Good morning ✨

We`ve made it through to the end of another year, and what a year it has been too.  It`s had it`s high and definitely it lows, but I have certainly learn for all these experiences.

I`d like to thank everyone who has supported me throughout 2023 by following, liking, sharing and even purchasing from me.

It`s been great to get to know lots of lovely and friendly small business owners and support you all too.

Even though I was diagnosed with anxiety, I have been determined to carry on writing and making my Friendship Bears and I have certainly  been through some dark days, however there has always been someone there to lift my spirits and help me back on my path. I have so grateful to all of you for that support.  On this day, let remember all the positive events that have happened throughout this year and move forward to 2024 with joy, hope, determination and a positive heart.

Wishing you all a lovely Sunday (New Year`s Eve) filled with happiness for tomorrow is the first blank page of a 366 page book.  let`s write a great one  ❤️💚🤍

Lissie x

Wintry Sun

Silence as felt in the still place

with snow muffling any sound

trees silhouetted by the sun

a scene that sparkles all around

dark boughs fringed by shining twigs

looking like a shimmering white beard

sun light flashes brightly through 

such an awesome sight, as it`s cleared

clear bright blue skies above this scene

with a layer of snow everywhere

the sun like a spot light shining

illuminating these trees with care

this image is a moment in time

a winter postcard looking grand

bright sun shine shimmering on snow

creating a magic wonderland

© Lissie Bull 2023

  

True Christmas

On Christmas eve it was so cold

like it was all those years before

as a couple tried to find a room

but they're only offered a stable floor

amongst the hay and ox and ass

the saviour of the world was born

laid in a manger warm and safe

watched over by Mary, `til the morn

there were shepherds in the field

all guarding their flock by night

when a heavenly host appeared

telling them of the child, with delight

leaving to visit the baby

travelling to the little stable

bearing gifts for baby Jesus

showing him love, as they were able

Mary takes this all to her heart

God has told her, he was precious

so as we gather altogether

let`s remember that first Christmas

© Lissie's Poems 2023

                                                     

                                         

                         

Winter`s Moon

Shorter days means darker nights

winter`s moon among the star`s lights

crisp and round a large beacon

travelling the skies in this frosty season

wondrous orb bright winter`s sphere

shine down on earth until dawn arrives here!

(c)  Lissie Bull 2023

 

Home Coming!

 winds howl and snow blankets all the land

dark sky`s lit by millions of stars

one lonely figure travels one

bent against the weather

family on his mind

returning home

for Christmas

festive

time

🎄

(C) Lissie Bull 2023

 

Winter's Beauty

A sparkling white landscape all around

reflected across a mirrored lagoon

and a sky filled with a million stars

glistening close by a large winter`s moon

small pawprints spied under the tree line

muffled silence blankets across the land

robin redbreast watches from a branch

singing sweet songs that sounds so grand

soft snowflakes fall to earth like stars

each one unique, lasting, for but a moment

creating picturesque scenes to be enjoyed

all shapes and designs and heaven sent

(C) Lissie`s Poems  2023

 

Cat amongst the Crib

I don`t mean to be disrespectful

but this spot is very comfortable

snuggled among these little creatures

even though they`re Christmas features

 I really hoped you wouldn't see me

after the problems with last year tree

so I`m here to guard baby Jesus

until he`s big enough to protect us !

© Lissie Bull 2023

Image found on Facebook but don`t know the source

Misty Morn

On this cold and frosty morn

with the clouds riding so low

an eerie mist lingers late

sun struggling to glow

A frosty start to this dull morn

as pale mist loiters in hollows

for winter has now appeared

setting tones for our tomorrows

Like a foaming sea rolling through

this cold, damp cloud rumbles in

weaving its way amongst buildings

whilst the sky begins to brighten

Our world wrapped up in a blanket

half submerged within thick grey mist

lingering for many an hour

wintry scene that seems to persist

So as the coldest season starts

this bleak weather is here to stay

thus wrap up warm before you go

and make the most of a wintry day

© Lissie`s Poems 2023

Muffled World

Waking up to total silence

a sense of bright deafness all around me

a world covered by a thick white duvet

that shines in through my bedroom window

muffling all the every day sounds

creating a stillness everywhere

a white blanket

of cotton wool

all around me on this early morning

stood on my back door threshold

surveying the white scenery that greets me

this world still wrapped in its duvet

that covers right to the horizon

suppressing the sounds from my senses

a calmness from all the stresses

a white softness

of fluffy towels

comforting me this early morning.

