Wintry Morning

Stepping out the door

with gloves and keys in hand

the car is covered in ice

encased in a layer of white

there`s scraping to be done!

it takes some time to clear

through billowing clouds of breath

and numb fingers fumbling

ice slowly scrapped away

the chore is now complete!

once sat in the driver`s seat

with blowers on full blast

as the car is all steamed up

soon be time to set off

and explore the wintry world!

® Lissie Bull 2018

Festive Season....

Christmas season is such a wondrous time of the year, a day spent with your family and friends. Sharing gifts, food and company, giving thanks for all that we have in life, should put broad smiles across our bright faces.

My children are all in their twenties now so Christmas has lost some of it`s sparkle. They still enjoy parties, food and family time, not forgetting the gifts too. The part that is no longer necessary, are the little traditions that I`ve always done, like leaving out a glass of milk (Santa shouldn`t drink and drive lol ) and a mince pie to refresh Santa after his visit.  Sitting down to watch the Christmas movies or cartoons with the whole family and  Turkey Sandwiches before bed.

It`s great that they still want to come over and share their Christmas with me and that makes me so happy.  The boys have even taken my down to the pub for a cider!

However, there are some traditions I will not change.  Little gifts on the end of their beds to wake to and not opening their presents that are under the Christmas Tree until after lunch and the dishes are washed done.  Gives me a day off !!

Do your family have their own little traditions that you keep going with?  I hope so, as it`s can really make a great Christmas.

No matter what age my kids are, Christmas is a special time for me and I will always run an open house for everyone who wants to pop in and say hello.

I hope you enjoy all the preparations for your Christmas Season and find time to come together with your family and friends.


Lissie

Pain ….. 

Being a mother is so rewarding, watching your children grow into wonderfully confident adults. Seeing them develop and mature and go out into the big wide world.

To get to that point in time, there many difficult times to get through.  Baby blues,illnesses, accidents, stressful school events to heart breaks, debt and depression. We all go through at least one or two of these in a life time.

Emotions run high, as blood pressure does too !  It`s hard to cope with it all.  Even as they get older, it doesn`t get any better.  I was always told  the first 30 years were the worse!!

It breaks my heart to see one of my kids getting stressed over what I felt was a minor problem,  I felt helpless trying to reassure them. Motherhood can really be so treacherous.

Now don`t get me wrong, I love my family ….  but that doesn`t mean I get stressed with them. So to help me I turn to my poetry.  When I am emotional, I find I can write with more feeling and passion. ( I don`t want my kids to go through hell so I can write )  

Is there a trigger that helps you to write?  What inspires you ?   Is it a feeling, picture, smell, word or something else?   I would love to know.

Poetry is a fabulous way to write down your triumphs, heart breaks, sadness, happiness and memories !

So never forget to write these all down, whether on a laptop or pen and paper ….. never stop writing !!

Lissie 

Wintry Scene 

A deathly silence is felt

across an icy frost 

that covers this land

muffling all of nature 

grass like fur stands 

white against the light

frozen in this moment

all crusted in frost

this wintry scene 

in many hues of greys

covering this earth

causing the air to chill !

© Lissie Bull 2016

photo taken by fallen-cherubim

on Deviantart 

Jack Frost...

My window is covered in ice

a white blanket engulfs everything

spiky branches silhouette the moon

as a mist can be seen all around

the howling winds swirl about

temperatures have dipped below zero

glistening spider webs span the plants

tiny foot prints across my path way

Jack Frost has been dancing here

he has left his mark for all to see

Its getting colder now as winter is tapping on my door

I remember stories of Jack Frost when I was a kid.

© Lissie Bull 2018

Pendock Primary School

Flowers of Remembrance

Bright flowers sparkle in the sunlight

each one unique in it`s own way

a remembrance of those poppy fields

something to inspire us everyday

yellows, purples, reds and greens

 a ladybird, cat and strawberries

vivid colours inspire us all

we should never forget their stories

 five local soldiers lost their lives

as four families were ripped apart

their memories will stay with us

in crafted flower from the heart

(c) Lissie Bull 2018

Secret Woodland

along the old abandoned lane

 through an ancient woodland

 hazy sunshine lingers 
unwilling to bend to man`s command

many hues of nature`s colours
fills the pathway in a timeless mist
sunlight flickers through leaves
landscape caressed and kissed

silence broken only by sweet notes
as feathers catch the light
song birds bring the wood to life
adding to this wondrous sight!

(c) Lissie Bull 2018

Chuckles.

Cheery disposition 

Humour felt from within

Unique to everyone

Carefree and fun loving

Kisses for the soul 

Laughter from the heart

Everybody's happy

Smiles around the world !

© Lissie Bull 2018

Life`s Journey.....

Life is but a stepping stone

along our journey together

though our paths have separated

we`ll be reunited forever

© Lissie Bull 2016

Image found on Pinterest.com

As the sun dips below the horizon
I`m wrapped in the darkness of night
signalling me to lay down my pen
and rest my weary body after a busy day
for now`s the time to allow my thought to flow

(c) Lissie Bull 2018

As the sun spreads slowly across my desk
I`m ready to pick up my pen 
and let the ink flow freely across the page
slowly revealing wondrous pictures 
through the words found deep within my soul

(c) Lissie Bull 2018

Lightning Strikes

Under the black sky of night

 deep rumblings of thunder

 heard in the distance

through torn clouds asunder

a pause in the darkness

 flashes of lightening is seen

racing across the entire sky

where silence had once been

white veins of electricity

sheer power brightens the sky

lighting up the landscape

after Thunder is heard to cry

the stage is set for the show

as Thunder sings their song

and Lightening illuminates

as we the audience look on !

(c) Lissie Bull 2019