Families,,,,,,,, 

  are circles of love ever growing 

  for every joy shared increases the love.

  every hardship faced together 

  makes each circle stronger....!

                       © Lissie Bull 2015

                                                                    Image found on clickartzebraz.com

 Emotional Pen...!

Weariness has engulfed my pen
through the many emotions of this day
now the need to rest is so strong
for passion has flowed just like ink
swirling and dancing across the pages of time...!

© Lissie Bull 2015
Image found on pinterest.com

Me, my mobile and I

me, my mobile and I

an office and music center

data and telephone numbers

memories to remember

me, my mobile and I

storing photos in time

snap shots of a moment

if lost, would be a crime

me, my mobile and I

allowing calls everywhere

friends around the world

chatting without a care

                                                 me, my mobile and I

                                                 we`re never far apart

                                                 for me, my mobile and I

                                                 I love with all my heart

                                                                                       © Lissie Bull 2015

May your life be filled with
mornings full of happy light
and sweet dreams through the night

© Lissie Bull 2015

Rainbow Bear

if you go down to the the shop today

I wonder what you will find in there

many items hand made just for you

gifts to buy in Celebration Fairs

is Rainbow lurking behind a card

sat on a shelf, where will he be found 

which Crafter is hiding him today

come in and have a look around

Rainbow`s a cheeky little bear

and he loves playing a trick or too

but what he like to see best of all

a smiling face as you walk through the door

© Lissie Bull 2015

Rainbow Bear now lives at Celebration Fairs and can be found exploring the different craft areas. Why not visit the shop in Thornbury and see if you can find him.

        

        

   
         

                             Your journey.......

     may you find happiness long your journey
               friends to share all your good times
          and a shoulder to cry through the bad ones
                      a partner to join your along your path
             health wealth and an honest heart ...!
                     

 © Lis Bull 2015 Image found on flickr,com
                                                                   

                                                                                        

My Battered Laptop !


My battered laptop sits in front of me
my communication across the net
this world is now a smaller place to be
as I chat to my new friends I have met

Emails, letters, Facebook and so much more
chatting with friends from around the world
even do my shopping in an online store
watch the universe as it`s unfurled

my laptop helps me store my photographs
and safe to access them from just one place
sadly its not so good with autographs
hey I only have a limited space!

I'm even writing my poetry here 
as I'm sat at my old key board today
seeing the words forming, gives me much cheer
the poem comes together in its own way

I couldn't cope without my old laptop
for work I depend on it to get me through
but I still meet my friends down the coffee shop
and its doesn't beat a girls night out too!

Laptops are good for storing, working and games, but going out with friends and family is always better.....


© Lissie Bull 2014

  

  

  Shhh its Sunday...a day of rest

  chill and relaxation is the best

  hot coffee while reading the paper

  quiet moments that we need to savour

  wafting aromas of a Sunday roast

  then maybe a stroll along the coast

  evenings in front of a roaring fire

  counting the days until we retire

  soft gentle memories remain so clear

  of lazy Sundays that are so dear

  

  © Lissie Bull 2015

   Image found on wehearit.com

Scars..!

Scars are like battle wounds,
thrilling in a way
they show how strong you were,
on that victorious day
standing up against the world,
for what you believed in
rising above the oppressers,
along side your brethren
so wear your scars with pride,
don't hide in the shadows
hold your head up high,
and live for your tomorrows!

© Lissie Bull 2015

Another Business "name" poem...!

Wicked Aromaz

Wonderfully scented melts
Incredible creations to smell
Candles for all occasions
Knowledgeably handcrafted
Ever eager to create many
Delicious aromas to try

Adventurous entrepreneur
Radiating confidence
Opulent teacups and sundaes
Monkey Farts to Blueberries
Aromatic perfection
Zesty wickedness all round




© Lissie Bull 2015

Pool of Emotions

Emotions are deeply set within us
they`re an intrinsic part of who we are
we can be brought done by their negatives
looking for positives is the best way by far

our aura shines so brightly around us
an emotional beam that`s all seeing
touching people we know and meet each day
helping us feel connected to our well being

a smile can lighten up everyone's face
raise you up high, give`s you that awesome glow
and even put a spring into your pace
follow your heart, let your emotions show

© Lis Bull 2013
Image found on Pinterest 

Joes Spare Tyres.

