A

                               splash

                               of ice

                                jagged

                                spikey

                               all frail

                                and brittle

                                single moment

                                in a frozen time

                               each one so different to the eye

                                   a work of sheer beauty

                             through the freezing, bitter cold

                               a piece of art in its own right

                                intricate patterns to be spied

through the bleakness of winter snow, ice and a blast of wind

        drifting down through the air, floating softly in flurries

                                  thus creating each snow flake glistening

                                    sparkling in the winter sun

                                a splash of art

                                 frosted blue

                                abstract vision

                                 delicate beauty!

Image titled " Frosted Abstract Blue," by Rosshi

and found on DeviantArt.

Jack Frost might freeze my ink
numb my fingers
so I can't write
but through the warmth of my heart
my pen will flow with passion.....

© Lissie Bull 2014

Poetry for the blind.


I had an interesting commission recently.  I was asked to write a poem for a lovely lady to give to her partner for Christmas.  Nothing unusual with that, you may say,  but her partner is blind.

I wrote a poem for her that was made up from her own words and she was really happy with it`s our come . Then I contacted the Royal National Institution of the Blind to ask if they could help.  They were very happy to help and today I received the poem that has been transcribed into braille.

This is such an honour and I am so pleased to be able to send this to my customer and I hope her partner enjoys his Christmas gift.

So never feel that a challenge is impossible as there is always a chance that it is possible. This was the case for me and I am so glad that I took it on.  I have learnt so much and I am so proud of what I have achieved. 

The Poem ...

Stephen

my special boyfriend

can't wait for Christmas with you

I feel such joy and happiness

in everything we do.

I know it will be a special time

every moment we're together

the magic of the festive season

will build memories forever

you're my Christmas dream

I couldn't ask for more

just want to give you all you need

and a future you`re hoping for.

(c) Lissie Bull 2017

Double Joy....

Welcoming our bundles of joy
two pairs of feet and hands
bright eyes that show pure love
and curls of golden strands

hearing their gurgling sounds
our great joy can not be beat
sharing the love of twins
our family`s now complete

© Lissie Bull 2017
                                                                 image found on pinterest

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

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Star

Shining

On top the tree

Our Christmas Tree

Tinsel and many baubles

Bright sparkling lights that flash

Our beautifully tall festive tree

Not forgetting all the chocolate Santas

At the bottom there are many different presents

Some small little packages and others large and lumpy

All so brightly wrapped with ribbons and bows

Casting shadows where the cat could go and hide

Wondering if she will sniff out her present before the day

Each family has its own traditions when celebrating Christmas

So let us all

Give thanks

So Merry

Christmas!

                                                                                                 © Lis Bull 2017

Twinkle Twinkle Little Star

A 

star

upon

the top

of our tree

shining brightly

a gift for our world

lighting up this merry Christmas season of cheer

sparkling brightly with the many decorations

coloured tinsel, baubles, twinkling lights

bringing great  joy to  the festivities

this little star shines out with joy

proclaiming good will to men

with powdery       snow  falling

the fire side              so warming

this   little                        sweet star

shining                                  brightly

upon                                          the top

 our                                                  tree

                                                             

                                                   © Lissie Bull 2014

                

                   Christmas Cheer!                  

It`s that time of year again

the excitement is growing

everyone has their secrets

there`s no sign of it slowing

Shopping bags and packages

sticky tape, and wrapping paper...

cards written and presents done

all this fun is such a caper

Decorations all in place

just love the atmosphere

raise you glass everyone

for Christmas time is here!

Christmas count down has started !!

© Lissie Bull 2016

Image found on clipart

The shoot.

Following countryside pursuits 
with shotgun and cartridge to hand
through your sight, the target is seen
take aim and fire on your command !

© Lissie Bull 2017
Image from Thelwell and found on pinterest

Cathedral Close

Slowly emerging through the mist

this mighty building comes into view
a changing landscape in the morning
through trees that's grey in form and hue

its elegant spire shrouded in fog
looming over this ancient city
such wondrous grandeur to be seen
in this county of tranquillity

as the sun builds up it' strength
revealing this Cathedral's beauty
this house of God comes to life
to perform its heavenly duty

(c) Lissie Bull 2017

My Heavenly Moon

A tiny speck of light

shining in the dark so bright

poised high in the sky

where angelic angels fly

this orb of fire that I see

filling the sky with beauty

it feels good to see it there

sparkling with so much flair

this sweet heavenly sphere

that fills me with much cheer

knowing I`ll see you soon

my heavenly moon

 © Lissie Bull 2013