My Spot

Here on this spot

is where I will rest

watching life go by

from this step is best

it`s comfy sat here

half way up the stairs

I`m all stretched out

better than on the chairs

can safely snooze on

observing contently

always looking my best

while purring gently

aware of all events

up stairs and below

for this step`s great fun

and I enjoy life`s show!!

© Lissie Bull 2020

Photo titled "Princess Masi 2"  taken by Bluebetty 20  found on DeviantArt

Little Angels

Joy to our hearts

unique characters

caring and trusting

inquisitive minds

sharing their love

for they're our future

© Lissie Bull 2014
image from fanpop.com

Saxophonist

beautifully created in brass

with jazz undertones

sexy sounds that touch the soul

carrying you off to new zones !

(c) Lissie Bull 2018

Half submerged

with raised alert eyes

watching the world

waiting for its prey to pass by

looking like an abandoned log

hard gnarled skin, like bark

yellow, green pupils staring

laying in ambush for its meal

ready to spring at anything

willing to wait for hours

but when it sees its prey

oh boy, can it strike fast

as it launches forward

with impressive speed

then into a death roll

for the final kill...

I saw a lovely picture of a Cuban Crocodile laying in wait for its supper and was struck by its impressive stance.

Image taken by  manwithashadow 
© Lissie Bull 2015

Marriage

on this special day

as we exchange our vows

the future`s in our hands

as we step out together

thank you for loving me

I won`t let you down

(c)  Lissie Bull 2019

My turn !

Act your age, they say
why should I?  No way!!

I just wanna be me
live my life, be free

I have done all that
now I`ve hung up me hat

kids have now moved on
so it`s time for fun

I was there when needed
my advice was heeded

they have all done good
which is as they should

well now it`s my time

so I`ll end this rhyme !

(c) Lissie Bull 2018

Just a little poem about having fun now the kids have grown up.

Pen or Sword

The written word is mightier than the sword

expressed through sheer passion in every possible way

a single phrase can change a mood

so lay down all weapons and enjoy this day!

(c) Lissie Bull 2018

I was reading some Nursery Rhymes to a friend`s daughter and she loved Little Miss Riding Hood.  She asked me to write a version for her.  This is the result and I`m pleased to say little Katie loved it !

Little Miss Red...!

Little Miss Red

got up out of bed

to go and visit her gran

picked up her coat

and a five pound note

running out of her caravan

through the dark wood

dressed in her red hood

her basket on her arm

feels someone is there

sees a fox... what a scare !

but she`d never come to harm

for in her pocket

found next to her Locket

she carries a little pistol 

if he comes near

he can join big brown bear

sweeping the streets of Bristol !

so off she skips

a smile on her lips

can`t wait to see her Grandmother

she`ll have such fun

playing out in the sun

best place to be through the summer  !

© Lissie Bull 2016

Image found on pinterest