Christmas 2020

what a year this has been 

Christmas is going to be strange

for Coronavirus is everywhere

celebrations will have to change

for this year will be a lot quieter

as only a few guests can be invited

presents will be fewer than last year

but at least we can stay united

staying at home means virtual chats

all those cancelled parties is hard

no fireworks and merry pub crawls

town centre is like a graveyard

will Santa and the festive elves

have to wash their hands on arrival

wearing their bright coloured masks

we must all protect our survival

no cuddles with the grandparents 

or going round the neighbours for a chat

or visiting friends in other towns

just movies on TV while cuddling the cat!

it`s going to be a weird festive season

stuck in doors with just the family

but thats okay with me right now

we`ll stay safe trying to keep our sanity!

(C) Lissie bull 2020

 

Halloween

spooky ghosts and ghouls are out tonight

witches soar over head on their brooms 

 shrieks and screams heard all around

great carved pumpkin faces

clanking  skeletons

and googly eyes

Halloween

Trick or

Treat!

👻

(C) Lissie Bull 2020

Servant to two Cats

Servant to Two Cats

there`s two bowls and two beds 

also two round mats for two cats

they maybe very demanding

and playful little acrobats

demanding their breakfast

first thing in the morning

whining to be let in or out

never one to heed a warning!

they sleep in some weird places

beds, recycling box or drawers

for these are demanding felines

little meows and I`m opening doors

now please don`t get me wrong 

they`re both part of the family

evening, curled up on my lap

purring, dreaming so happily!

(c) Lissie Bull 2020

 

Faded Love!

I loved you once

but baby

you hurt me so bad

we traveled along the windy road

together, hand in hand

loving the good times

supporting each other when bad!

where did it all go wrong?

uneven paths

smooth motorways

we walk each road side by side

then at a folk

we chose out route

and parted company

Walk on!

(c) Lissie Bull 2020

Funny old life

hop to it

skip to it

jump up and down

fire it up

and let it fly

smile - don`t frown

if you`re feeling really blue  then stand on your head

don't  let the world control you instead

go rock!

(c) Lissie Bull 2020

 

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
and my advice was heeded

they have all done so well

it's made my heart swell

well now it`s my time

so I`ll end this rhyme !

(c) Lissie Bull 2020

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

 

Christmas Cheer!

  May your festive season

  be full of joy and laughter

  happiness and good cheer

   this year and ever after.

(c) Lissie Bull 2020

Our Christmas

celebrating this  Christmas season

happiness felt throughout each house

roast turkey and glass of wine

inquisitive children

secrets everywhere

treats and laughter

merriment

joyful

time

🎄

(c) Lissie Bull 2020

 

Our Christmas

celebrating this  Christmas season

happiness felt throughout each house

roast turkey and glass of wine

inquisitive children

secrets everywhere

treats and laughter

merriment

joyful

time

🎄

(c) Lissie Bull 2020

 

Lest We Forget.

We`re all here to join the cause

and wear our poppies with pride

respecting all the forces

honoured to stand by their side

remembering all the fallen

from the battles that have been

through the war torn countries

these brave people have seen

we should be very honoured

respect those that have heard the call

be grateful they took the risk

and freed us one and all!!

for all the men and women

who fought for us and sadly fell

we honour them and give thanks

to every armed forces personnel

We will remember them 

© Lissie Bull 2020

 

Suicide

To end one`s life may seem the answer to some people`s  problems and yes,  I suppose it takes them away from their problems,  however it creates many more problems for those who are left behind.  Fearful thoughts would enter some people`s heads seemingly giving them a way out of their troubles by sadly `to end it all!`

For their loved ones left behind, it was a terrible time, filled with sadness, and great loss. They were left to deal with the `fallout!`   

Nowadays there are organisations to help people when that are at rock bottom.  Talking to people, writing down their feelings,  help them to express their inner emotions. 

Remember all of us are special, people do love you and everyone is worth saving!  

So always believe in yourself and don`t be afraid to ask for help.

Suicide 

Once I were young and strong 
full of hope and high spirit
then, through no fault of my own
my life took a plummet

feeling lost and very much alone
I couldn't see any way out
no family or friends to turn to
filling my heart with pain and doubt

having made my own decision 
there's nothing more for my to do
but be steady and complete the deed
for I`m ready to see this through

farewell to all who knew me once
it's time to lay down for eternal sleep
no more pain, sorrow or loneliness
as I slip in to death's pool so deep!

