Halloween Witch

With her stripey stockings
and a black pointed hat
travelling on a broom stick
accompanied by the cat

flying cross the landscape
causing mayhem everywhere
mumbling spells as she goes
creating sparks in the air

as the witches gather
on this Halloween night
parking up their broom sticks
it`s really quite a sight

in a clearing in the wood
                                                             many witches can be seen
                                                             casting their spooky spells
                                                             celebrating Halloween !
                                                       
                                                             © Lissie Bull 2016

Mirrored Reflections

Watching your face, I see
staring straight back at me
vision focused out there
so bright eyed as you stare
reflections in the glass
a sight I hope will last
darkness all around
for there is no sound
only curiosity I spy
in your beautiful eye
watching every movement
reflected there in front
oh I wonder what you see
as you stare straight at me!

© Lissie Bull. 2017
Image taken by etheraiel and found on DeviantArt

This has been a long creative day

so as the stars twinkle brightly

the crescent moon travels it`s orbit

it`s time to lay down my pen

sleep and let my dreams do the rest ...!

(c) Lissie Bull 2017

Morning ....!

So much has inspired me through yesterday
urging me to paint pictures via the ink in my pen
dancing across my crisp white parchment
forming images from the thoughts held in my head
now it`s time to pick up my pen.... and create from my heart ......!

© Lissie Bull 2017

When Witches Sleep

When all is said and done

and the wicked witch had spoken

the children can come out to play

for the rules may now be broken

bright fairy lights are shining

so, with a wink the fun can begin

the darkness went when that witch left

now its smiles and laughter all round

as the moon lights up the sky

fun and happiness abound

for the party is in full swing

therefore, let the witch sleep on!

© Lissie Bull 2015

Image found on angelfire.com

My special Nan

You were such a special nan
you meant the world to me
always there to make me smile
it was sad to set you free

watching you lose your memories
as you slowly slipped away
all I wanted was to have you back
now I try to remember you before that day

the things you did were noticed
the love you gave held dear
my life was especially lucky
when I knew that you were near

I saw how much you suffered
Alzheimer`s never easy
therefore I`ll say `Dear nan`
you meant the world to me!

(c) Lissie Bull 2017

Witches Coven

The witches are out tonight
swooping, soaring through the clouds
can`t you hear them cackling?
as they merge into small crowds

with sharp noses and beady eyes
scraggly hair and grotesque warts
they land their brooms in clearings
this their preferred mode of transport

each coven is complete now
a large cauldron is made ready
all thirteen witches around
as they hold their wands steady

eye of newt and tongue of frog
a thread from a dragon`s vest
webs from black widow spiders
for this spell will be the best

the night is so black and clear
that big round moon shining bright
for the witches` spell`s complete
so celebrate Halloween Night!!


Happy Halloween everyone!!!!

© Lis Bull 2013

Darkness

In the silence of the night
peace of heart is what I seek
though in the deep darkness
a tear runs down my cheek

no sound is felt at all
for everything is still
just the beating of my heart
thankful it`s not lost its will

memories of times past
tugging hard at my heart strings
where has all the love gone
wonder what the future brings

so until the dawn appears
let my tears flow freely
for though my joy has gone
I can still see clearly !

© Lissie Bull 2017
image found on pinterest .

Time to lay down my pen and close my book

as the moon shines through the darkness

let me rest my weary mind and body

so my dreams can wash over my sleeping soul

for only then can I create pictures from my heart ......

 (c)  Lissie Bull 2017

Hello Autumn

October rumblings
autumn`s now on its way
the warmth has left the sun
cold blue skies here to stay

weather`s unpredictable
but that's how I like it
maybe we`ll have snow soon
it strengthens the spirit!

bright colours on the trees
they`re changing their attire
orange, reds and yellows
summer can now retire

it`s like another world
low lying misty mornings
everything is shrouded
sending winter warnings

October`s a great month
marks a change in the year
for earth start to sleep
as winter will be here..

© Lissie Bull 2013

Rainbows

An arc of bright colours
stretching across the sky
with seven different stripes
I`m left wondering why 

Red as rich as fresh blood
orange as bright as the sunset
yellow just like the hot sun
blue as the ocean I`ll never forget

Indigo a rich exotic colour

and last but not least, violet

that fishes the rainbow

forming a beautiful sight

(c) Lissie Bull  2017

Bedtime.....!

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


© Lissie Bull 2017

Reflective moments

calming my inner peace

gentle ripples on the surface

a sense of release

tranquil meditation 

is the aim for this day

relaxation of the soul

slowly easing stress away

(c) Lissie Bull 2017

Dancing Inks

My coloured inks

poised there 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. 

Tonight........

who ever you may be
where ever you may go
I pray angels will always 
protect and watch over you......heart emoticon

© Lissie Poems 2015

Mother Earth

I stand here on the pinnacle of the world
watching over all that was made by man
while angelic angels champion above
wondering how we could ruin God`s plan

For Mother Earth is suffering so badly
as man strips her of her treasures
polluting all of the worlds resources
and extinguishing so many creatures

Will we ever be repentant of our greed
and see the error of our wicked ways
if we continue along this evil path
we only hasten the end of all our days


we have to look after the earth if we want to continue dwelling here...

