Tuesday 28 July 2020


Moonlight

soft moonlight shimmers over the sea
while following it`s nightly arc
casts shadows across the waves
ripples caught in it`s light
gentle soothing sounds
calming the soul
touched senses
moonlight
peace

(c) Lissie bull 2020

Coffee Time

rich aroma of a strong coffee
filling my senses with pleasure
soothing power of the beans
awakening the soul
feeling  so alive
revitalized
enriching
coffee
time

(c) Lissie bull 2020




Friday 24 July 2020


Whirling World

The world all around me
spinning, racing, pounding
engulfing my emotions
smothering and drowning

trapped in a revolving cycle
feeling so much tension
irritation, resentment 
never any intervention 

life whirling faster and faster
vision blurred, can not undo
screaming from deep within
nowhere to escape too

sound pulsing through my veins
flooding my soul with pain
stop this speeding roundabout
will I ever find myself again?

(c) Lissie Bull 2020










Thursday 23 July 2020


   Batman came to school..

Batman came to school today
to learn his alphabet
brought an apple for his teacher
then sat down with the class pet

after lunch we played football
but his cape got in the way
back inside for art class
then home after a great day

© Lissie Bull 2016

Monday 20 July 2020



Healing Cats

it always amazes me, 
how cats just know your moods
they come and show you love
whenever you need it most
sad news or illness 
they are always there
warming up your lap, 
nuzzling you and purring
when you really need it most
they have this sixth sense
its homes in on your needs
they are there like a shot
healing you with all their love
cats are amazing animals
they are there when it really counts
I adore my cats.....


© Lissie Bull 2020

Saturday 18 July 2020





I am the servant for two wonderful cats!!






Feline Friends

Dirty foot prints across my work top
neatly stacked papers knocked to the ground
a whisker lies there on the pillow
there has to be a cat some where around

hear a jingling of a tiny bell
the soft meow from inside a box
or a padding of paws across the boards
purring as steady as the house clocks

crashing of a vase that`s been knocked over
to the howling under the moon at night
our feline friends are part of the family
snuggled up asleep, so every thing`s alright


(c) Lissie Bull 2020

Wednesday 15 July 2020



Nonsense of Life

When all is said and done
the final curtain`s down
pick up your kit bag now
come on and smile, don`t frown

the grass is greener there
at least that`s what I`m told
so I should go exploring
travel before I`m too old

a pint full of goodness
to help me on my way
humble pie to feed me
thank you, is what I say

have to spend to gain things
to give and not to ask
your mission will start here
so please complete the task

to fight is to conquer
the battle can be won
so look on the bright side
because life can be fun!!

(c) Lissie Bull 2020

This is a little nonsense poem using up some of the phrases I knew when I was younger 
They always make me laugh !

Tuesday 14 July 2020







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
now to build a life together

(c)  Lissie Bull 2020

Monday 13 July 2020





My Angel

Miss your love and kindness
since the angels came for you
so now I look to the stars 
and feel that you are near
watch over me from above
wrap me in your loving wings
walk with my along me journey
hand in hand keep me on track
until we meet up once more
I`ll always miss you!

© Lissie Bull 2023

Saturday 11 July 2020



Green Eyed

this green eyed beauty
surveying everyone
never missing anything
watching out for fun

mesmerizing eyes
observing all around 
calculating actions
not making a sound

such reflective eyes
follow every movement
no need to turn around,
can pounce in a moment

(C) Lissie Bull 2020










Friday 10 July 2020

Twins





Twins

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

© Lissie Bull 2020




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

(c) Lissie Bull 2020

Thursday 9 July 2020






Wishing the world Good Morning
the tools of my day await me
crisp white paper await the pen
my chosen sword for this task
let the ink flow freely today !

