Old Saint Nick

On this cold Christmas Eve

with children tucked up in bed

 old Saint Nick and his reindeer 

flies across the sky on his sled 

he leaves a gift in each house

for every good girl and boy

bringing much festive cheer
letting us share Christmas joy!


© Lissie Bull 2015

Daft side of Christmas

It must be Christmas time again
the latest toys are on the shelves
and the queues are getting longer
Santa`s lucky, he has his elves

battling through the crowds again
loads of shopping bags to carry
as I`m struggling with the car keys
why can`t I have my own fairy?

fought hard to put the tree up
untangled many miles of lights
wrapped presents sit under the tree now
promising many joys and delights

mistletoe hangs over the door
to catch the unsuspecting man
carols played on the radio
as some snores are heard from nan

a jumble of cards on the mantle
turkey`s nicely cooking away
the family`s crammed altogether
as we celebrate Christmas Day !


Merry Christmas !


© Lis Bull 2012
image found on toonpool.com

Joys of Christmas

Reindeer dash across the sky
this snowy festive night
creating magic as they go

it's such an awesome sight

Hear the jingling of the bells

on Santa`s laden sleigh

bringing to all the children

the joys of Christmas day

© Lis Bull 2015

                                 

    My Home

What I

love most

about our house

are the many

wonderful people

I share it with …!

© Lissie Bull 2015

  

     

                                    Christmas Eve                                 

    On Christmas Eve, 

   the reindeer fly

    pulling Santa 

    across the sky

    sprinkled star dust

      to guide the sleigh

     and help them all 

    along their way

© Lis Bull 2015

 Autumn to Winter

Autumn`s golden hues

red and orange and yellow

trees alight with bright colours

carpets of leaves covering the ground

being splashed around by

wellington booted children

clad in scarves, hat and mitts,

puffing clouds of steam

as they race around the park.

the trees are looking bare

now they`ve lost their summer coats

but here and there a holly tree

defiant in its green

squirrels red and grey alike

stocking up their larders

to see the winter through.

darker now the evenings

and colder all around

people hurrying to get home

to warm their weary bones

the grass is crunchier underfoot

Jack frost has danced around

he leaves the park all muffled

impressions of black and white.

Winter has crept in

through the gap in Autumns door

and caught us all unaware

until it shouts...BOO !!!!!!

© Lis Bull 2012

     

     


    







    Wintry Bite...

      Seeing my own breathe in the air
      on a bitterly cold winter morning
      heavy crunch of snow under foot
      as the sky dances with the dawning

      all bundled up in hat and scarf
      as I set off on my mission
      trudging through this windy day
      I head to my destination

      trees all bare after summer
      thin naked twigs that make no sound
      whistling winds pass by my ear
      and foot prints that mark the ground

      this coldness bites at my skin
      so reaching home, a strong desire
      then feeling the comfort of my home
      can`t wait to warm up by the fire

     © Lissie Bull 2015
       Image found on fineartamerica.com
   



   
   
   

No strength to cope


This is why I dislike you
your relationship impacts on me
no respite from your input
hear your voice where ever I go

wish I had the strength to argue
and to stand up for myself
but all I do is walk away
hide from you and weep

I wish I could change this
hope you would understand
I feel powerless to cope
not gaining a daughter I'm losing a son !


© Lissie Bull 2015

   

   


                           



 Fulfilled Life


 May you find your true path through life
          discover friends to join your along the way
                 happiness throughout your journey
        health, wealth and an honest heart
                         along with hopes for a fulfilling life !


© Lissie Bull 2015
Image found on ticialea.com 

Jack Frost might freeze my ink
numb my fingers
so I can't write
but through the warmth of my heart
my pen will flow with passion.....

© Lissie Bull 2014
image from davesgarden.com

       Stirred Passions 

      Stress so powerful creates tension
      affects the emotions of my troubled soul
      images to painful for me to paint
      stirring passions too dark to express
      as my heart weeps for better times...!


       ©  Lissie Bullb2015
          Imaged by zingerbug.com

           

             Muffled Wonderland


            Waking up to a crisp white world
            with clear blue skies over head
            muffling the sounds of our lives
            nature wrapped up in its snowy bed

            tiny paw prints seen over the land
            from scurrying creatures homeward bound
            while a Robin chirps from the garden wall
            wonder where his next meal will be found

            icicles hanging down from  branches
            sparkling in the cold winter's light
            a strange scene that's frozen in time
            creating a wonderland so bright

            stillness felt that calms the soul
            delicate snowflakes like patterned lace
            as sun glistens across the landscape
            peace is experienced within this place


            © Lissie Bull 2015
         
         

Young Love !

