Together here...

By the light of a thousand stars

life force flows through the night

over rocks and under the sky

shimmering in the moon light

although the angels took you away
leaving sadness within this space
 but in the stars I see your spirit
feeling you close throughout our place

each crack and crevice lit

as the water cascades down

into the depths of a peaceful pool

cradling the symmetry with a crown

transported through memories
for silence of tranquility
rippling across the surface
filling me with humility

this is our special secret
somewhere we can be together
treasuring all that we have
our love secured for ever!

© Lissie Bull 2015
image found on netanimations.net

               

My new logo, what do you think of it ?

                             

I started writing after my husband died

so the wings represent his angel with me

Passion lets my pen flow for I write from my heart.

I am really pleased with it!

Treasured Memories

Let my pen flow free

recording the memories 

found deep within my soul

treasures from the heart

held securely for the future !

© Lissie Bull 2015

Injured Crow

It's sad to know
that you're below
a dying crow.

It's sad to see
how this can be
just let it free

Its young of age
in quite a rage
placed in the cage

poor little thing
it can not sing
or spread its wing

a sorry sight
in this bright light
need to do right!

such sad affair
but you showed care
glad you were there!


© Lissie Bull 2015

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
and 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 is 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 throughout our lives, 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

Memories in Ink

like blood pulsing through my veins

the ink in my pen flows freely

racing across the pages of my life

recording inner passions

creating loving memories

© Lissie Bull 2015

Image found on pinterest.com

Guardians of Nature

Sweet angels of the earth
fluttering through flowers
while sprinkling fairy dust
brings happiness to all
wings sparkling in sunlight
as fairies skip and dance
opening up scented buds
in the colourful dawn
then lighting up fire flies
as twilight settles in
looking after all we have
these guardians of nature
the heart and soul of life
sweet and gentle fairies

© Lissie Bull 2020

Slavery of parenthood


the woes of being a parent
mum can you pick me up now
are my favourite jeans clean
whats there to eat in this house
can you loan me a tenner
my boyfriend has left me
so my shoulder gets wet !
motherhood feels like slavery

why can`t it be my turn?
would you like a cup of tea?
sit down mum, I`ll wash up
I will catch the bus home
are you really alright mum?
fancy coming out for a coffee
I`ll pay for myself today
we will cook supper tonight
I've watered the garden
this would be paradise for me !


© Lissie Bull 2015

Summer Solstice 

gathered around a burning fire
chilling in the afternoon sun
sat on a makeshift seat or bench
watching the children having fun

sharing our fresh prepared food
and a few beers or lemon tea
while reminiscing past memories
in surroundings full of tranquility

celebrating summer solstice
peace and harmony all around
friends and family have gathered
thankful that here, happiness is found

© Lissie Bull 2015


Image found on huffingtonpost.com

A Big Thank You

Just wanted to say  thank you for all the support 

I have had with my poetry blog.

I can`t believe I have reached over 27,000 views.

There are over 1,000 poems that I have written over the past 3 years.

I am passionate about poetry and hate to see a poem in a closed book 

placed on a shelf never to be read again.

I believe poems should be seen, brought to life and enjoyed everyday.

This is what I try to do each day

Painting picture through the use of words.

Thank you once again

Lissie

A Birthday name poem


Natalie

Never a dull moment
A friend for life
Talented barista
Always reliable
Laughing and smiling
Inquisitive and fun
Ever the optimistic..!



© Lis Bull 2015

Sleepy head pussy cat

Soft sweet bundle of fur
curled up in a tight ball
half hidden in green grass
only just visible

a hint of your breathing
and a twitch of an eye
as you snooze in the garden
wonder what you can spy?

you make hardly any sound
so deeply asleep there
an occasional stretch
then you sleep on without a care

snoozing all afternoon
to watch you sleep is fun
sleepy head pussy cat
slumbering in the sun


© Lis Bull 2015

Breaking Point...

feeling the pressure
tightening all around me
squeezing me
squashing me
I`m near to breaking point

do this or do that
fetching and carrying
demanding me
commanding me
I`m about ready to snap

there`s just one of me
but many more of you
expecting me
rejecting me
I`m stretched to the limits

caught tight in this vice
no escaping torment
pleading me
bleeding me
I`m not sure I can last

stop ! I can`t take it
let me be now, I beg you
releasing me
appeasing me
remember I`m only human

© Lis Bull 2015

Image found on absoluteenpowerment.com 

Ink in my pen seems to falter

as if stuttering across the page

images appear to fade slowly

for puzzle is missing a piece

therefore the picture is incomplete.......