Joe is such a master
Of creating wonderful art
Eternally to cherish
So awesome in every way

Spectacularly cut
Perfectly painted
Artistically presented
Reaching above expectations
Each one made with love

                                                      Tyres with cheeky characters
                                                      Yours to cherish
                                                      Relax and enjoy
                                                      Eternally grateful to
                                                      Spare Tyres made by Joe!


                                                                                                                 © Lissie Bull 2015



Joes Spare Tyres ......
Joe makes wonderful planters out of tyres, they are beautifully made and look great too.

May peace and harmony
dwell in your soul
shine through your smile
dance on your lips
sharing all with the ones you love ...!


© Lissie Bull 2015
Image found on youtube.com.

                     



                                                                                   

                       Watching the sun pierce the morning mist
                            with steaming coffee to warm me up
                       coaxing the coloured ink of my pen to flow
                       releasing images held deep within my soul
                    to paint new pictures to share with the world..!



                                                                                                                          © ,Lissie Bull 2015

Morning shaft of light

Silence felt in the morning

as a shaft of slanting light

falls across my sleeping cat

who as slept here through the night

secure in the knowledge she`s safe

rays of sun warming up her fur

as she stretches out her long limbs

settling down with a throaty purr

within this shaft the dust dances

like it's suspended in mid air

almost as if a torch shines down

upon my bed then on my chair

watching the bright slant of light

slowly creeping across our world

as time moves gradually by

she remains stretched,  her tail curled

as the sun rises higher

this beaming slant of light moves on

along with my dozing feline

until it`s at its peak and gone

 © Lissie Bull 2014

Cancerous Pain

I loved you so much
thought we'd be together
for ever and a day
but oh man...
cancer came and took you
stripped you of life
and sent you far away

God..... it's so unfair
for our love was strong
you battled on as best you could
for what seemed too long
you never complained once..!

Sadly you lost your fight
so the angels came and took you
hand in hand towards the light
free from all pain and misery...
it's hard for the ones left behind

Miss you so much!

© Lissie Bull 2015

Me, My Mobile and I.....!

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My mobile phone`s my office
it goes with me everywhere
with diary, text and numbers
I`m lost if it`s not there

my family and friends                
their details I have stored
with internet and google
all this info I can horde

I love it`s little camera
capturing everything I see
for my mobile very clever
stores it all in it`s memory

I have a tune for every one        
so I know who`s calling me        
they also have a picture to        
much easier for me to see !

I love my little mobile office
there`s always something new to try
so I`ll keep it in my pocket
for it`s... me, my mobile and I  


© Lis Bull 2015

image found on androidguys.com

Thought I would share a Birthday Poem
I wrote for a wonderful young lady who was 18 yesterday.
If you would like a personalized birthday Poem, pleases message me for details

Lissie xx








Happy Birthday 

Your birthday is a special time
where friends and family come together
eighteen years have passed by so fast
so lets make this one the best one ever

you have accomplished such a lot
from music, photography and art
achieving so well at Kings Oak School
showing so much passion from the heart

with camera in hand, your talent shows
capturing a moment for all to see
along with your love of playing bass
you`re such a talented young lady

Happy Eighteenth Birthday Jennine
and may all your dreams come true
here`s wishing you a wonderful day
and happiness in everything you do !


Happy Birthday Jennine xx


© Lissie Bull 2015

                                                         Emotions

                                             love is a complicated emotion
                                                      stirring the passions in the soul
                                                           as the heart leaps over hurdles
                                                 just to reach the source of these feelings
                                                                 for staying together
                                                                      is the best out come....!


                                                                            © Lis Bull 2015

Starting of Autumn

september comes creeping in
for autumn`s on its way
the warmth has left the sun
cold blue skies are here to stay

weather`s unpredictable
but that's just how I like it
maybe we`ll have snow this year
for it strengthens the spirit!

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

it`s like another world
low lying misty mornings
everything is shrouded
sending us winter warnings

crunchiness under foot
and a bite in the air
wrap up now and stay warm
it`s time to take good care

septe is a great month
marking a change in the year
as Mother Earth starts to sleep
winter season will soon be here..



© Lis Bull 2015

This poem was written for a competition and wasn't an easy subject but I feel this poem works well!
What do you think? 


I Survived.!