Young love

such passion

energy abound

compassion

A tender kiss

touching hands

hidden gesture

love understands

Cheeky laughter

twinkle of the eye

the smile says it all

love will never die

Passions develop from small beginnings....

© Lis Bull 2014

   




      Hot Chocolate and Cats


      Curled up on my sofa
      a bundle of fur breathing steadily
      as she sleeps deeply on my lap
      head buried under her paw, enjoying her dream
      while I chill with my mug of hot chocolate..!
      best way to end a day of painting pictures from my heart.

      © Lissie Bull 2015
           Image found on spoon-tamago.com

As I lay my pen down for today
after the ink has ceased to flow
recalling the words I use to paint
the pictures from deep within my soul
leaving me feeling so peaceful from my writings...!


© Lissie Bull 2015
Image found on lovefromvalerie.blogspot

                Now available for Christmas...!
 
               Poems are now available on candles,

               Now available for Christmas. .. 
               my poetry on a candle for that special someone heart emoticon
               If you would like to order a candle poem, 
               please message me for details 

               Lissie

               xXx

           Christmas Verses 

 These are Christmas Verses mounted in two    different ways
 Both are available as mounted and also framed
 I am not sure which type of mounts I prefer but I  am very happy with the outcome.

 They look very festive in green or red
       
 If you would like to order one, then please    message me and I can dispatch one to you within  a few days
         
 Thank you for all your support
 
            Lissie

     

M anic preparations

E xcitable kids

R oast turkey and wine

R elishing the festivities

Y ear nearly over

C ards and decorations

H ats and crackers

R udolph's red nose

I lluminations lit on

S anta's busiest night

T insel and presents

M istletoe and kisses

A mple snacks available

S tuffed now and snoring

Have a great Christmas


© Lissie Bull 2015

C hristmas time
H appiness is found
R oast dinner and wine
I lluminations lit
S anta has been busy
T ree's all decorated
M istletoe and kisses
A ll the family together
S snowflakes on the windows

T reats and surprises
I ncredible gifts
M ischievous giggles
E ternal memories

Merry Christmas to you all !

© Lissie Bull 2015

   
I feel the call to lay my pen down
and surrender my writing to the night
allowing my dreams to take over
and paint pictures through emotions
for in the morn, I may write what I feel..!

                                                                        © Lissie Bull 2015   Image found on medium.com
                                                                                                              

Our Friendship.

Friendships are so important
they're there to help us through life
a shoulder to cry on in need
when happiness turns to strife

our inner secrets to share
a laugh, a giggle or a scream
it doesn't matter as they're always there
for we really make quite a team

the daft things we get up to
can be hard to believe
all the teasing and we pull
another trick up our sleeve

all those outingss that we go on
never knowing where it will end
off to local shopping centre
we tell everyone, we won't spend !

may there be many more adventures
visiting great places then coffee and a rest
we know what each other is thinking
our friendship is just the best !!

© Lissie Bull 2015

In Memory of my Special Mum

Upon this November morn

standing humbly before your grave

my heart`s missing a piece of love

a hug from you is all I crave

sadly the angels called for you

and now you guide me from above

as I travel along my path

filled with your wonderful love

Mothers are special people

with memories we hold forever

they`re like bright coloured buttons

that keep families together

so today I bring you flowers

and this little poem to say

thank you for all you did for me

everyday`s now a special day

Happy Wedding Anniversary Mum

Love and miss you always


   xXx  xXx

                                                                                                         © Lissie Bull 2015

Sleep well......

I kiss your cheek to say good night
and wish you sweet dreams til dawn
sending up a prayer to your Guardian Angel
to wrap you safely in their soft proctective wings
until I greet you when you awake tomorrow morn...!


© Lissie Bull 2015
Image found on pinterest.com

CHRISTMAS DRAW

Hi there ,

just wanted to say a BIG THANK YOU to all my fans,
I have now reached over 33,000 views..!!

So to celebrate this I am doing a " Christmas Themed Draw  "
One of my Christmas shaped Poems is up for grabs.

To be in with a chance of winning one of my Christmas Poems...
Either -
comment on here with the Christmas Poem you would like to win
or-
please check out my Facebook page
Click in the link below
https://www.facebook.com/Lissies-Poems-231909256985156/?ref=hl

I am giving away one of my shaped Christmas Poem to the winner!

