every dream

fulfilled

begins with a

simple  wish

© Lissie Bull 2017

Sandra

S plendid wood turner
A lways willing to help
N ever a harsh word
D iligent in everything
R eliable and helpful
A  wonderful friend

© Lissie Bull 2017

Mr Bumble Bee

Loud buzzings announces
there are bumble bees about
hopping from flower to flower
collecting the pollen while out

his big fat striped body
held high on stubby wings
buzzing around everywhere
following directions from one that sings

love to hear him as he goes
its a sign that summers here
pollinating the fruit trees
I salute him with a cheer!


Love the sound of the bumble bees....its summertime again..!!


© Lissie Bull 2017

This beautiful Orchid flowers for around five weeks or more. Now my Orchid has ten blossoms. Around the flower a glow of love and healing energy. Whenever I feel sad this beautiful flowers sends healing energy. I believe it is on the vibration of Archangel Michael sending love & protection.

Orchids

Orchids , a sweet obsession

 flowers of passion and beauty 

softly glowing with pure love

and full of healing energy

pale petals that bring much joy 

delicate like angel`s wings

tall and elegantly posed

gentle queens or regal kings

so pleasing to our senses

sheer pleasure of these flowers

offering us such calmness 

orchids sharing their healing powers

                                                           © Lissie Bull 2016

                                                         Image taken by Miranda Dunn and found on Facebook

Good Night.

As the evening draws to a close
with cat snoozing on my lap
its time to think about sleep
but first I'll have a nightcap

peaceful tranquility felt
under the pale light of the moon
I slowly climb the stairs to bed
snuggling up, I'll drift off soon

© Lissie Bull 2017

Something to help your little ones

on their first day at school.

Here are two keyrings

one for me and one for you

linking us together

the whole day through

we both have one each

while we work and we play

sharing my love for you

on your first school day.

© Lissie Bull 2017

If you would like to order one for your little one, 

please feel free to message me.

Lissie

Evening Reflections

Reflections of the day
dwell deep in my mind
as the sun begins to set
I can start to unwind

the events of the day
can now draw to an end
I'll can hold them so dear
like a wonderful friend

when all is said and done
I still need my rest
so it`s time now to chill
the evenings are the best

watching the sun go down
pull up a chair and join me
we'`ll put the world to rights
and sharing a good story

© Lissie Bull 2017
Image found on pinterest

Writer's Block

Writing is such a big part of my life, expressing my emotions through poetry.
Letting my pen dance across my note pad and paint pictures using the words from my heart.  A poetic form of a diary.

This is a great coping mechanism for myself and for many people and also helps me look back over my emotional life.

However sometimes writing becomes difficult, my pen doesn't dance or paint new pictures. These can be hard times where emotions, experiences and even events are unable to be written about because of writer's block!

The longer writer's block continues the worse it becomes. Frustration sets in and I find myself more determined to try to write. This can cause problems, like self doubt, feelings of failure and even giving up writing.

The best thing for me is to walk away and do something completely different for awhile and then when I feel more relaxed, I can pick up my pen and try again. Most of the time this is all I need to do. Other times, I have to leave it a little longer and then try again.

So never give up if you go through writer's block, for with time, you can pick your writing up again and create new poetry, essays or even a novel too !!

Lissie

Paul placidly pondering positively

Always affectionate around all

Uniting unusually unique unions

Lovable lighthearted loyal lad.

© Lissie Bull 2017

Time for Relaxation

After a stressful day

it`s time for relaxation

to recharge dead batteries

sipping a coffee concoction

watching steam curling upwards

so mesmerising to my eyes

the room full of strong aromas

enjoy the moment, as time flies

with each sip, all stress disperses

helping ease the aches of the day

from my shoulders through to my toes

feel the tensions flowing away

coffee is the best medicine

to refresh the body again

take time out for relaxation

let the latte release the strain.......

mmmm coffee time and relaxation...

© Lissie Poems 2017

Blue Owl

This little blue owl
is looking for a home
somewhere to be loved
so she doesn`t have to roam

with bright smiling eyes
she looking everywhere
so please say hello
and show that you care !





Pretty little pink owl
Interested in a forever home
Needing some love and attention
Kindly come and say hello

Owls protect your home
Worth having around
Likeable and full of wisdom. 






Friendship Owl

This sweet little owl
has found he`s all alone
will you help him out 
with a friendly loving home

Technology

My kids and their generation take technology for granted. They panic is they don't have their mobile phones with them !  If only they knew how we coped.
When I was their age it was so different.  The house phone was in the hall at the bottom of the stair, so no privacy.  There were no mobiles, internet, computers or freeview television.
We used our imagination and made our own entertainment and still had a great time.  People talked to each other, the art of conversation.  It saddens me to see friends out for a coffee but everyone is on their mobile texting or playing games and not interacting with the rest of their group!
If I needed to send a letter, I would sit down, get out my pen and writing pad and manually write a letter, put it in an envelope with a stamp and post it in a letter box. Now a days its an email or text.  It doesn't feel personal at all.  I love receiving a hand written letter.
I've heard that my kids are the generation of the future, bright, intelligent and forward looking.  They have internet, Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, and so much more.
So when I hear my kids saying that they are bored, I am amazed that they could even feel that way with so much entertainment to hand!  DS, Xbox, Playstation etc
What would they do with a power cut or loss of interest ? 
We have many board games in the house and they are a joy to play, I love hearing my kids laughing and chatting around the table as we play.
So in this age of technology, are we really moving forward ?  I feel that is debatable
Kids can appear to be isolated and in their own worlds with all the contents of the screens streaming  alien lands and far off battles. Much more interesting than this world !

Technology ... constantly changing, developing and upgrading !