I am a daughter, sister, wife and mother
not a servant, skivvy or a punch bag
for I have emotions, feelings and a heart
I`m a human being and not here to brag

for we came together through our passion
wanting to build a better life as a team
but sadly this haven didn`t last long
as behind closed doors I was left to scream

then I learnt to wear my makeup thicker
to hide the bruises that were rained down on me
outside the house, I held my head up high
I was the matriarch of my family

whatever was done to me...I would survive
finding the help needed I would have my day
I would come through all this hell in the end
just had to find the courage to walk away

domestic violence is found behind closed doors
I`m so glad I managed to work out just how
to start to rebuild my life once again
I am at peace with my family now

sadly domestic violence is still here
but with help and support, we can open the door!
I am glad I managed to work out just how
to start to rebuild my life and smile more

© Lissie Bull 2015

                                  Weekends!
 
      Friday has come and gone, the weekend now beckons
                    a time of peace and relaxation
                               lazy morning with paper and coffee
                  lunch with friends, then down the pub
         not forgetting the Sunday roast with all the family
               my weekends are the best days of the week!
                                                           © Lissie Bull 2015

                          We will remember them.!

            This poem comes mounted and cost £8.00 plus p+p
   For each poem sold £2.00 will be donated to the Poppy Appeal.

 What the hell !

Why is it that when I try hard..it fails

maybe it`s me, I`m just bad

I want to help someone is need

but end up making both of us sad

saying the wrong thing at the wrong time

seems to make everything worse

so I`m left here to ponder

the only way I know, in verse!

whether I should just give up

would that make things more clear

I have many questions to ask

but sadly no answers appear

I`m a daughter, wife, mother, sister

jack of all trades, master of none

yet all I feel in this world, is alone

for others are having all the fun !

think the lesson in this it would seem

is to back off and not have a care

and tell the world to leave me alone

because all it offers me,  is despair !

© Lissie Bull 2015

Lest We Forget.....


We`re all here to join the cause
and wear our poppies with pride
respecting all the forces
honoured to stand by their side

remembering all the fallen
from the battles that have been
through the war torn countries
brave men and women have seen

we should be so thankful
respect those that have heard the call
and took up arms to bring us peace
freeing us from much peril

for all the men and women
who fought for us and sadly fell
we honour them and give thanks
to every forces personnel


We will remember them ........

© Lis Bull 2015

Waking up to bright sun rays
brings a smile to my heart
for its a new beginning, new adventures
let my open record my memories
to fill my old age with love


© Lissie Bull 2015
image found on pinterest.com

Dawn...!

Dawn is the awakening of the soul
birds singing their hearts out to impress
the sun peeping over the horizon
filling skies with an array of colours
from yellows, oranges through to reds
for dawn erupts into our day
snuffing out the darkness of night
bathing the landscape in warm light
as the world begins to wake up
a great start to a brand new day
this wakes both mind and body
refreshes us from deep within
may there be many more to see
this dawn that awakens my soul..!


© Lis Bull 2015

Words for tomorrow...

laying down my weary pen after it's danced today
creating pictures from deep within my soul
colours splashed in sentences full of emotions
setting free passions from my heart
poetry for the reader to enjoy tomorrow..!

© Lissie Bull 2015
Image found on bluemountain.com

His Love.....

To feel the warmth of his touch

tender kisses across my skin

his soft breath like a feather

sending my soul into a spin

hand in hand he guides me along

walking as if floating on air

stride for stride, where will we  go

for I `d follow him anywhere

his voice whispers in my ear

painting pictures of emotion

from deep within his loving heart

like murmurs from the ocean

© Lissie Bull 2015
image found on shutterstock .com

Casting my mind back over this day
remembering the emotions of each event
letting my pen record all so vividly
never wanting them to be forgotten
I'll hold all these within my heart...!


© Lissie Bull 2015
Image found on flickr.com

Playful Angels


Oops my halo`s slipped again
I mustn't take it off to play
Maybe I shouldn't remove it at all
An Angel`s image is to stay and pray

I have this desire to skip and jump
Hate being the silent helper too
Want to sing and make daisy chains
Why can`t I dance and play with you?

The Archangels calmly tell me off
They say I should be more demure
Respectful of the old traditions
But making children smile is best for sure

I`m sorry I get it all wrong
Maybe one day I`ll live and learn
But until then we`ll have some fun
Please give me a chance, don`t be too stern!


I was having a joke with my son about "slipping halos" and it got me thinking
This poem is the result, hope you like it...

© Lis Bull 2013

Night......!