© Lissie Poems 2014

Pumpkins at Halloween

Oh my, there`s a pumpkin on my door step
in the light of day it looks very sad
so cold and dead, should I throw it away?
it has a face carved that makes it look mad

however when the night time comes around
it`s a different story, for it lights up bright
with an evil grin and sharp pointed teeth
makes you feel it`ll jump up at you and bite

but for me it`s the frightening eyes that stare
they appear to watch you where ever you go
will they turn you into a zombie now
as you try to go past that grotesque glow

but remember on this Halloween Night
with the Witches, Ghouls and Zombies around
that the pumpkin head is there to protect
all lit up to ward off evil abound.

© Lis Bull 2017

Its great to see all the different types of carved pumpkins around on Halloween Night!

 

Time to Dream

After a day of making memories
with laughter and joy so deep
dream to hold onto and cherish

now it's time to settle down to sleep

all snuggled up and cosy in bed
remembering the events of that day
so wishing to still be back there
amongst the memories to stay

let the moon shine across it's path
and the darkness is all around
there's time to dream through the night
until once more the cockerel does sound !!

© Lissie Bull 2017

Woman in Love     

This woman
who would do
anything
to be with her man
underhanded
and manipulative
determined
to win her case
to remain
in his strong arms
no matter
what everyone felt
thick skinned
blinkered to all that`s
economical
with what was truth
love is blind
but the others are not
so stubborn
to the bitter end!


©Lissie Bull 2017

Hi there,  

As most of you know, I started writing after the death of my husband, Steve, over 10 years ago.  I have found this a great help for me, I now feel stronger, more confident and look on this world with a lot more hope.

Since then, I have started to help others who have been through the same as I have. 
Losing a loved one is such a massive and life changing event and each one of us experience many different emotions, feelings and outlook on life.  How will I cope, how will my children manage and how long will the process take?  

These are questions that can not always be answers in the same way to each and every one who goes through bereavement. It`s different for everyone.  My four children coped in their own way and each was very different from each other and myself.

Over the years my emotions and outlook on life have changes. My children have become adults and are moving on with their lives and therefore I feel less stressed and ready to move on to the next chapter of my life.

So these changes are a good thing in my mind and I can`t wait to continue.  Therefore I am on the hunt for a venue to do an open mic event, whether that`s an evening event or a day time one. I would love to invite other poets, story tellers and people who can tell a story through lyrics.  It would enable us to make new friends, experience new concepts of what we enjoy and maybe even some collaborations too.

I have a passion for poetry and introducing others to it`s healing power.   It doesn`t matter what the poetry or story is like as long as it helps the person who is writing, it helps us to express our inner feelings and emotions, and therefore allowing the healing to start.

If you would like to know more then please leave a comment here or on my Facebook page,

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

I am open to all ideas and offers of help.

Thank you 

Lissie

Twins

Gazing upon our wondrous twins
with little hands and perfect feet
new lives to protect and treasure
that make our family now complete


© Lissie Bull 2015
Image found on jodieotte.com

Sweet Dreams

After a hard day playing

it`s time for you to sleep

off to where you can dream

all comfy on the sofa

curled up snug and warm

thinking of tasty cream

you look so soft and fluffy

in the refection of the moon

whiskers caught in its light

purrfect as you sleep

sweet dreams little one

slumber on through the night

© Lissie Bull 2018
Image found on heartit.com

 


This happy little Santa
all sparkly and bright
bringing gift to good children
on Christmas Eve night !

(c) Lissie Bull 2017

Jack O`Lantern

Round face
Orange face
Staring out for me
Carved face
Lit face
Shining out at me
Gruesome smile
Cheeky eyes
Candles lit I see
Scary face
Pumpkin head
My Jack O`Lantern be.....


Happy Halloween!!


© Lis Bull 2013

image found on designbolts.com

I am not a Robot 

I`m a person, a human being
not a servant to be trod all over
at everyone`s beck and call
but I know life`s no bed of clover

my youth was a long time ago
it should be my time to rest
yet still I have so many chores
left exhausted and depressed

everyone should have time to laugh
and feel good about themselves
so why do I have to keep on toiling
we should be allowed to be ourselves

I'm not a robot, to do your bidding
but a daughter, wife and mother
please don't take me for granted
for once I'm gone, there is no other!

© Lissie Bull 2017
Image found on youtube

Pulsating Beat.....

there`s anticipation in the air
drums, mic, guitars and bass
all that`s wanted is the band
come on! let crank up the pace

then as the lights start to flash
to the shouts from the crowd
thumping beat of the music
feeling the pulse good and loud

for as they strut their stuff
racing around the stage
hyping up the audience
almost into a rage

screaming out the lyrics
head banging to the beat
for the band`s in their zone
playing in this pulsating heat

© Lissie Bull 2017
Image by kennethSoldfjeld on DeviantArt