Colours of Bereavement

A quiet moment to ponder
to think things through and see
the kaleidoscope of life
is bearing down on me

the colours that were first seen
after that dreadful day
were all so foreboding
like dark blacks and grey

a shaft of light has started
to peep through stormy skies
black begins to turn to blues
that`s what happens after someone dies

as despair starts to slip away
the colours change again
greens and reds begin to show
does this also happen to men?

anniversaries come and go
the light is getting stronger
colours twist and change again
more brighter tones stay longer

oranges and pinks now show
a smile upon my face
whites and creams are appearing next
and a spring is in my pace

if you could see me now, my love
you`d see a different person
bright colours all around me now
as I know that I can carry on.

© Lissie Bull 2010

Never..

piercing pain felt deep

never deminishes 

eating away at my soul

never to feel safe

within your loving arms

never to hear

tender whispers in my ear

never to see you

walk through the front door

call out my name

and give me a mighty hug! 

(c) Lissie Bull 2019

Frosty start....

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

with billowing clouds of breath

the chore is now complete

engine roaring, heater blowing

all strapped in for the ride

the car is steaming up!

it`s now time to set off

and explore the wintry world

® Lissie Bull 2019

My little cat is hungry

which makes her really angry     

all my cupboards are empty

so it`s off to the shop

there`s no time to stop

until we have food a plenty !

© Lis Bull 2019

Daughter

to my gorgeous and loving daughter

who fills my heart with happiness

proud of all that you`ve achieved

your beauty shines so bright

may your life be full

with joy and love

smile my dear

daughter

smile

(c) Lissie Bull 2019

Solitude

Silence of the moment

in the stillness of time

caught in the sunlight

sheer innocence seen

(c) Lissie Bull 2019

image taken by Cochalita 

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 2019

Christmas Time

this is the season to be festive

decorating the Christmas tree
hang the stockings by the fire
wrapped gifts await the morn
Santa rides tonight
gifts for good kids
Christmas Day
is here
joy!
🎄  

(c) Lissie Bull 2019 

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 2017

Image found on clipart

That Festive Feeling!

It`s a Merry Christmas kind of feeling

tree is up and tinsel hangs from the ceiling

presents wrapped in different coloured paper

all stacked up like a towering skyscraper

cards with cheery messages are seen

along with festive decorations in-between

with family favourite on the telly

and wonderful treats at the ready

so as all our family comes together

this is a wonderful time to treasure

(c)  Lissie Bull 2017

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 2019

timeless moments

held in our hearts

never to be forgotten

even after love departs

(c) Lissie Bull 2019

          

Christmas Holly

Christmas snow lies over the land

surrounded by reds and greens of the holly

beautiful to see yet sharp in hand

may this festive season be so jolly

(c) Lissie Bull 2019