Saturday 31 July 2021

Mystic Moon


Mystic Moon

to watch this mystic moon
run her course across the sky
gliding so serenely
over the dark horizon

such a large round orb
almost touching the trees
travelling along with us
on her nightly journey

with her patchy markings
and craters that look so clear
seen with the naked eye
as they stand out so proud

silently floating onward
through the darkened sky
brightening up the landscape
with soft cosmic lights

for this heavenly sphere
appears every evening
arching across the galaxy
to disappear each morning

so as you look to the moon
travelling on her orbit path
know that she will guide you
each and every dark night..!

(C) Lissie Bull 2021

Wednesday 28 July 2021

Life`s Voyage


Life`s Voyage

Cast off into waters unknown
adrift in a small wooden craft
meandering in all directions
survival would be hard graft

a tall flimsy sail for power
sending the boat on it`s way
where will the winds steer me
as I float on through the day

my little boat tossed around
in this huge undulating sea
through deep enraged waters
would it take or leave me be ?

this boat journey is like life
never know what each day will bring
tossed on an unruly ocean
planning seems to be a silly thing

so as I travel across these waters
many adventures I will find
learning as I sail these seas
lets hope this ocean will be kind

© Lissie Bull 2021

Depression.

 Depression

These are trying times and people have gone through and some are still going through horrendous ordeals during this pandemic.  For me, it`s been loneliness and depression which has hit me hard and can sadly affect my ability to write. 

Poetry is a big part of my life but depression took that away from me and I found it so hard to cope with. Each day I`d try to write, some days it starts to flow a little but others day I found myself staring at a blank notepad.  I have felt a little lost for words!

I`m sure many of you can relate to these problems in some way or another. There have been so many restrictions, lack of seeing family and friends and sadly losing people we love to this virus,  has certainly touched every single one of us. We find ourselves missing the usual friendships, activities and luxuries so to speak.

I hope you are all managing to cope through these unusual times and if you have been or are still suffering, I really hope that you have been able to find support and will soon be able to look forward to a brighter future.

Send all my love and plenty of virtual hugs your way.

Keep smiling and we will get through this together.

Lissie

xx


Depression

trapped deep within this terror
suffocated inside the darkness
silent enemies surrounding me
a world full of such madness

silence in a home full of souls
feint murmurs from another room
yet loneliness is felt within
will company come out of the gloom

with depths of  sorrow and sadness
dark despair casts it`s shadow
creating many blackened moments
hiding from sight, a better tomorrow!

(C) Lissie Bull 2021


Tuesday 27 July 2021

Tiny Beginnings

 











Tiny Beginnings

One seed can start a tree
One tree can start a forest
One forest can shield man
One man can start a family
One family can build a house
One house can start a town
One town can build a road
One road can link a community
One community can lead to a city
One city can grow into a civilisation 
that cuts down the tree to survive... !

(c) Lissie Bull 2021
image by dubstepPS

Old Soldier

Old Soldier


the pounding of my heart, deep within my chest
wow I`m still alive, and know that I`ve been blessed
had a difficult time, been through the wars
tough decisions to make,  had to settle some scores
seen some horrific things, more than I would want
nightmares run through my head, they will always haunt
looked death in the face, but I stand before you now
many wounds need healing, not sure how
all I want is some down time and to chill
for where there`s a way, there`s always a will
reached the end of the line, no more to roam
this old soldier`s signing off, time to go home!!

© Lis Bull 2021














 Old Soldier

The pounding of my heart
deep within my chest
wow I`m still alive
and know that I`ve been blessed

had a difficult time 
been through the wars
tough decisions to make 
had to settle some scores

seen some horrific things
more than I would want
nightmares run through my head 
they will always haunt

looked death in the face
but I stand before you now
many wounds need healing
but I`m not sure how

for where there`s a way
there`s always a will
all I want is some time
to lie down and chill

reached the end of the line
no more to roam
this old soldier`s signing off
it`s time to go home!


(C) LissieBull 2021










Lazy Summer Starts (Nonet)


Lazy Summer Starts 

awakening to no alarm clack
bright sun streaming through my window
leisurely mornings in bed
sipping  frothy  coffees
starts the day off well
perfect moments
summer time
enough
said!
🌞 

(C) Lissie Bull 2021


Monday 26 July 2021

Lazy Summer Starts (verse)



Lazy Summer Starts

Awakening to no alarm clock
soaking up sunshine in bed
while sipping a frothy latte
this is perfect, enough said!

