A Wedding Wish

On this your special day

may hearts true feelings show

and as you say your vows

 let the love you share grow

a marriage is a promise

to honour,  love and care

taking on life`s challenges

and memories to share

so as husband and wife
you start your life together
treasuring each moment
locked in your hearts forever

© Lissie Bull 2016

Stressful Car Journeys......


why`s it when we get into our cars
we put on this different persona ?
it`s a battle to get to our destination
or it could place us in a coma!

as we`re sat behind our steering wheels
wondering what will come our way
each journey ends up so stressful
as least that`s how we feel today!

traffic lights turn red as we approach
then road works spring up everywhere
they appear just to slow you down
and idiots that make us want to swear

so getting from one place to another
can end up causing such a strain
maybe it`s better to catch the bus
even call a taxi or take a train.!


© Lissie Bull 2016

Graduation

today`s the day
you made the grade
won the honour
the games been played

in cap and gown
you wait in line
the time has come
they give the sign

with diploma 
and smiling face
hallowed moment
held in this place

all full of pride
photos taken
memories locked
and hands shaken

fulfilling our
expectation
to share with your
graduation

© Lissie Bull 2016

Graduation

today`s the day
you made the grade
won the honour
the games been played

in cap and gown
you wait in line
the time has come
they give the sign

with diploma 
and smiling face
hallowed moment
held in this place

we`re full of pride
photos taken
memories locked
and hands shaken

fulfilling our
expectation
to share with your
graduation

© Lissie Bull 2016

Our Wedding Day

Hand in hand

we start our new life

side by side

as husband and wife

with these moments

to cherish and treasure

a love in our hearts

that`s without measure

when secrets of marriage

are richly spoken

the bonds of true love

lay unbroken

may happiness dwell

deep in our hearts

for on this day

is where it all starts

© Lissie Bull 2016

Wedding Day 

memento gifts

This is a lovely double mounted wedding day memento

one section has a poems written for you about your weeding day 

and the other hold a photo of the special couple on their day.

Also be for other special occasions such as engagements, gradations or even births.

Click on the link to send me a message if you would like to commission one of these 

for your special occasion.

Lissie 

https://www.facebook.com/Lissies-Poems-231909256985156/

Chloe and Mark

Today we begin the rest of our life

standing side by side as husband and wife

we`ll travel along our journey together

building memories we`ll keep forever

exploring wonderful adventures

and family life with all it`s treasures

as we share our vows in our own way

celebrating the joys our wedding day

Thank you for everything

© Lissie Bull 2016

Woodland

Dappled sunlight flickers through the branches

specks of dust and leaves floating in the breeze

a blanket of silence fills the forest air

broken only, as a startled deer flees.

the forest floor is carpeted in blue

as I slowly walk along the wooded way

birds and animals active all around me

never seen, but watching me as they play.

a set of wings fly silently passed me

as with elegance, the creature glides on

only the movement of air is left behind

before you know it, the spectacle is gone.

the sudden crack of a twig beneath my foot

sounds so loud amongst the woodland scene

it echoes around the many ancient trees

silence wrapping it up in forest green.

© Lis Bull 2012

Bowl full of Love

one more cup of kittens

curled up in my bowl

purring so contently

making my life whole

with their tiny little ears

alert bright blue eyes

and sweet pink noses

what a wonderful surprise!

© Lissie Bull 2015

 image by jevigar found on DeviantArt

Living with young adults...


in this house full of young adults
it can get a little aggravating 
for they still live in their own world
but they`re still fascinating

family life is so important
yet everyone should know their place
though these adults still live at home
parents struggle with lack of space

kids hiding in their sanctuaries
muffled laughter, the only sound
emerging to the smell of cooking
playing music in the back ground

yet the wonders of these species
as they go about the day`s routine
no sense of responsibility
they`ve hardly heard and seldom seen!

© Lissie Poems 2016
image found on 123rf.com 

Edge of the shadows..

Silhouetted against the light

caught in quiet repose

this elegant creature watches

whilst hidden in the shadows

through the silence of this scene
gentle purring can be heard
as this feline sits motionless
not wishing her world to be stirred

with her long whiskers twitching 
eyes watching for any movement
black fur shimmering in the light
Cilla is the cat of the moment


  © Lissie Poems 2016 
photo of Cilla and taken by Shirley from Shirley`s Pencil Art 

https://www.facebook.com/ShirleysPencilArt/

Eye in the sky

As darkness falls
with the setting sun
this blood red moon
can begin it`s run

travels low at first
along the tree line
liquid movement
as if red wine

this blood red orb
floating there on high
it`s seen through the clouds 
an eye in the sky

so large and eerie
silent as it goes
caught in earth`s shadow
as onward it flows


© Lissie Poems 2016 

image found on s369.photobucket.com

OLYMPICS

Outstanding athletes
Leaders in their field
Yearning to be the best
Medals to be won
Pride of each nation
Individuals and in teams
Challenges to be conquered
Striding for success 

© Lissie Bull 2014 

Reflections

Rolling clouds across the building
movement seen all around
sunshine brightening up the world
blocking out the street`s sound

it feels like an ocean liner
sailing through the city
on to destinations far
where will its harbour be?

illuminating blue skies
reflecting through my window
clouds like waves crashing by
this surf that`s seen from my pillow

as we sail in to the distance
watching all as we pass
feeling the movement of sea and sky
mirrored in our ship of glass



© Lissie Bull 2014 
Image taken by Daniel Brooks Laurent and found on DeviantArt

Moving on....