Happy Birthday Ben

A little verse to wish him happy birthday

Benjamin

Beloved son

Eager to assist

Nocturnal player

Jamming enthusiast

Always kind and loving

Master of diplomacy

Internet guru

Never a frown!


© Lissie Bull 2015

Missing You..

here`s a piece broken

deep within my heart

life force seeping away

slowly tearing me apart

the angels took you

I`m totally bereft 

will power diminishing

for there`s nothing left

my world`s got smaller

now that you`re not here

silence all around me

I`m so full of fear

no one to turn too

they don`t understand

need you by my side

be there to hold my hand

I pray this distance

suddenly melts away

and I`ll see you again

by the light of day

     © Lis Bull 2015

Ocean Partner.....

Strolling slowly along the sands
hearing low murmurs of the sea
rhythmically ebbing and flowing
just slows my heart and sets me free

feeling lifted by these gentle sounds

lulled almost into a half trance

as the sea tickles my bare feet

the ocean, myself and our dance

for the waters move to and fro
as I skip along over the sand

such graceful partners are we
 while dancing the waltz hand in hand

      by the light of a big round moon

      together with the sparkling stars

                                                                I know this ocean is special

                                                                  whilst sharing this moment of ours

                                                                            © Lis Bull 2013

New day 

thrill of a new morn

as light rises slowly

spilling over the land

another day has arrived

shadows elongated

creeping over the ground

as the sky is ablaze

with many burning colours

sounds of a cockrell
is heard above the dawn
calling to the world
a brand new day is here

the night shift is over
a new one has begun
so while many slep deeply
others join the days hustle

,© Lissie Bull 2015_

Deathly Silence......!

Feeling suffocated
used and unwanted
the lowest of the lowest
does no one really care?

that look that you gave me
stabs my heart deeply
piercing each chamber
this silence is deafening

bitter coldness creeps through me
chilling me to the bone
restricting my life force
as I'm dying from within!

let the end come swiftly
least I suffer much pain
light is fading so quickly
the will to live has not gone...

© Lissie Bull 2015

Best Friends

Best friends in all walks of life 

are wonderful

they see us at our best and worst times

and still love us no matter what!

Each life touches

this world in its own way

leaving not only 

wonderful memories

but lasting imprints

on our hearts


© Lissie Bull 2015

Amongst the clouds

Riding high, racing through the sky
Slip streaming, never asking why

Floating, soaring above the trees
Freedom to do whatever I please

Being tossed around the many stars 
Knowing that all I see is ours

Somersaults and cartwheels
Knowing how true freedom feels

Soft fluffy clouds to stop my fall
Wow! it`s so great to have it all.

I have no fears to worry me
For I have peace and harmony

© Lissie Bull 2015

Our love

On this special day
as we exchange our vows
the future`s in our hands
as we step out together
thank you for loving me
I won`t let you down!


© Lissie Bull 2015

Fisher at Sunrise

Silhouetted by the sunrise
as this fisher watches all
perched on a protruding branch
listening to the mornings call

skies ablaze with bright colours
mirrored in the river`s flow
surface ripples from the movement
of marine life that live below

kingfishers are true masters
diving deep into the waters
never missing a sneaky fish
they are excellent spotters

as this powerful bird sits
contemplating all he sees
midst the colours of the dawning
waters ruffled by the breeze

© Lissie Bull 2015

Image taken by BogDanBoev found on DeviantArt

  

are what life is all about

sharing laughter together

comfort through the bad times

enjoying each other`s achievements

 there throughout our lives

 not always within sight

but eternally in our hearts.

© Lissie Bull 2015

Birthday Wishes

Wow ! it`s that time of year again

when we celebrate your day
an anniversary of your beginning
 and your land marks along the way

for Jon, you are my first born
there`s a bond betwix mother and son
your childhood, the building plans
for the tower of strength you're become

through many traumatic events
you've shown a strength of control
found a career as a blacksmith
sharing your passion and your soul

so never forget who you are
and that there are people who really care
for you`re a wonderful person
you possess a heart that`s so rare

wishing you all that you desire
as you celebrate your birthday
much health, wealth and happiness
and love for you along life`s way

Happy birthday Jon !

