Majestic pachyderm

with crinkled grey skin

beady eyes watching everything

seen through the hazy heat wave

these gigantic herbivorous 

matching onward through dry grass

playful swings of his trunk

while foraging for a morsel of food

and emitting loud rumblings of interest

through the heat of the dry season

he flaps his huge ears to keep cool

surviving along with his family of pachyderms!

(c) Lissie Bull 2021

Under the Table

Under the Table

Two cheeky sisters

playing happily together

in and out the table legs

companionship forever

warmed by sunshine

this playful pair of cats

stretching and twisting

little feline acrobats

scented toys for each one

to scratch, paw and play

 in perfect harmony

on this bright sunny day

(C) Lissie Bull 2021

 

Let my pen flow...

free to roam across the page

painting pictures from my heart

hinder it not....

for its life force flows from the soul!

(C) Lissie Bull 2021

 

Crumbling History


Ghostly emotions emitted by these buildings
derelict shells from a bygone age
lifeless windows staring blindly on the world
while creeping vines are on the rampage

crumbling masonry scattered on the ground
nature taking it`s revenge by devouring it all
this once proud dwelling prominent here
slowly disappearing with each fallen wall

many memories are locked in this place
precious events throughout its long history
for each ancient stone or brick holding them tight
waiting for that special person to tell their story !


© Lissie Bull 2021
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Friendship

Friends for life
Rebels together
Independent yet joined
Empowering each other
Never far from the heart
Dependable in a crisis
Serious at times
Hilarious at others
Incredible mind links

Precious treasure to know !

© Lissie Bull 2021

Recipe for Life

Pinch of fun

Spoonful of laughter

Cup of love

Measure of kindness

Mixed together

With a dash of 

Humour!

(C) Lissie Bull 2021

 

Royal National Lifeboats Institution

Our island that sits proudly
surrounded by different seas
and pounded by ferocious currents

where people work their trades 
boats, barges, yachts or ferries
all have plied their livelihoods

yet throughout our history
disasters have struck without notice
and many have sadly lost their lives

thank goodness we can rely on
such a wonderful institution
whose volunteers are amazing heroes

clad in orange waterproofs

and yellow booted feet

there to secure our safety

for they rescue stricken people
caught up in terrifying peril
upon our volatile seas

be proud our little country

surrounded by the ocean
this island we love so dear!

(c) Lissie Bull 2021

Grief

the death of a loved one

is such a tremendous blow  

putting a light on your emotions

brings grief out of the shadows

light candles of remembrance

hold memories in your heart

keep them burning brightly

for you`re never really apart

(C) Lissie Bull 2021

 

 

Daughter

my

special

young lady

great confidence

so kind and caring

full of beauty and light

my rock and loving daughter

always there by my side

making memories

for our future

Carolyn

love you

❤

(c) Lissie Bull 2021

 

Butterfly

painted paper wings fluttering by

delicately caught in the sunshine

shimmering of bright colours 

silent flight, seen not heard

magical nature

so elegant

butterflies

beauty

🦋

(C) Lissie Bull 2021

Passion in the air + love in the heart = happiness!

 Passions of the Heart

Passion dwells within my heart

beating with every emotion

bursting forth to show much love

so wanting to give devotion

looking deep into your eyes

such beauty there to behold

they are windows to your soul

magical wonders to unfold

your laughter brings me joy

for each giggle sings a note

my heart feels so uplifted

causes a lump in my throat

when you smile, your face lights up

your aura shines so bright

looking straight into your eyes

I behold a wondrous sight

to hold you in my arms

feel the breeze ruffle your hair

bright sun warming our faces

happiness found everywhere   

(C) Lissie Bull 2021

 

Father, you`re my hero

Always there to guide me

Teaching me all I need to know

Helping me on my life`s journey

Every day a new adventure

Really happy to call you dad

(C) Lissie Bull 2021

 

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 2021

 

Just saying!

Its hard to keep up

when people start to change

loyalties are stretched

emotions feel strange

yet a smile costs nothing

and a greeting is free

 so cut all this anger

come and say Hi to me!

  

(c) Lissie Bull 2021

Summer Days

 Sunshine on bare skin
children smudged with ice cream
shrills of laughter in the park
colourful hats and comical larks
summer days are full of fun
ready to share with everyone!

(C) Lissie Bull 2021

Pongo Pygmaeus (Orangutan) Primate of distinction Orange shaggy course fur Native to tropical forests Great apes with intelligence Orangutans of Borneo

People of the Forest
Young ones smile at their mothers
Generally solitary creatures
Males develop large jipeks
Able to use tools to assist them
Each night they build nests to sleep
Utilising all around them
Swinging from tree to tree

(c) Lissie Bull 2021

 

Watching the sea

watching the sea, ebb and flow
roaring in, flooding out
almost breathing
repeatedly

never stopping, always moving
racing in, flowing out
wave after wave
constantly

depositing all its gifts
rushing in, receding back

along the shore line

endlessly

watching the ocean murmur
crashing in, rumbling out
forever moving
unceasingly.

© Lissie Bull 2021

 

Life's a Beach

Sunshine, sand and surf
happy memories of childhood holidays
flip flops slapping across the plateau 
warmth of summer sun on skin
time to relax, life's a beach.....enjoy!

(C) Lissie Bull 2021

 

Sundays

Lazy Sunday mornings

relaxing with a frothy coffee

curled up snug on the sofa

what dance will my pen play out...?

as I enjoy this wonderful start to the day

here's hoping you have a great one too!

© Lissie Bull 2021

 

Love these warm days, people out and smiling, the blues of winter have been 

lifted away...

Hint of Summertime

Patterns surround us

textures all about

colours every where

see so much while out

flowers in the park

cobbles on the ground

people dress up bright

music all around

curtains billowing

washing on the line

smiles on people`s faces

it must be summertime!

© Lissie Bull 2021

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