(C) Lissie Bull 2021
In memory of a lonely soul who recently left this world., remembered and sadly missed

Hello Autumn

Autumn arrives in a blaze of colours

nights get colder and days get shorter

crispiness felt under foot in the morning

welcomes in the year`s fourth quarter

trees put on their multi colours coats

bright red, orange and yellow attire

dancing merrily in the afternoon breeze
swirling, twirling higher and higher

walking through this golden landscape
in autumn colour`s cocoon of silence
a feeling of warm flows over the soul
even after summer season`s absence 

to be amongst these gorgeous colours
run through leaves in boots for no reason
laugh, smile and enjoy every moment
come, say "hello" to this colourful season

(C) Lissie Bull 2020

 

Remembrance Day 

Not  that far away now, so I have been working on a few verses 

and some knitted poppy brooches.

A percentage from each sale will be going to 

The British Legion

If you would like any of these items, please message me for details.

Many thanks

Lissie

 

Hello Autumn!

October rumblings
autumn`s now on its way
the warmth has left the sun
cold blue skies here to stay

weather`s unpredictable
but that's how I like it
maybe we`ll have snow soon
it strengthens the spirit!

bright colours on the trees
they`re changing their attire
orange, reds and yellows
summer can now retire

it`s like another world
low lying misty mornings
everything is shrouded
sending winter warnings

October`s a great month
marks a change in the year
for earth start to sleep
as winter will be here..

© Lissie Bull 2020

 

Our Wildlife

Mother Nature is trying to survive
our pollution, persecution, destruction
through all that we`ve thrown at her 
whether accidental or with indention

need to stop destroying wild habitats
and live together in harmony
 respect all animals of our world
protect creatures, plants and sea

leave the ancient woodland alone
all unnecessary cruelty must cease
for we all need one another, so
give nature a change to live in peace

(C) Lissie Bull 2020

New way of Life!

Our lives have changed since March

being furloughed and home schooling

kitchen tables becoming our offices

finding plenty of time for fooling

joining queues to do our shopping

staying at least two meters apart

purchasing only what we needed

always being careful and smart

our poor loving pets are confused

they don`t get a moment of peace

snoozing spots have been taken over

noisy music and games never cease!

cases are beginning to lesson

so government have eased restrictions

with schools opening after far too ling

pupils returning to their educations

we`ve some new slogans "Hands Face Space"

"rule of six" and  " eat out to help out"

causing quite a spin with all these changes

and leaving us all in great doubt

we can meet up with family members

and have a meal or drink at the pub

as long as number are under six

we can start up our own little club

virtual conversations with friends

writing emails, talking on mobile

chatting from two meters away

we`re becoming very versatile 

our lives have become very different

compulsory masks in grouped places

shops, buses, church and much more

weird how life has changed our spaces!

(c) Lissie Bull 2020

 

Fearing the invisible!

These are frightening times

this invisible enemy

taking pop shots at will

where will it strike next?

masks everywhere around me

cleaning stations in all shops

terrifying statistics

and don`t forget the rule of six

so we all need to knuckle down

stay alert and follow all the rule

then hopefully we`ll all get through this

and get back to a normal life!

(c) Lissie Bull 2020

 

I adore elephants, they are amazing animals, caring for each member of their family through the generations.  Majestic creatures that we can learn from.  

Through these troubling times, our zoos are struggling and I fear we will lose many species.

 I wrote this poem a while ago 🐘

Majestic Matriarch

These awesome mammals

pachyderms that walk the land

dominating the horizon

looking so majestic and grand

Plodding through the sparse scrub

she`s watching every thing around

able to keep the herd in check

with just one single low sound

Her presence is so powerful

yet she`s such a loving creature

need to protect these elephants

they are a national treasure

With two curled ivory tusks

and her long slender trunk swaying

this wonderful old matriarch

her sparkling eyes she`s displaying

So through this awesome landscape

watching these animals walk by

lets remember they are dwindling

we need to keep the numbers high

Standing here watching the Savannah

knowing all life here has it`s worth

I love to see the creatures roam

admiring all of Mother Earth

© Lissie Bull 2014 

Photo titled "giant" taken by DaSchu and found on DeviantArt

 

Stormy times ahead

Stormy times ahead so...
batten down the hatches
stock up the cupboards
then seal all the latches
cold winds blowing
snow is coming
hard rain lashing
stormy times ahead

block up the doorways
check all windows as well
logs ready for the fire
this`ll be the storm from hell
windows rattling
snow is pitching
rivers swirling
stormy times ahead

huddled near the fire place
winds howling all around
settled in for the duration
as the storm hits the ground
winds so freezing
snow now falling
fireside blazing
Stormy times are here !

© Lissie Bull 2020

 

Emily

Energetic, so full of fun

Motivated and forward thinking

Impetuously forthright

Loves nature`s creations

Yearning to save the world

(c) Lissie Bull 2020