© Lissie Bull 2015

******GIVEAWAY******

I have a giveaway running on my Facebook page If you want to be in with a chance to win,
click on the below and enter.

https://www.facebook.com/pages/Lissies-Poems/231909256985156?ref=hl 

Having reached over 1700 likes and as a thank you I am running a giveaway

I have a couple of Friendships Bears needing new homes so to win one of them,

all you have to do is....

Be a liker of my page....it helps so you an see who's won

Like this post

Comment which Friendship bear you would like to give a new home to.

Giveaway ends 9 pm Sunday 14th June

Thank you and good luck !

Brutality of life..... 

Life is full of pressures
pushing at me from every side
hard to know where to turn to
just want to run and hide

this crushing feeling stifles me
like a vice  grabbing at my heart
squeezing it tighter and tighter
watching my life fall apart

voices yelling in my head
confusing my in every way
can`t block them out any more
you`re doomed, is what they say!

struggling through this cold place
just needing to find the light
will I ever escape from here?
before darkness kills my sight

© Lissie Bull 2015

Funny Old World 


This world we live in, is a funny place
far to complicated for me, you know
want to see what`s happening in my place ?
then come along, see it all, watch it flow

there have been many people in my world
they come and go through out my life time
some for a day, others for many years
and they don`t always see me in my prime!

you can`t choose your family, just your friends
I've made good ones along the way
remembering all those from my childhood
to the ones I hold dear this present day

its a wonderful, energetic life
some times there's sadness but lots of laughter too
and all the love I need around me, so
I`m blessed with happiness because I have you!


Life doesn't need to be made up of headliners or action,
but good friends, close family and happiness and love.

© Lissie Bull 2015

Red sky in the morning......

Red sky at night is a shepherd`s delight
at least that`s what they came and told me
red sky in the morning is a shepherd`s warning
take care of this beautiful dawn, wait and see....

so this I did with much trepidation
wondering what would follow this dawning
would the day really be such a bad one
how could the day change from this red morning?

I didn`t have to wait to long to see
for the skies changed to a thunderous black
felt as though the clouds would fall to earth
heavy with rain hitting the ground with a crack

the storm would rage on for hours and hours
the air thick with rain and much blackness
soaking the area with its out pouring
ravaging through the day `til near darkness

from the wonderfully colourful start
to the torrent of heavy rain through the day
finishing with a blue sky of evening
red sky in the morning, warnings all the way!!


There was a very red bright sunrise this morning
followed by a blackening rain storm
The saying seemed to be true for today.....


© Lis Bull 2013

Struggling Times


Buried alive, 
is how I feel
under like tons 
of complications
no day light can be seen 
from down here
as I plunge deep
into total despair




the world is spinning 
spinning all around me
oh such a feeling 
I`m being crushed
want to feel the sun 
warm on my face
the wind in my hair, 
please set me free.

reach down and help me 
get out of here
pull me up 
into the sun shine
let me dust myself off, 
look to the world
take a step forward 
to the next level

until that time, 
I lay here alone
buried alive 
in all this aggravation !



© Lissie Bull 2015

Love

Love is like a butterfly

It goes where it pleases

and it pleases where it goes !

Half submerged

With raised alert eyes

Watching the world

Waiting for its prey to pass by

Looking like an abandoned log

Hard gnarled skin, like bark

Yellow, green pupils staring

Laying in ambush for its meal

Ready to spring at anything

Willing to wait for hours

But when it sees its prey

Oh boy, can it strike fast

As it launches forward

With impressive speed

Then into a death roll

For the final kill...

I saw a lovely picture of a Cuban Crocodile laying in wait for its supper and was struck by its impressive stance.


Image taken by  manwithashadow 

© Lissie Bull 2015

Our Wedding Day

On this special day

Uniting our love

Radiating joy

White rose of my heart

Eternally blooming

Dearest beauty

Devoted to you

Inspiring my love

Never to leave you

Giving you my soul

Declaring our love
Always together
yours for ever.

© Lissie Bull 2015

Sharon

Strong and give
Heart full of gold
Always reliable
Radiating beauty
Outstanding partner
Never lets you down

© Lissie Bull 2015

Richard

Racing fanatic 

Intelligent man

Charming and kind
Helping his friends
Ambitious and eager
Reliably helpful
Dearest brother

© Lissie Bull 2015