Hidden Sleeper..

look in the warmest spot you know 
and there you`ll find this feline bundle
curled up snug as a bug in a box
all comfy in this urban jungle

sleep on, my sweet hidden sleeper
surrounded by books, bags and blocks
purr gently as you continue to dream
in your full but snug cardboard box

© Lissie Bull 2017

Good Night !

time to settle down to sleep
as the moon watches over you
and the stars twinkle brightly
until morning light shines through


© Lissie Bull 2017

Tracey

True friendship
Reliable and caring
Always helpful when needed
Cheerful through life
Everyone loves
You're one of the best !

© Lissie  Bull 2017

Decision Time.

I had a shower
and washed my hair
put a dress on
but you weren't there !

sipped my coffee
and had a think
decision made
with a little wink

so all made up
a wondrous sight
heading off out
for a fun packed night !!

© Lissie Bull 2017

Starry Night

Tucked up in a blanket of blue sky

under the lights of a thousand stars

each soul may sleep soundly tonight

dreaming of a paradise that`s ours

twinkling stars lighting up the sky

reassuring us of a peaceful night

quietening the heart and soul

waking refreshed in the morning light

© Lissie Bull 2017

image found on pinterest

Alone ….    


As tears run down my face
I realise that I`m alone
no one here to support me
such pain I`ve never known

you`re not here to hug me
comfort my aching heart
show me love and kindness
for my world`s been torn apart

© Lissie Bull 2017

Timothy, an army explosive sniffer dog, wears the helmet of a soldier who placed it on his head at the site of a car loaded with explosives that was detonated by an army anti-bomb squad in Pradera, southwestern Colombia in 2012.

Canine Soldier.!


War Zones around the world
where man and dog work together
braving bombs and poisonous gas
plus snipers in all types of weather

they`re emotionally connected
and support their military squad
fighting against great tyranny
and enemies serving their god !

 comrades in arms against the enemy
braving shrapnel from a bomb blast
each dog remains with their handler
doing more then they have been asked

the trust that is found between them
a bond that will not be betrayed
companionship that`s the strongest
 at rest or defending the blockade

for man and dog united in a cause

standing proud together in armour
as they risk their lives to protect
serving our great country with honour

 © Lissie Bull 2015

image found on www.viralspell.com

Bedtime.....!

Night creeps in through a key hole
and takes me by surprise
street lights luminate outside
while my bed now beckons from the dark
as I slowly climb the stairs to slumber....!


© Lissie Bull 2015

Good Night

Its time settle down to sleep
after such a fun packed Sunday
playing games out in the garden
can't believe it'll soon be Monday

just found a really comfy spot
so all stretched out with eyes closed tight
time to dream of new adventures
therefore I'll wish you all Good Night !

© Lissie Bull 2017

Tiger, Tiger !

each stripe is different

every coat, unique

awesome camouflage 

at nature`s boutique

moving through jungle

in silent stealth mode

seeking his next meal

as his bright eyes glowed

hardly visible

to the naked eye

this tiger`s walking

confident and sly

our majestic kings
endangered creatures

it`s for us to help
one of earth's treasures

oh tiger tiger

this is now your hour

our symbol of freedom
such beauty and power

There is a need to save these wonderful creatures

© Lissie Bull 2017
inspired by a watercolour painted by Olechka01 from DeviantArt

Mum's Taxi

It`s really quite amazing

How my life can twist and turn

One moment I`m sat at home

Then I`m off to drive and learn

Collecting friends from the station

Drive to Lacock in the sun

Or a shopping trip with my friends

Nor forgetting the school run

So remember what the sign says

The one in my car window

"Mum`s Taxi", so I`m the best

I`m here through rain, sun or snow!

Mum`s Taxi is a great occupation and I love it! 

© Lissie Bull 2013

 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

Revealed 

Through the mists of time
shrouded from vision
objects seem strange
slowly they`re revealed
grey structures forming
as we move forward
stronger shapes appear
things become more solid
from out of the fog
lamps and barricades
emerging into view
towering over us
followed by cold steel
dark and foreboding
this great structure
a gate way across
the unseen waters
with a lone figure
cycles on past
in front of the bridge
such architecture
invites you to use
so through the fog
the river is crossed
to new horizons
never miss a chance
to explore the future ....!


© Lissie Bull 2014
Imagectaken by torobala

Silence

Silence is golden

Or so they say

But I see silence

In a silver way

Silence is peaceful

Shining bright

Refreshingly good

Sparkling with light

Muffling the sounds

All around

So you`re left in peace

Harmony is found

Floating on air

Wondering

Whether this will last

I`m still pondering.

© Lissie Bull 2017
Image found on IAS paper

Garden Guardian.

I`m watching you from my vantage point
camouflaged with leaves on head
whiskers like spider's webs against the wood
and a stare that could stop you dead

like a statue I'm hidden from sight
on territorial patrol duty 
silently I wait ready to pounce
I may be on guard but I'm still a beauty!


© Lissie Bull 2017
image take by valjakettu on DeviantArt

Caught in Moonlight

Across the darkened woodland
shafts of moonlight hit the ground
pools of light along the path
beauty seen without a sound !

delicate details of leaves
picked out clearly against black
as hues of wonderous blues
eerily seen further down the track

© Lissie Bull 2017
Imaged found on mother nature network

Pink Mist

Floating silently over pink mist
shimmering the last sun light
full of mystery and intrique
an eerie moon, shining !

perfect orb above this earth
caught in the evening hues
bidding farewell to the sun
creating exciting views !

a sweet bright summer's moon
continuing along its pathway
as darkness engulfs this scene
night slowly takes over from day

© Lissie Bull 2017