© Lissie`s Poems 2023

Christmas Angel

Sitting here wrapping presents and writing tags

I still find it hard that there`s nothing for you

so wishing I could write one with your name on it

but I know you are always with us - that`s true

I lost a piece of my heart when you got your wings

but you gave me all the strength to carry on

all the gifts under our tree are for family

your love has helped me smile, laugh, have fun

as the festive season creeps up on us all

it`s a time for me to celebrate and believe

that you`ll join us throughout this special time 

you`ll always be my Christmas Angel, dear Steve

(C) Lissie`s Poems 2023

 

 

Solitude

Through the silence I walk

the gentle crunch under my feet

muffled noises all around

as I spy a quiet dimly lit seat

for under the park light

a snow covered bench is seen

though cold, its very inviting

a white throne for a queen

all around is darkness

as this seat sits in a pool of light

crisp foot prints near by

creating a intriguing sight

this scene so full of tranquility 

invites me to come and rest a while

though cold, it`s peaceful here

distant light gives it an eerie smile

leaving my footprints behind me

I accept the sweet invitation

solitude and quietness

love this wonderful temptation

© Lissies Poems 2023

inspired by a photo " Solitude" by Valentin GI on DeviantArt

 

Snow before the Storm

Silence is broken

by the whisper of

soft sculptured snowflakes

as noise is muffled

under the slow tread

of feet across the ground

sky heavy with snow

hanging over the land

all quiet before the storm

with paw prints running

across the deep snow mounds

found under the hanging boughs

a hush has descended

over all this landscape

waiting for the storm to arrive

so as the sun sets

and the moon shines down

across this silent countryside !

© Lissies Poems 2023
Image found on funny.pho.to

Lovely Christmas commission.  Doesn't Yeoubi look so sweet.

Yeoubi  

Yeoubi, "Sunshine through the rain"   

Eyes, round soulful brown and bright

Outgoing, loves water and muddy fun

Utterly sweet, and intelligent and friendly

Boisterously barks to show great loyalty

Interested in his food, especially peanuts

(C) Lissie`s Poems 2023

A Lonely Moment

life feels like a black hole

a loneliness felt so deep

muffled silence of the heart

a stillness, more than sleep

suspended by emotions

a world spinning all around

STOP! need to get out of this

yelling for help, but no sound

weighed down with loneliness 

smothered with isolation

no one to guide me back to life

left to suffer , great desolation 

which direction should I take?

how do I manage or survive

questions remain unanswered

just maybe help will arrive! 

(c) Lissie's Poems 2023

 

Our Christmas Tree

Twinkling under the lights

wrapped around the tree

red and golden tinsel

a spectacular sight to see

different shapes and sizes

these baubles hanging there

along with chocolate Santas

all shimmering with flare

a shiny star sits on our top 

overseeing the activities

laughter and much merriment 

all part of these festivities

there's a long string of colours

also winding round the tree

little bulbs that flash with joy

makes our tree alight with glee

placed all around its base

many presents wrapped up bright

with bows, ribbons and labels

our tree is an awesome sight

© Lissie Bull 2023

 

Santa

On the eve of Christmas as the snow falls

Santa crosses the evening sky

as eight reindeer pulls his sleigh

lead by red nosed Rudolph

laden with his gifts

for girls and boys

Santa Claus

will be

here!

🎅

(c) Lissie Bull 2023

 

 Stormy Night 

Rain splatters my window pane

pushed on by this driving gale

a fierce black sky up above

lashing the house with its tail

howls heard from an angry wind

shaking all that`s in its path

bashing hard against this home

tonight we`re feeling God`s wrath

the land is lit by a flash

lightning streaks across the sky

thunder clashes from afar

heaven's vengeance from on high

trees are bent almost double

as this mighty storm rages on

leaving a trail of destruction

hoping by dawn the rain`s gone

my window pain now shudders

from the sheer force of the storm

I'll remain snuggled here inside

by the roaring fire so warm

© Lissie Bull 2023

Image from an EBook called The Rose of a Hundred Leaves and found on www.gutenberg.org

Muffled Wonderland

 

               

             Muffled Wonderland

            Waking up to a crisp white world

            with clear blue skies over head

            muffling the sounds of our lives

            nature wrapped up in its snowy bed

            tiny paw prints seen over the land

            from scurrying creatures homeward bound

            while a Robin chirps from the garden wall

            wonder where his next meal will be found

            icicles hanging down from  branches

            sparkling in the cold winter's light

            a strange scene that's frozen in time

            creating a wonderland so bright

            stillness felt that calms the soul

            delicate snowflakes like patterned lace

            as sun glistens across the landscape

            peace is experienced within this place

           

           © Lissie Bull 2023

 Robins have been a symbol of Christmas, snow on the ground and frosted branches.

I remember watching a little Robin in my parent`s garden,  he use to sit on the handle of my father`s spade and wait him drink a mug of tea after he had been working on his vegetable patch.

Mister Robin

The muffled silence of this winter garden

sparkling with ice on the branches of trees

the festive season is here once again

wild life still thrives even through this freeze

for snow has settled on every surface

paw prints make patterns in the deep crisp snow

there amongst the branches he sits watching

Mister Robin`s bright red waist coat for show

looking smart as he`s dressed in his finest

his chest puffed out with pride for all to see

singing his song as he views the garden

from way up high in his snow covered tree

with black beady eyes darting all around

there`s nothing he`ll miss from his world on high

from the fat house cat to the loud grey pigeon

he`s waiting for his supper, he`s so sly !

love that the festive season has started

for white powdered snow is found everywhere

Mister Robin is perched on my apple tree

looking like a very smart millionaire!             

 © Lis Bull 2023