Rainbows

Rainbows in windows

brightening all passers by

they are symbols of hope

please wave to say `Hi`!

we maybe in lockdown 

but we`re not beaten by far

so smile like this rainbow

as each of you is a star!

(c)  Lissie Bull 2020

Little Lacy Leaf

The ground is covered with debris
after the leaves have fallen down
for autumn has now descended
each mighty tree has lost their crown

foliage found thickly on the around
for the seasons, they can not stay
slowly losing their bright colours
constantly changing every day

decaying, disintegrating
taking on a new appearance
rotting, composting back to soil
before winter does the clearance

small patches of lace can be seen
among all the leaves on the ground
so beautiful and delicate
a little treasure that`s been found

(c) Lissie Bull 2020

Sundays

Shhh, its Sunday...a day of rest
chill and relaxation are the best
hot coffee while reading the paper
quiet moments we so need to savour
wafting aromas of a Sunday roast
then maybe a stroll along the coast
evenings in front of a roaring fire
counting the days until we retire
soft gentle memories remain so clear
of lazy Sundays that we hold so dear
  
© Lissie Bull 2020

 

 

Garden Snooze

 

One snoozing felines in the garden

shielding under an apple tree

as dappled sunlight filters

among the shiny leaves

with gentle breeze

ruffling her fur

cat napping

slumber

on

🐱

© Lissie Bull 2020

 

I write this poem for a competition and received a commendation for it.  The theme was 'Pain'

Whisky and Drugs

Heroin, washed down with whiskey

drowning all my troubles away

as I sink deeper into oblivion ! 

routed to the spot, I can`t walk away.

dirty used needles discarded on the side

amongst the scrunched up wrappings  

empty bottles heard clinking under foot

living like lords with all the trappings !

floating on air as my troubles disappear

while the room swims round and round

euphoria takes control and all is good

until the moment my face hits the ground !

comatose, as the drug takes effect

mixed with alcohol and self pity

trying to run away from life`s horrors

while everyone lives happily in the city !

I`m trapped in a hole and can`t climb out

darkness suffocating me here under ground

nowhere to turn, just loneliness for company

only death at journey`s end, no more sound!!

(c) Lissie Bull 2020

                                  

Star`s Ocean

Moon light

shimmers over

a dancing ocean

rippling

with the currents

leaving a trail

on the

undulating surface

of sparkling st

reflecting

heaven`s wonders

lightly skipping

through the waves

brightening

up the world

with love......

© Lissie Poems 2020                                                                       

Tattoos

Needled patterns covering the body
like wearing a colourful second skin
flowing with every movement you make
mirroring the colours of your soul within

there are so many different kinds
some are tiny and hidden from view
others show them off for all to see
bright colours of red. black. green to blue

something that has a special meaning
or in memory of a loved one
maybe just for the hell of it all
what ever it is, tattoos are fun !!


© Lissie Bull 2020