Silence of the night fill me with peace
twinkling stars in a dark sky so relaxing
with sounds of nature all around
that tells me I'm not alone
so let the night take me where it wants........

® Lissie Bull 2015 
Image found on Pinterest

A Lazy Start....!

As the morning sun creeps across my wall
leaving a trail of bright light along its way
slowly opening my eyes on the world
watching the colourful start to the day

my cat stretches out in the warm rays
purring contently as I stroke her head
her fur is static and soft to the touch
as she snoozes on the end of my bed

so cosy and snug here under my duvet
do I really have to get out of bed now?
want to watch the sun move round a bit more
no need to rush, I`l just take it nice and slow.


© Lissie Bull 2017
Image found on picturecorrect.com

               Dancing Words

   painting pictures with words from my pen

         letting my ink flow freely

              dancing letters forming sentences

         telling stories held deep within my soul

                    releasing emotions for all to experience

                                               © Lissie Bull 2015

Cuddles in Bed

There is a warm feeling in my heart

as I watch you beside me sleeping

with your face so peaceful there

wonder what secrets you are keeping

Your eyes flicker with your dreams

I'm curious to know, so take care!

offering you a penny for those thoughts

as I softly stroke your hair

Hearing your steady breathing

snoozing away so gently

I love to see you so relaxed

as you lay there contently

The warmth that you generate

soothing away my aches and pains

thus easing us both into deep sleep

releasing all the days strains

Drifting off into peaceful slumber

wrapped up in your arms so strong

safe in the knowledge that you are there

protecting and loving me all night long

Cuddles aids a great night of dreaming.....

© Lis Bull 2014
Image found on attackofthecute.com

I just wanted to re-share this poem as it's one of my favorite ones

Hope you like it too ✴

Holding onto love

I love to hold on to memories
hold them in my heart
running together through coloured meadows
sat in the garden in summer twilight
giggles and pillow fights
long snuggled up duvet days
these are the riches I hold so dear
making me smile when I think of you...!



© Lissie Bull 2014
Image taken by Sunshine96 on DerviantArt

                              

                                    New Dawn


            As dawn's first rays creep over the land
                        earth slowly starts to stir 
                it's time to begin a fresh new day
                              wake up !  wake up !
                    time to stimulate the senses once more !!


                                                            © Lissie Bull 2015

   As the leaves change with the seasons

                 painting landscapes in autumn colours

                           my pen flows across this page

              sharing the seasons of my soul

              spreading happiness and joy to all I love....

                                                               (C) Lissie Bull 2022

   

      Dreams......

     As the moon shines brightly down
     upon this sleepy landscape tonight
     I lay my head upon my pillow
     close my eyes and think of you
     wishing you`d visit me within my dreams.......


     © Lis Bull 2015

Bitterness

to speak to me with forked tongue
spitting venom across my soul
stabbed through this beating heart
for all this hatred takes its toll

with sheer anger in your eyes
what shone within, there's now darkness
joy has been harshly torn away
an empty shell oh so heartless

no love found within your soul
only bitterness seems to stay
silence where once was laughter
it has all but drained away


© Lissie Bull 2015

Gratitude 

There is so much to be grateful for in this world, so it saddens me to see such hatred and discord to be found, especially where there should be love.
Don't hold anger deep inside you, as it will only eat away at your soul. Start each day with a clean slate and finish it with a hug.....!



Don't stress about yesterday
as it wasn't bothered
never stress about tomorrow
as it will still arrive
never stress about the here and now
it won't change the fact it's here..!

(c) Lissie Bull 2018

                   

                        May you walk with strength and pride

                              feel passion in your soul

            sunlight on your face

                                  and love in your heart

                          to guide you on your path through life

© Lis Bull 2015
Image found of Ink361.com

                                                             

Still Pen...

My words are silent today

the ink in my pen lies still
for my heart is weary of life

the voices in my head have stopped
my soul must take solace in peace....!


© Lissie Bull 2015

path                              may you find the right path
                                          that`s full of bird songs
                                   bright blossoms
                                          and happy smiles
                                to lighten your way through life...


                                                                             © Lis Bull 2015

Red Poppy

Remembering each life
Engraved on our hearts
Destined for glory

Poppy fields all ablaze
Our Soldiers fought for freedom
Peace was won so valiantly
Proud of each and every one
Year on year, we remember them.

© Lissie Bull 2015