The excitement of the move
so much expectation
leadon to new adventures
with great anticipation

boxes, boxes everywhere
tied up with tape and string
slowly packing all that`s owned 
what will the future bring ?

moving day finally arrives
walking through empty rooms
footsteps on bare floor boards
feels like many silent tombs

with the van all loaded up
old memories to treasure
new ones to find along the way
building blocks for the future !


(C) Lissie Bull 2016
image found on pinterest.com

May your life be filled with

mornings of happiness and light

and sweet dreams throughout the night

© Lissie Bull 2015

Glass.....

A pane of glass
crystal clear
eye on the world
or maybe my back garden

watching me cat
pawing at the glass
is this a mirror...
confusing to animal

can be quite old
flat and smooth
yet lean and mean
protection for the elements

keeps the cold out
shelter from the sun
lighting up my world
the beauty of a window pane !

(C) Lissie Bull 2016
image found on allposters.com

Good Night my child

As darkness descends upon the world
and slumber time is calling
climbing the stairs to say goodnight
tucking you into you comfy bed
wishing you sweet dreams until the morning....!


© Lissie Bull 2015
 image found on Dailymail.co.uk

Outdoor Goodness


To step into the sun light
and feel the warmth upon my skin
absorbing all it`s goodness
let the sun take away my pain ......!

burning off this cold darkness
and hurt that`s dwelt here so long
running free through the grasses
stirs my heart, makes me strong

surrounded by fresh air and sun rays
there`s a smile upon my face
look around at all the wonders
give thanks for this fabulous place !

(C) Lissie Bull 2016

                                  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

Eyes

Windows to the soul

eyes so powerful

 emotions bleeding

seductive and soulful

watching, pleading

expressions revealed

eyes so truthful

a protected shield

hidden through makeup

to hide the emotions
tears that fall freely
rolling down like oceans

passions that pass by
shown for some to see
eyes are the windows
of our souls that flow free!!

© Lissie Bull 2014
image by glasblau from DeviantArt

Masks of Life 

At times throughout life
we have all worn a mask
some happy and jovial
others sad or menacing

we hide behind them
afraid of consequences
uncertain of ourselves
scared we`ll be ridiculed

the stage is our play ground
each mask defines an act
some wear wings and halos
to show their goodness in life

some masks give us courage
to cope with life when we`re hurting
other masks hide our real bad side
so we can`t see who they really are

the Devil lurks back stage
an evil grin across his lips
ready to reap callous mischief
upon the unsuspecting victim

a checkered board upon the floor
arches decorate the wings
detached hands that hold our attention
with items that accumulate

so as we cross the stage of life
with our masks to hide behind
remember that the script can change
and true features are best every time..!

© Lissie Bull 2014 

Photo sent to me over Facebook that I found so interesting.

Dancing Inks

My coloured inks

are poised ready

to conjure up images

words with meanings

to instil emotions

make the heart beat faster

or the soul to weep

rainbow kaleidoscopes

racing across the pages

dancing words of joy

to sorrowful laments

these words

these inks

powerful motivators

creating written pictures

love to create images through the power of words

 © Lissie Poems 2014
image found on lancerlibrart.org. 

Determination

These feelings of pain and abandonment
seem to be growing stronger and stronger
as everything around me crumbles
to be honest, I can`t take this much longer

for loneliness, I`m told, is solitude
though suffering this pain is not good
so needing to sort my life out now
this is something I know that I should

I will not take any more nonsence
please don`t call me a fool neither
though I`ve been down trodden for years
I`m committed to taking a breather

so shaking off all this doom and gloom
beginning to take stock of my world
I `ll not be trampled under foot again
now standing tall, as my banner`s unfurled

(C) Lissie Bull 2016

Kelly

Kelly

Our daughter,  a wonderful blessing
such a beautiful treasure to behold
full of laughter and caring warmth
with a thoughtful heart so full of gold

Kelly, you one in a million
for you`re so special in every way
no words can describe the joy we feel
as we celebrate your 40th Birthday

© Lissie Bull 2016

This was a poem commissioned as a birthday gift 

I am happy to write a personal poem for all occasions. 

Please message me if you would like to discuss a commission.

Lissie