Wise Owl Hunting

Watching, wondering
the wise old owl looks
ever vigilant
its talons, curled hooks

listening tentatively
for mice down below
as she sits so still
silent as the snow

her plumage blends in
with nature around
patience is the game
as she makes no sound

how long she will wait
longer than I would
her eyes miss nothing
for this owl`s so good

I watch her for hours
now chilled to the bone
so I`ll take my leave
let her hunt alone


© Lissie Bull 2022

Photo taken by gigi50  found on DeviantArt

 

Nightly Sounds  

As the moon rises over a darkened world
nightly sounds are heard through the silence
a soft hoot of a hunting owl
scurrying scratches of hedgehogs
as we slumber on through the night...! 


© Lissie Bull 2022

Circles

The circle of life

whether awake or asleep

while earth slowly turns

her secrets she'll keep

as wheels are turning

there's movement abound

or snoozing in comfort

hidden all around

days turn into nights

as earth orbits the sun

with the circle of life

going on and on !

(c)  Lissie Bull 2022

 

Masks of Life

At times throughout life

we have all worn a mask
some happy and jovial
others sad or menacing

we hide behind them
afraid of consequences
uncertain of ourselves
scared we`ll be ridiculed

the stage is our play ground
each mask defines an act
some wear wings and halos
to show their goodness in life

some masks give us courage
to cope with life when we`re hurting
other masks hide our real bad side
so we can`t see who they really are

the Devil lurks back stage
an evil grin across his lips
ready to reap callous mischief
upon the unsuspecting victim

a chequered board upon the floor
arches decorate the wings
detached hands that hold our attention
with items that accumulate

so as we cross the stage of life
with our masks to hide behind
remember that the script can change
and true features are best every time..! 

© Lissie Bull 2022
Photo sent to me over Facebook that I found so interesting.

Cats are so observant, it`s wonderful to watch them watching their world. Their eyes never stop moving, seeing all that`s around them!

 

Mr Cat!

What are you thinking Mr Cat?

as you stare through the window 

your eyes caught by an object afar

concentration, anticipation

as you continue to watch

can see your face reflected

in the window`s glass?

ears pricked forward

listening to any sound

sitting perfectly still

and so aware of all around

if something moved outside

would you jump to catch it?

not sure about the glass

but sure that you will ask

"may I go outside please"

just love you Mr Cat..!

whiskers testing the air

eyes brightly focused

just love the way you watch

"may I watch you too?"

we can stare through the window

together, we can study the world!

© Lissie Bull 2022

 

The shoot.

Following countryside pursuits 

with shotgun and cartridge to hand

through your sight, the target is seen

take aim and fire on your command !

© Lissie Bull 2022

Image from Thelwell and found on pinterest

 

 Tender Moments

Tender moments

a sweet scented aura

silent tranquility

with petals so soft

smooth cool pebbles

all dark and shiny

contrasting so well

with all that`s around

restful colours

pleasant to the eye

calming the heart beat

so lightly touching

this tender moment

caressing senses

smooths stones, soft petals

soothing stressed souls

© Lissie Bull 2022

Mother Earth sees All

her eye is all seeing
you can not hide 
she watches over you
through all the seasons
from the winter snows
to the summer flowers
Mother Earth sees all

for she nurtures nature
as best she can
it saddens her to see
how you damage the land
and pollute the oceans
not always obvious, but
Mother Earth sees all

trees for our benefit
the earth is good
with clear running water
there`s everything you need
but taken for granted
you destroy all that`s pure
Mother Earth sees all

with blue skies over head
sun on our backs
Mother Earth treats us well
an arc of protection
she offers all to you
so love one another

Mother Earth loves all

 © Lissie Bull 2022

There are some many sad items of news around, it got me thinking about all the thinks I am grateful for, and I find that I am lucky, I have a great life.  This poems is a way to saying how blessed I really am!

This world we live in is a funny place

far to complicated for me, you know

want to see what`s happening in my place ?

then come along, see it all, watch it flow

there are so many people in my world

they come and go throughout my life time

some for a day, others for much longer

they don`t always see me in my prime

can`t choose your family, just your friends

I am lucky with those who I have met

remembering all from my childhood

to the present day and beyond, I bet

its a wonderful, energetic life

times of sadness and lots of laughter

and all I love and need around me, so

I`m blessed with happiness hereafter.

© Lissie Bull 2022

Dragon

This alert dragon

watches silently

if you upset him

he'll fight violently

with reptilian eyes

that see everything

and sharp pointed teeth

he knows that he's king

Spikes for protection

when threatened, will swell

hiding is futile

as keen sense of smell!

nothing gets past him

no matter which way

this handsome young dragon

is the star of the day !!

(c) Lissie Bull 2022

If you could chose a colour to inspire your day, what would it be? 