© Lissie Bull 2020




Good Night

As the moon shimmers
over many of  life`s oceans 
as you rest peacefully in bed
rocked to sleep by it`s gentle motions

dream sweetly of all that`s good
as you drift on through the night
until morning breaks it`s surface
and your day is warm and bright

© Lissie Bull 2020


Glimpse of Red Fur

A glimpse of red fur in the night
bright flash of eyes are then seen
and a streak of white tipped tail
are signs of where it has been

there`s silence in the suburbs
though they scurry all about
scrambling through the rubbish
searching for food with their snout

only seen in din street lights
as they saunter all around
their pups following along
here they`re not chased by a hound

able to blend in to the night
foxes are resilient
so alert to all their world
these creatures are brilliant!

Saw a fox running along our street, in and out of the lamp lights....

© Lissie Bull 2020
image found on dailymail.co.uk



May your life be filled with
mornings of happiness and light
and sweet dreams throughout the night

© Lissie Bull 2020

Wednesday 8 July 2020



Bereavement

for the loss of someone so special
painful emotions felt so deep
silence when once was laughter
wonderful memories
lovingly treasured
tears flow freely
remembrance
heart felt 
love

(c) Lissie Bull 2019  

Tuesday 7 July 2020



Sunny Days

Sunshine and blue skies
laughter and big smiles

ice cream and sticky fingers
a memory that lingers

bright coloured fabrics
and some cheery lyrics

face paints, coloured balloons
on lazy sunny afternoons

picnics by the river`s edge
watching ducklings fledge

chilling out in many ways
enjoying those sun filled days!


© Lissie Bull 2020

Mum`s Taxi

It`s really quite amazing
how my life can twist and turn
one moment I`m sat at home
then I`m off to drive and learn

collecting children from the station
a drive to uni in the sun
or a shopping trip with my friends
not forgetting the school run

so remember what the sign says
the one in my car window
"Mum`s Taxi", so I`m the best
I`m here through rain, sun or snow!


Mum`s Taxi is a great occupation and I love it! 
© Lissie Bull 2020

Monday 6 July 2020







Washing Line

on a warm, breezy summer morning
fresh billowing laundry drying
like coloured sails out at sea
secured with wooden pegs
rhythmically swaying
so crisp and clean
in the sun
washing 
line!

(c0 Lissie bull 2020






Sunday 5 July 2020




 Silent Soul!

Loneliness here
in a house full of souls
sat here on my own
evening after evening
listening to voices
from distant rooms

with a cat snoozing
so comfy on my lap
content in the silence
soft purrs in the twilight
as I gently stroke her fur
my only company tonight

(c) Lissie Bull 2020















Friday 3 July 2020






Lockdown (easing) !?!?

our way of life has changed so much
living through lockdown is tough
stay at home, protect the NHS
there are times we`ve had enough

but now with easing lockdown
 our government is having a joke
one day we have to stay at home
the next day we can meet other folk

we had to do our jobs from home
if we had kids, to school them too
only go out to shop or exercise
it`s so complicated but true!

we can now return to work 
but travelling is a nightmare
driving, cycling or shank`s pony
don`t use buses if you have a care!

they want the schools to open again
a staggered start is planned
but preparation is in a shambles
not sure if schools understand

so this easing of restrictions
is definitely confusing  
hope all this will be worth while
I`d hate to think we were losing!

(c) Lissie bull 2020







 




Thursday 2 July 2020




Our Holiday!!

Paper thin walls that hide nothing
narrow corridors with no windows
never enough storage or drawers
small beds with tiny flat pillows

all the shoes stored by the doorway
fridge crammed full of all that`s needed
towels and swim things draped everywhere
normal rules need not be heeded

our car`s parked on a patch nearby
the play area`s across the site
a plot of grass outside our door
for our blanket, it fits just right!

no matter what the weather does
we will explore, visit and roam
having a great time on holiday
so for this week, this is our home !!

© Lissie Bull 2021




Four Legged Friends

Furry friends for life
companions altogether
snuggles by the fireside
forming memories forever

walking down country lanes
and splashing in the puddles
helping dig up the garden
then home again for cuddles

(c)  Lissie Bull 2020