Master Penguin. 

This jolly little feathered friend
dressed up in black and white
with wings that will not let him fly
waddling through snow, quite a sight

Agile in these icy waters
Seeking out his food Abound
Amongst his group as he dives
happy like a kid in a playful mood

huddled together through bad weather
Protecting the Next Generation
Storms may rage about him snowy
as he shows great Dedication

This little penguin Intrepid
smartly dressed in his fine attire
Surviving in this snow bound landscape
with his great heart so full of fire!


© Lissie Bull 2014

Image  found on wikipedia.com

Swimming

Fitness regime to commence
cubical aerobics completed
stepping tentatively into the pool
a weekly event that`s repeated

© Lissie Bull 2016

Hope..........

my hope for you

                    are that you discover

the love of a special partner

                  joys of true friendship

                                    courage and strength in life

that enable your dreams to come true....

                                                 © Lissie Bull 2015
                                                                      image found on Pinterest

Merry Christmas !

With the tree now decorated
and the presents wrapped up too
cards festooned around the room,
time to spend Christmas with you

stockings hang from the mantelpiece
while a roaring log fire warms
watching the snow falling outside
as the landscape slowly transforms

what will Santa bring this year
to all the good girls and boys
they will have to wait until the morn
for their gifts of sweets and toys

so taking this moment to relax
before the festive season starts
just wanted to wish a Merry Christmas
from the bottom of our hearts


Have a wonderful Christmas everyone!

© Lis Bull 2016

Heaven

Heaven is a place I would love to be
bright, tranquil, full of harmony
somewhere calm to rest my weary wings
amongst the clouds where an angel sings
white robes, bare footed and full of love
sat in God`s garden, there up above
looking down on earth so full of woe
glad I`m up there and not down below
the best bit of all is, I`d be with you
by your side all eternity through.....



Missing all the loved ones that I have lost along lives way.......

Image found on angelslightworldwide.com/

© Lissie Bull 2016

Lone Tree at Dusk

Through the evening hues
the setting sun is seen
behind silhouetted trees
so visibly crisp and clean

a dark lone tree stands tall
against this colourful sky
each and every leaf detail
so clear to the naked eye

vivid patterns in the sky
ever changing and bright
radiating from the sun
the central point for all the light

last rays of the setting sun
spreading colours all around
dipping below the horizon
dusk slips in without a sound!



© Lissie Bull 2014 
Photo taken by Lissie at Lackham College

Golf....!

A day of golfing is in order
stepping out on the fairway
ball on tee and club in hand
it`s time to hit the green and play..!


 © Lis Bull 2016

Tennis...!

With racquet in hand, ready for her match
trying to look good dressed up in white
each point earned with so much vigour
hoping that her nickers didn`t look too tight !


 © Lis Bull 2016

Christmas is coming !

Snowman shaped poem.



Snowman

Standing

All alone

Proudly in the garden

Coal for eyes

Carrot for a nose

Pipe in his mouth

Smiling happily
All watchful
In a white landscape

Red scarf around his neck

Black buttons down his front

Twigs sticking out for the arms

Looking so smart standing here

Amongst all this wintry scenery 

Watching out for Father Christmas

So then he can go join his friends

At the festive season celebrations

For our winter wonderland guard
Standing there in our garden
Merry Christmas everyone!

                                                                         © Lis Bull 2013



Nap time

A bundle of purring fur
sleeping cosy on my lap
hiding her face from light
as she continue her nap

(C) Lissie Bull 2016

Standing proud on the horizon
a master of all he surveys

handsome, and he knows it
commanding so much praise !

(C) Lissie Bull 2016
image found of pinterest

Little hedgehogs

This little hedgehog, along with his friends, are looking for cuddles, love and a new home.
These hedgehogs are friendly and would make a wonderful Christmas gift.
Why not check them out and let me know if you can offer them homes.

Lissie

                                

Hedgehog

This little hedgehog
stands all alone
just wants a cuddle
and a friendly home !

© Lissie Bull 2016

Warm by the fireside...

Sat here listening to the rain upon my window
Each large drop reflecting the scene in it`s glow

There`s constant patter of water hitting the sill
Sending cold shivers through me as if I was ill

Winds howl as rain falls constantly from heavy clouds
Covering the whole landscape with thick watery shrouds

The skies darken as the stormy weather sets in
Time to stay all snug by the fire with a good gin

No matter how hard the rain continues to fall
I`m wrapped up all cosy in my warm woollen shawl

© Lissie Bull 2017
image found on pinterest

A splash of ice

jagged and spiky

frail and brittle

a moment in time

each one so different

a sheer work of art

through the bitter cold

beauty is beheld!

© Lissie Bull 2015

Image by Roisshi and found on DeviantArt.

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 2018

Life`s Pathway

Life is never easy
which ever way you look at it
for there are many paths to chose from
the question is...which one ?

some roads are smooth 
appearing to lead to a paradise
pleasant to the senses
meandering through gentle landscape

others are ragged and rocky
uneven and hard to conquer
dark and foreboding
some people would shy away 

where would your journey take you ?
to a place of happiness or hell !
life is made up of choices
so...which road would you take ?