                               

Blue

navy, sapphire, indigo, cornflower

so many different variations to see

Tiffany, electric, azure or cyan

music, emotions, colours to set us free

beautiful blue skies to mirrored pools

amazing nature seen all around 

stripy socks to handmade teddy bears

created from blues that we have found

there are many different types of blue
from deep blue oceans to bright blue eyes
cold, refreshing and stirring emotions 
washing over us, always full of surprise

(c) Lissie Bull 2022

Majestic pachyderms

with crinkled grey skin

beady eyes watching everything

seen through the hazy heat wave

these gigantic herbivores

marching onward through dry grass

playful swings of their trunks

while foraging for a morsel of food

and emitting loud rumblings of interest

through the heat of the dry season

they flap their huge ears to keep cool

surviving along with their family of pachyderms!

(c) Lissie Bull 2022

Challenged to write a poem through the eyes of Bubbles the Cat.  It`s raining at the back door, so she runs to the front door. What!  it`s raining there too!!

The Sky is Leaking!

Bubbles wants to go outside

 to check on her territory 

please human, let me out!

Oh no,   it`s dripping on my nose

damn this leaking sky.

Oh well.  I`ll try the other door

Come on human, let me out 

please. come on  come on  

I really want to go out!

What!!, not again, 

more leaks from the sky  

I`m going to get very wet.

this is so unfair,  

come on human, make it stop!

don`t shut the door again

Oh well, think I`ll find 

somewhere to sleep this off.

a comfy spot on the snug blanket

I can sit and watch outside 

while the other humans get wet!

(C) Lissie Bull 2022

Summer Season

Enjoy glorious sunshine

splash in the cool sea

drink in this wild air

and feel totally free

listen to the gentle surf

smell the scent of ocean

love long balmy days

no need for words spoken

taste the ice cold beer

enjoy everything outside

relax with great company

summertime has arrived!

(C) Lissie Bull 2022

 

A life time!

Though many decades of time

can be seen in his face,

his thick leathery skin

shows it`s been a hard race

tired sad hazels eyes

that have seem many a sight

still with a twinkle in them

because he knows what`s right

tight tanned skin over his cheeks

weathered from windy skies

for he has seen many things

toughened him, made him wise

his lips are pale and thin

but his smile`s so sincere

he has many tales to tell

that you should sit and hear

bare backed horses he rode

and smoked a peace pipe too

feathers and harmony

he was always there for you

he may not run around

or shout and cuss like us

age means nothing to him

just love him, don`t make a fuss

The wise man rules the day with his heart

© Lissie Bull 2022

   

 

    Sympetrum Striolatum   
(Dragonfly)

Poised just above

sweet blue petals

shimmering body

orange in the sunlight

fluttering slightly

in the gentle breeze

narrow veined wings

transparent to the eye

this dragonfly

warming in the sun

so spectacular

intricate patterns seen

delicate insect

beauty on the wing

with large compound eyes

aware of everything

life in the air

seldom seen up close

this creature of style

has its place in nature.

(C) Lissie Bull 2022

Memory Blocks

 Each memory is held in my soul

some are good and other painful

but, they are who I really am.

moments like building blocks

that make me complete!

(C) Lissie Bull 2022

 

I wrote a story nearly 9 years ago about "Kizzy and the Dragon"  and their adventures.

The idea was to tell the story and also have a poetic version at the end of the book.  Sadly I never got it published but I thought I would share the poem about the dragon 🐉  

Kizzy and the Dragon

Chinese New Year can inspire you
with the colours, sounds and parade
for a little girl called Kizzy
it`s filled with awe and heaven made

to stand and watch the Dragon dance
shimmering, shining for all to see
the colourful music, making her feet tap
smiling from ear to ear with such glee

later that evening as she`s ready for bed
all she can think of, is the Dragon
long sleek body moving to the music
Kizzy falls asleep and dreams of fun 

now she`s flying through the air
on the back of this mystical creature
feeling rather nervous of it
not realising speech was a feature

the Dragon tells her of his life
and the wonderful places it goes
soon she is feeling excited
where will they end up?  nobody knows.

Kizzy and the Dragon land in a clearing
there are bright coloured plants all around
so much to see and experience
the Dragon watches, not making a sound.

slowly other dragons come into view
they seem so shy and nervous at first
but soon find the courage to say "Hi"
every colour, shape and size, so diverse.

they tell Kizzy all about themselves
all about their world and the things they do
they play games and have fun in the sun
she listens and learns all about them too

with these delights the days goes fast
soon Kizzy is tired  and lays down to rest
so all the dragons look after her
she will remember this day as being the best

the dragons place Kizzy on her Dragon
and wave her off as she`s flown away
across the sea and towns and home again
the Dragon had made this a special day

Kizzy is asleep when they return
so the Dragon tucks her up in bed
kisses her so softly on her cheek
flying out of the window. off he sped

in the morning Kizzy awakes
to find a feather most beautiful
it can from her great new friend
"Thank you my Dragon, It`s wonderful!"

© Lissie Bull 2022

 

 

Feline Friends

I am a huge cat lover, a servant to my feline friends and this poem describes their mischievousness around our home.   Sadly, we lost both Bubbles and Squeak last year, they were over 17 years old and lived full and active lives.

So I decided to read this poem accompanied by a video of their lives with us.

I hope you enjoy it as much as I loved making it.

 

Memories

On this warm summer night

the ink in my pen flows freely

dancing across crisp white paper

painting pictures of precious memories 

held deep within my heart forever. 

© Lissie Bull 2022