures will be revealed

deep blue waters rippling past
with a black center held within
where passionate secrets are secured
does this beauty hide mortal sin?

eyes release your inner secrets
they give away your heart`s desire
lighting up your whole demeanor
and setting the world on fire!

so never underestimate
the sheer power of a pair of eyes
they can bring down the strongest man
or help you win your desired prize!

© Lis Bull 2015

 

Lead me to the light

this doorway

so inviting

a world outside

that I can see

where will it send me 

as I step through

this empty darkness

has engulfed me

consumed my existence

I want to live

run through nature

need to be free

I see the light

all the bright colours

let me experience

wind in my hair

and the sun`s warmth

upon me cold skin

this wooden door

now stand wide open

letting me escape

walking away

from this this darkness

I shall be free again!

 © Lissie Bull 2015

Image titled Beyond the Doorway  by Illie_Hill and found on DeviantArt.

Mothering Sunday Poem

Angels Poems

Spring Time

Blossom scent in the air

sweet smelling tulips

frog`s spawn in the pond

all signs that spring is here

bluebells and caterpillars

the gardens come to life

longer days and shorter nights

sitting out in the afternoon sun

listening to the bird calls

watching my cats play

relaxing in the sunshine

enjoying this spring time!

Spring time, when Mother earth wakes up..!

 © Lissie Bull 2015

Angels

Guardians of our souls

forever around us

linking us with

our loved ones

instilling eternal peace!

© Lissie Bull 2015

Image from home-decor-hub.com

A Special Mother

There is one day each year

when we are glad to show

a very special lady

just how much we love her so

For she is a special person
who'd do anything for us
always there with a kind word
and never makes a fuss

A smile for us each morning
and a chat around the table
cuddles when we need support
making our lives more stable

We love you so very much
and celebrate this day
showing you how much we care
in our own unique way

Therefore at the special time
we give praise for our Mother
and thank her for all she does
as we`ll never have another


Happy Mothering Sunday

 © Lis Bull 2015

Steve's Birthday

Sat here watching the world wake up

as each tiny bud peeps through

the cold dark soil all around

I can't help but think of you

finding I'm missing you more

for all the years we had together

and those adventures we went on

are the memories I will treasure

I miss your smile and laughter

the cheeky twinkle in your eye

why the angels came and took you

I'm just left here asking why?

still, I hold on to all we had

for with you there was no regret

as the happiness that you instilled

I will never ever forget!

so on this beautiful morning

I come to visit you and say

that I will always love you Steve

and send a kiss on your Birthday!

Happy  Birthday Steve

 XXX

Hummingbird

caught in a moment of time

this vision of beauty
paused in sheer motion
 such silent serenity

for such a vibrant bird
so tiny in stature
feeds quickly while on the move
instilling much rapture

rich florescent colours
shimmering in the light
while wings hardly visible
beating so fast in flight

with a long slender beak
to explore for nectar
found deep within the flowers
this elixir collector

darting between blossoms
with wondrous beauty
captured in a single moment
this humming bird's on duty!

© Lissie Bull 2015

This lovely photo was sent to me, but I'm not sure who to credit it with.

To hold in you arms
your love in my heart
passion through my soul
be with you for eternity
my love, my life, my all...!

© Lis Bull 2015


dancing through the flowers
skipping over green grass
in and out of sunshine
filling my garden with sound....

© Lis Bull 2015


Music be the food of life
instilling power to the soul
filling the heart with emotions
enabling us to feel whole

© Lis Bull 2015

Spring is in the air
for my pen over flows
with stories from my soul
to cheer up the heart
as the words pour
across the paper....!


© Lissie Bull 2015

Image found on. centinvural.com

My Mother was the Best!

My mother was one of the best

she really took good care of me

always had a smile to share

a plaster when I scrapped my knee

she woke me up in the morning

gave a big hug last thing at night

let me learn through my mistakes

and her advice was always right

enjoyed the help she gave me then

and miss her wisdom now she`s gone

problem shared, was a problem halved

was the best advice she passed on

taking in all that she has taught me

I understand motherhood much more

the joys of passing on your love

has helped me cope better, I'm sure!

I miss sharing a cuppa with her

after a long arduous time through traffic

walking round the garden together

discussing the latest topic

Mother, you were one of the best

I stand and celebrate this day

giving thanks for all you have done

Love you on this Mothering Sunday!

Love and miss you always xxx

                                                                       © Lis Bull 2014

Quit Bugging Me.....

Hell and brim stone
fire and damnation
raging hot tar pits

These are the things
the savaging feelings
enemies to blitz

Skin them alive
watch them suffer
boil them to bits

Clear the path bare
eradicate them all
they get on my tits

Now that they`re gone
I can celebrate
having fun at the Ritz !!

© Lissie Bull 2011

This is a poem I came across recently, I had forgotten about it  and can`t remember what influenced me to write it !

Angels

Where do angels go to sleep

once they've left my side?

do they fall off the clouds

as they watch me from above

these questions intrigue me

for life`s full of mysteries

helping the world go round

as angels fill our life with love

© Lissie Bull 2015

Blood from my Heart

Red ink flowing

as if bleeding

glistening warm

against my skin

telling my story

of passionate love
that pours from my heart
over these pages

© Lissie Bull 2015

Imaged taken by Fiend-V  titled "Macro Valentine"
found on DeviantArt.

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

Not forgetting the school run

So remember what the sign says

The one in my car window

"Mum`s Taxi", there for all to see

Always here through rain, sun or snow!

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

© Lis Bull 2015

Guardians of Spring

Bright golden trumpets

swaying in the sun light

nodding to each other

creating such a sight

standing to attention

with their heads held high

grouped in their squadrons

under a bright blue sky

guarding the pathways

flanked by their greenery

smart in their uniforms

leaves just like weaponry

these yellow soldiers

standing in their drills

saluting a new spring time

we give praise to daffodils

When I see a daffodil, I know spring is here!

© Lissie Bull 2015