 © Lissie Bull 2016

Many Blessings

                     Christmas brings

   On sweet stars and

                  Glowing wings

  May the brightest

           Of them all

Light your path

                     This season`s fall

© Lissie Bull 2016

murmuration seen
ever changing in the sky
beauty on the wing


© Lissie Bull 2016
Image found on pinterest

Ever see a plant so jolly
all reds and greens, this holly
no matter what the weather
plant and Christmas come together !

© Lissie Bull 2016

Mum.....

I went to call you on the telephone

but sadly the long distance line was busy

just wanted to wish you well today

sending love from your daughter 

                     ...Lissie

 © Lissie Bull 2018

Saint Nick is visiting each home in the snow

while you`re snuggled warm and all aglow

he`s heading straight for your house

and in he`ll creep,  quiet as a mouse

                                                                                                                             © Lissie Bull 2016

Mother

I really wanted to call you up today

and thank you for the love you`ve given

then realised you`ve changed your number

for now you reside above in Heaven

missing your gentle tones of kindness

the way you were always there for me

guiding me through the paths of life

showing me the ways I couldn't see

mother`s are special, I see that now

keeping the family altogether

so glad I had you to teach me it all

life`s lessons I`ll treasure forever

so wishing you all the best today

on your 61st wedding anniversary

sending you love on the angel`s feather

enjoy your time in tranquillity ! 

 © Lissie Bull 2016

what is a mother
but a teacher to her kids
and a partner to her husband !

what is a father
but a protector of his kids
and a provider to his wife !

what is a son
but a part of his parents
and a piece of the future !

what is a daughter
but an image of her mother
and fills her parents with pride !

  © Lissie Bull 2016

Christmas Baubles.....

Nesting in our Christmas tree
amongst all the shiny needles
caught up in the twinkling lights
brightly coloured baubles hang
reflecting the world upside down
on these smooth curved orbs
along with stars and ribbons
as they decorate our tree..!
with long strands of tinsels
shimmering through everything
and perched upon the top
an angel resides over all
white robes and golden wings
angelic guardian protector.


© Lissie Bull 2014

My little cat is hungry

which makes her really angry     

all my cupboards are empty

so it`s off to the shop

there`s no time to stop

until we have food a plenty !

© Lis Bull 2016

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

Stormy times ahead

Stormy times ahead so...
batten down the hatches
stock up the cupboards
then seal all the latches
cold winds blowing
snow is coming
hard rain lashing
stormy times ahead

Block up the doorways
check all windows as well
logs ready for the fire
this`ll be the storm from hell
windows rattling
snow is pitching
Rivers swirling
stormy times ahead

huddled near the fire place
winds howling all around
settled in for the duration
as the storm hits the ground
winds so freezing
snow now falling
fireside blazing
stormy times are here !



I remember the storms in the winter when I was a child, we all stayed warm as my parents were prepared for them.  There was always food and a warm bed.   Was looking through some photos and so glad we don`t have to go through those again.  They were fun times though.


(c) Lissie Bull 2012

Evenings....

Winter has crept up slowly
and caught us both unaware
so lets stoke up the fire now
and sip mulled wine with care

stretched out on the hearth rug
fur warmed in the flickering heat
she purrs so contently there
sheer peace that can`t be beat


© Lissie Bull 2016
Image found on pinterest

Crispy Morning

All snug and cosy in my bed
yet I know it`s time for me to rise
outside it`s cold and crispy
to stay in bed would be wise !

though the day is now a calling

and there`s so much for me to do

I just want to remain right here

snuggled up warm beside you

© Lissie Bull 2016

Jack Frost.....

My window is covered in ice
a white blanket engulfs everything
spiky branches silhouette the moon
as a mist can be seen all around
the howling winds swirl about
temperatures have dipped below zero
glistening spider webs span the plants
tiny foot prints across my path way
Jack Frost has been dancing here
he has left his mark for all to see


© Lissie Bull 2012

Christmas trees and candle light

makes this Christmas season bright

cheer and gladness may they bring

and close to you may good luck cling !

© Lissie Bull 2016

On Poppy Day

we take a moment 

to think of all the ones

who lost their lives in war
so we may have our peace
 we wear our red poppies
with pride for all to
see and know
we will
R
E
M
E
M
B
E
R
T
H
E
M

© Lissie Bull 2016

Thunderous Steam

Steaming through the wintry light
powering along steel tracks
puffing out a trail of smoke
travelling along to the max

Chugging past the countryside
as evening begins to set in
billowing clouds of black smoke
with it`s bright lantern shinin`!

Storming round this mighty curve
and thundering along the rails
feeling the movement under foot
just showing it`s size and scale

This awesome beast of the steam age
reminds us of times gone by
and to see the trains still working
so pleasing to the soul and eye

The sheer power of this steam train
blasting it`s way over this land
long may this relic from the past
show us that travel can be grand..!



The steam train is a wonderful way to travel...!

Inspired by this photo called "Around Helmstetters" by DragonWolfACe


© Lissie Poems 2014.

To my daughter
Caroline

Caring and confident
Always wears a smile
Regular walker of Maggie
Outgoing and full of fun
Loves the outdoors
Inspirational mother
Never a dull moment
Everyone`s friend


© Lissie Bull 2016



This is a commission I did for a lovely lady to give to her daughter !
I love writing "name" poems.  If you would like one, please message
me for details.

Lissie xXx