Bingo!

Best evening ever
Infectous fun
Never a dull moment
Game on, let`s play
Ovations upon winning !!

(c) Lissie Bull 2017

Disappearing Snow Leopard

A desolate snow covered landscape
where strong winds blast the rock face
with very little vegetation
what could survive in this cold place ?

This is a harsh environment
steep imposing cliffs meet the ground
where habitats give good camouflage
rare snow leopards maybe found

With lush thick white and yellow fur
marked by ringed spots of black on brown
watching all with such light green eyes
planning to bring their next prey down

Snow leopards have beautifully long tails
paws adapted to walk on deep snow
able to ambush unsuspecting prey
by chasing down before the fatal blow

Mostly active between dawn and dusk
this silent big cat that can`t roar
solitary by nature, `til breeding
their survival we must ensure

Sadly these majestic creatures
are becoming such a rare sight
with the loss of their range and hunting
this means they are losing their fight


© Lissie Bull 2014 

Fearsome Dragon and The Young Knight

There was a low grumbling emitted from the cave
outside the entrance were large rocks and many bones
trembling, the young knight stepped forward. his knees knocking
it was so dark in that place and he feared the groans

he knew he had to enter and kill the Dragon
that much was fore told in the book of their great king
but how was he suppose to slay this mighty beast?
with just his sword, he needed to think of something

as he tiptoed forward he heard that sound again
it must be a very angry Dragon in there
the book told of many knights who had gone before
but none had returned alive, he was full of despair

slowly he moved forward, step by step he entered
standing there, he let his eye get use to the dark
he looked around and found many more bones scattered
with a lump in his throat, his quest he had to embark

this young knight started to walk further in the cave
it was very hard to see where he was treading
with his sword in hand he peered around the corner
before him was the dragon, sat on his bedding

the dragon is not as big as he had first thought
large scales and a long tail with a sharp point at the end
its eyes were big and sad as if he`d been crying
the knight was so unsure, should he kill or befriend

feeling in his heart that the dragon wouldn`t hurt him
the knight put down his weapon and smiled at the beast
it nodded its head and sort of smiled back at him
that instant they knew that the hostilities had ceased

from that very moment on, the two were great friends
the dragon showed him the bones were beasts of the wood
the young knight knew he wanted to help the dragon
now he would tell the king that everything was good

so he devised a good plan that would save them both
the knight would slay the dragon and get his reward
the dragon would leave his cave by night and fly off
all would be happy and they would meet up abroad.

the plan worked and all were content for many years
but sadly the truth is that dragons out live knights
so he returned to his cave and resumed his life
reaping mayhem and terror through the winter nights.




I have always been fascinated by knights and dragons and wanted to write a poem about them but with a twist.  I hope you enjoy this one.

© Lissie Poems 2014. 
Image found on www.guildford-dragon.com

Christmas Day

The build up to this special day

with all the usual traditions

will always full me with surprise

I have to set the right conditions 

tree is set in the best position

and presents placed correctly

food prepared and smells so good

for family will arrive directly

there`s so much anticipation 

as all is done in it`s special way

this Festive season has begun

so let`s enjoy our Christmas Day !

© Lissie Bull 2017

Christmas

with a twinkling Star

placed on top the tree

tinsel and baubles

all dazzling to see

cards on the mantle

presents wrapped up too

mistletoe by the door

Merry Christmas to you

© Lissie Bull 2017

That Festive Feeling ...

It`s a Merry Christmas kind of feeling
tree is up and tinsel hangs from the ceiling

presents wrapped in different coloured paper
all stacked up like a towering skyscraper

cards with cheery messages are seen

along with festive decorations in-between

with family favourite on the telly

and wonderful treats at the ready

so as all our family comes together

this is a wonderful time to treasure

(c)  Lissie Bull 2017

Cat amongst the crib

I don`t mean to be disrespectful

but this spot is very comfortable

snuggled among these little creatures

even though they`re Christmas features

 I really hoped you wouldn't see me

after the problems with last year tree

so I`m here to guard baby Jesus

until he`s big enough to protect us !

© Lissie Bull 2015

Image found on Facebook but don`t know the source

Visited my husband`s grave today and this is the poem I left there for him
along with a Christmas wreath,



Christmas Prayer

Through the year I think of you
and remember our time together

for each season holds a memory

that remains with me forever

missing your cheeky laughter

and the way you held me tight

for you filled my heart with joy

brightening up my soul with light

my Christmas prayer this year

is one that means so much to me

that you would join us at this time

and once more we`d be a family

Merry  Christmas  Steve
love and miss you always  xXx

Black Hole of the Heart

Black on black through utter darkness

deep spiralling holes pierce my soul

a void that can not be filled in

sadly I will never be whole

Anger raging round my system

causing an emotional flood

through this sad and torn heart

slowly oozing thick red rich blood

As all my will power drains away

life seems unworthy to behold

so let this existence depart

from this harsh and unyielding world

Depression brings on depressing poems... that help cleanse the soul !

© Lissie Poems 2017

image found on pics_about_space.com

True Christmas

On Christmas eve it was so cold

like it was all those years before

as a couple tried to find a room

but they're only offered a stable floor

amongst the hay and ox and ass

the saviour of the world was born

laid in a manger warm and safe

watched over by Mary, `til the morn

there were shepherds in the field

all guarding their flock by night

when a heavenly host appeared

telling them of the child, with delight

leaving to visit the baby

travelling to the little stable

bearing gifts for baby Jesus

showing him love, as they were able

Mary takes this all to her heart

God has told her, he was precious

so as we gather altogether

let`s remember that first Christmas

In this day and age, Christmas seems to be about presents, food, decorations and cards, but that was not how it use to be.  Maybe it`s time to remember the true meaning of Christmas and the birth of baby Jesus.

Merry Christmas to you all !!

© Lissie Bull 2012

The Festive Season !

Christmas Time, Mistletoe and Wine .... 
At least that`s how the song goes.   In the movies, Christmas is depicted as a wonderful time, shopping all done, the tree is up and decorated.  Pets snoozing contentedly by a roaring fire while the children play nicely. Lights sparkling and snow is falling as friends call round with gifts to share !

In the real world, mothers are stressed with all the shopping, preparations and cooking.  Fathers bewildered while dealing with the tree, work`s party and in-laws.  Kid`s Christmas present lists are longer and more expensive and the cost of the festive season has gone through the roof!

It`s a shame that the real meaning of Christmas is no longer relevant ..... bringing families together and celebrating not only the birth of Jesus, but also love and understanding and the joy of families and all that`s good in the world.

As you come together with your family around the Christmas Tree, opening your presents after a deliciously fulfilling meal and watching a seasonal movie ..... please give a thought to the ones who haven`t eaten a meal and don`t have any family to share gifts with. Some may not even have a roof over the heads.   I`m not appealing to you to give donations, but as you enjoy your festive season, please think about these people and give thanks for all that you have been lucky enough to have in your lives !

So may your meal be amazing, the tree decorations look fabulous, each coloured light bulb work perfectly. Here`s to everyone loving their presents and your home be warm and cosy as your pets sleep contently while snow lays on the ground, glistening around, as laughter is heard in the distance bringing merriment to everyone.

Here`s to a wonderfully magical Christmas !


Lissie  

xXx