Postage in the UK is covered only

These poems are available for purchase at £10 each or the set for £25.00



Good Luck everyone

Lissie

   Today`s a good day to write
   my heart is racing with emotions
   that yearn to have their story told
   painted through words across this parchment
   making new memories to be held so dear....!  
 
   © Lissie Bull 2015   
    Image found on persephonemagazine.com 

Nights getting colder for winter sets in
and as the ink in my pen struggles to flow
I find myself hugging a frothy hot chocolate
while painting pictures in my mind
ready to start writing poetry in the morning



© Lissie Bull 2015
Image found on express.co.uk

Red Steel Poppies

Tough hard unyielding steel
the raw ingredient here
to be used to great effect
where beauty can appear

roaring forge is heating
the steel is now red hot...
then hammered into shape
on anvil with great thought

all parts are formed and ready
assembly can now take place
for rare beauty can be seem
a steel creation to embrace

now the finishing touches
each one a different copy
red flower and shiny stem
our Remembrance Poppy
© Lissie Bull 2013
© Jon Bull Artist Blacksmith 2013

Winter Warmth

Swirls of steam

sweet aroma 

warm invite

from the cold

frozen winter

cold hands

fire roaring

curled up snug

cuddling my cup

of hot coffee

topped with cream

and sprinkles

so tasty

and nibbling 

on chocolate

in the warmth...

shut out winter

all wrapped up

by the fire

another chocolate

is most welcome!

                                                                                                © Lissie Bull 2015

Image titled Autumnal Warmth

taken by FredyHannover and found on DeviantArt

But now I feel like hot pokers  stabbing me,  as I walk across hot coals

Blisters open , soars bleeding

No help offered to guide me

I am a lonely figure walking through the embers crying...........

© Lis Bull 2013

A little Birthday ditty for a wonderful lady !


If you would like a personalized poem for that special occasion, then please feel free to message me for details.    Lissie x

I wrote this little ditty

to a lady who's so witty

here to wish you the best

as you put your feet up and rest

let the family do the work

as you're due this special perk

so I'll raise my glass to say

three cheers on your birthday

Happy Birthday Diane

© Lissie Bull 2015

Fireworks Party!

The thrill of the night is running high

bonfire`s pile up and ready to light

please Mr Weather Man, don`t let it rain

we`re all wrapped up warm on this festive night

a buzz in the air as the fireworks are lit

so many whooshes and bangs through the air

sky lit by a kaleidoscope of colours

as there`s a succession of fancy flares

flames from the fire warm us up where we stand

each and everyone`s face is set aglow

as heads tilted up to watch the display

mesmerizing us, `til it`s time to go

Bonfire Night is  a colourful night with all the rockets, flares and sparklers, but we must all remember to be safe and look after our pets too.  Have a great Night

© Lis Bull 2015

Feel so alone, an orphan set adrift on a sea teeming with hate

No sail or rudder to guide me

No company to share my woes

I am a solitary figure floating aimlessly, sharks bait........

© Lis Bull 2013

 

  Release the soul...

  A wounded soul left in the darkness

  bound by cruel cold chains there

  trapped emotions that need to be set free

  sorrows that rip through the heart

  as it screams for freedom ......let me be!!

  escaping from this dark place is all that matters !

    © Lis Bull 2015
    image found of pinterest.com

  

  

 
  Caged Soul

  stress and confusion are strong emotions
  helping to convey a passion to my pen
  letting ink swirl across this parchment
  releasing words that have been locked away
  creating pictures found deep in my caged soul....!


   © Lis Bull 2015
   Image found on featureshoot.com

Fireside Hugs


Watching the roaring hot fire
glowing embers from within
crackling as the logs burn
feeling the warmth on our skin

snuggled up on the couch
glass of wine that tastes divine
leaning into your body
looking at you with a sign

surrendering unto you
melting into your arms
mesmerized by the flames
as I fall for your charms

the fire starts to die down
we cuddle under the rug
sipping wine as we watch
laid there wrapped in a hug

as evening comes to an end
you hold me `til I sleep
nestled warm under the fur
I`m safely in your keep


© Lis Bull 2015
image found on wineconcepts.co.za

Winter is almost here once more
for the evenings are drawing in so fast
sat by the warmth of a roaring fire
my pen still flows across the parchment
painting pictures with words long into the night

  © Lissie Bull 2015
Image found on dreamstome.com

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