(C) Lissie Bull 2021 

Saturday 24 July 2021

Winds Howling (Haiku)

 








winds howling around
blustery storms over head
window panes rattling!

(c) Lissie Bull 2021

Oh to be in Love

 



  
  Oh to be in love

   Love is words that are silently spoken
   forming a bond that can never be broken
   
   a gentle touch, smiling eyes or a sweet kiss
   and warm loving cuddles feeling like bliss

   soft sweet nothings whispered in an ear
   suggestive messages for no other to hear

   oh to be in love is a wonderful state
   to know someone cares and thinks you`re great!

     (c)  Lissie Bull 2021
   




Follow the Leader

it`s such a glorious sight to behold
seeing a line of geese glide by
looking regal and divine
weaving across the lake
taking centre stage
liquid movement
beautiful
family
geese
💙










Thursday 22 July 2021


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

 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!

© Lissie Bull 2021

Summer Days

Lazy hazy days of summertime
under bright sunshine and blue skies 
fresh scent of meadow flowers
dipping toes in the sea
music and laughter
sweet memories
lazy days
summer
joy
☀️  

(c) Lissie Bull 2021    

Tuesday 20 July 2021










A Sad Plea

my soul is sad tonight
for though there 
are people here
I still feel so alone
abandoned 
to the wolves of sorrow
a heart felt plea for love
welling up from deep down inside me
not able to battle now
though there was once a will to fight
not seeing any reason
to take up my sword and charge
this enemy within me
that`s tunnelling to get outside
seeking some guidance
I look up to the heavenly light
that I may feel peace
to remain here to survive
a sad plea for a lonely situation...

(C) Lissie Bull 2021







Ink, blood, words and protective thorns, 
they are all linked in a powerful image for me




Words and Thorns

There is power to be found in the word
love and affection felt with tenderness
experienced through the ink of the pen
raw emotions in the harsh wilderness

this blood filed pen, pierces like the sharp thorn
that staunchly protects the fragrant red rose
warning off unsuitable pursuers
a moment in time, blood and thorn now shows

dripping with the sheer desire to survive
each word oozes with a need to be read
spoken with passion and authority
not to linger in an old book `til dead

likewise the rose`s need to stay untouched
to grow tall with elegance and beauty
therefore these fearfully sharp thorns comply
protecting these flowers are their duty

the enriched wonder of the word and thorn
sealed with think ink, are entwined together
for the realization of their existence
their power will remain with us for ever

(C) Lissie Bull 2021


Hailus


for here, time stands still
silent in contemplation
renewal of the soul


blue skies over head
pale pink blossom erupting
robin chirping sweetly


clear waters bubbling
tall trees dressed in ancient green
shoals of fish swim by


scanty clad people
relaxing in the sunshine
sun screen essential 




with the setting sun
lengthening black shadows grow
then darkness engulfs 


  

Little name verse for a lovely lady who is enjoying her retirement.

 

 Elaine

Enthusiastic gardener
Lover of entertaining

A
lways willing to help
I
nquisitive traveller
N
ever a dull moment
E
njoying retirement

© Lissie bull 2021

Saturday 17 July 2021



A Simple Hug

a wonderful feeling is a hug
embracing care felt emotions
squeezing away the stress
letting calm flow like oceans

sharing a hug with a friend
from bear hugs to a squeeze
a little act of a simple hug
will always put you at ease!

(C) Lissie Bull 2021

Thursday 15 July 2021

 



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

Wednesday 14 July 2021

 

July is usually the start of summer holidays,
lazy days and just hanging around days. having fun and staying cool!!



Summer Days

Sunshine and blue skies
big smiles and bright eyes

ice cream, sticky fingers
a memory that lingers

bright coloured fabrics
and some cheery lyrics

face paints and balloons
on lazy afternoons

with ice lollies dripping
let`s go skinny dipping

chilling out in many ways
enjoying those summer days!

© Lissie Bull 2021


Bubbles and Squeak



Bubbles and Squeak 

such an honour to have known this pair
great feline sisters,  full of love
full of boundless energy
bright eyed and bushy tailed
enjoyed their cuddles
great sun seekers
loud purring
soft fur
cats
🐱🐱