silent orb, half hidden in the night sky
shimmering through a halo of blue hues

arcing across it`s heavenly journey

seen from earth, creating amazing views

slowly continuing along it`s course

tiny tantalising glimpses in the night

cradled amongst a shroud of clouds

seen from below, it`s a majestic sight

(C) Lissie`s Poems 2023

Poetry is a wonderful way to share how you feel, to cheer someone up,. say thank you or even I love you.

I love painting pictures with words from the heart.

This is a commission to cheer up a friend.

Emily

I feel such a lucky person
to have you as my special friend
always there when I felt down
making things better to the end

your friendship is a special gift
that I treasure every day
and I hope you know I value it more than words can ever say

now it`s you that needs support
for this moment, you`re in pain
with all you`ve been through
let me be there and take the strain 

let us put on a cheerful smile
until you`re on the mend
for helping you is a pleasure
so glad I can call you my friend (C) Lissie Bull 2023

 

Hopes  and Dreams

My hopes for you

are that you discover

the love of a special partner

joys of true friendship

courage and strength in life

that enable your dreams to come true

(c) Lissie Bull 2023

Loneliness in the Dark

Dark times create dark poems,  thats why I haven`t been able to share any new poetry for a few days.  It`s something that`s affecting millions of people across the country.  Worries, emotions, stress, sorrow and even bereavement are ever present all around us these days.

I haven`t given up writing, oh no!  Poetry is a huge part of my life and helps me emotionally.  This is a time to not give up, but keep on walking along life road, our journey maybe rough but it will become easy, it we just keep gong.

My family, my little cat and Mother nature help me to keep traveling along my journey, I hope there are people and things that help you along your journey too.

Stay positive, help others and we will succeed.

Lissie x

Loneliness wraps me in her silence

from the darkness she touches me

her coldness chills me to the bone

and sadness fills my heart completely

(c) Lissie Bull 2023

Red Fur

A glimpse of red fur in the night

bright flash of eyes can be seen

then a streak of white tipped tail

just shows where it has been

there`s silence in the suburbs

though they scurry all about

scrambling through the rubbish

searching for food with their snout

only seen in dim street lights

as they're scurrying around

their pups following along

glad they`re not chased by hound

able to blend into the night

foxes are resilient

alert in an urban world

these creatures are brilliant!

© Lissie Bull 2023

Image found on telegraph.com

 Spring Beauty in a Vase

Daffodils and tulips

standing proud on my table

bright yellows and purples

flowering tall and stable

sun touching velvet petals

catching their texture in the light

sweet aromas filling my kitchen

oh, such an uplifting sight

each morning flowers greet me

as I make my morning coffee

spreading much love and joy

a little present just for me

spring flowers in my kitchen

filling me with happiness

bringing my garden inside

overflowing with cheerfulness

(C) Lissie`s Poems 2023

 

Bluebells

Pretty bells waving little blue bonnets 

carpeting the woodland floor

frills of bright green bordering 

filling our hearts with joys of spring

dappled sunlight lifts the spirit

filtering through the trees

spotlighting the mystery of spring

bringing nature alive !

© Lissie Bull 2023

Little Man  and Little Princess.          

Lovely nonet poems are a lovely way to welcome a new baby into the family. 

Poem paints pictures with words from the heart and are a wonderful way to express joy.

Available from Etsy

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Pools of light

Pools of Light

through the evening shadows

as the sun slowly slips away

street lights start to brighten

at the end of the working day

pools of light, like stepping stones

brighten the city`s walkways

as nightfall slowly covers the town

they set all the streets ablaze

within each circle of lamp light

you`ll find a little world exists

insects, moths and small particles

where many are unable to resist

so in the darkness of the night

many creatures will pass on by
through these little habitats of life
til the down, when we say goodbye

(C) Lissie Bull 2023

 

Pussy Cat visits the Zoo

Pussy cat pussy cat

          what did you do

I got on the bus

          to visit the zoo

Pussy cat pussy cat

          what did you there

looked at the animals

           smiled at a bear

Pussy cat pussy cat

            who did you see

long necked giraffes 

             and a chimpanzee

Pussy cat pussy cat

             time to go home

made lots of memories

            you`re never alone

(C) Lissie`s Poems 2023

          

 

Sweet Angel Mum

Just to say `I love you mum`

would mean the world to me

but since the angels gave you wings

I`ll share my love through poetry

miss popping round to say `hi`

and share a coffee and chitchat

we`d sort out the world`s troubles

while on my lap, a snoozing cat

I miss your love and wisdom

your kindness and caring manner

now your free from earthy stress

bet you're full of heavenly glamour

so today I think of our friendship

and all the love you send me way

thank you for all you did for me

Mum, Happy Mothering Sunday

(C) Lissie`s Poems 2023

Nap time

A bundle of purring fur

sleeping cosy by my lap

hiding her face from light

as she continues her nap

(C) Lissie Bull 2023

 

Soundwaves of the Loch

a wintry sight from across the waters

with snowy mountains standing proud

reflecting colours of blue and white

under a bright clear sky, not a cloud

like music of the deep coldness

travelling along the loch`s shore

following the beat of Orkney

notes from the island for evermore

visible soundtrack flowing freely

undulating rhythms for the season

vibrating Nordic sounds heard

beauty that you can believe in

(C) Lissie Bull 2023

photo taken by Martyn Bull

 

Pink Ballerina

flight of the pink ballerina

caught in the moment of time

pirouetting through the air

certainly, no pantomime 

this graceful Roseate Spoonbill

circling it`s lovely bright wings

performing in the sky arena

elegantly moving as nature intends

watching this talented dancer

this sky stage is where it's found

showing off beautiful colours

oblivious of all thats around

(C) Lissie Bull 2023

Mr. Badger

Well hello Mr. Badge
so nice to meet you today
with your stripy colours
it`s time to be on your way

from the warmth of your burrow
to the coolness of the night
now it`s time to go a-hunting
until the dawn brings the light

off you scuttle along the track
sniffing and digging as you go
where will you end up tonight
I`m not sure you really know

 as the sun starts its journey
and the world begins its new day
I`ll say goodnight Mr. Badger
let you sleep and be on my way.

(c) Lissie Bull 2023

Depression!

I have been told

I suffer from depression

mental health

they say

emotional

unstable

well....

that`s not me I`m sure

just being a mother

can get you down

mental stress

more like it

exhaustion

memory loss

need....

a little attention

when times are hard

a helping hand counts

mental friction

loss of confidence

need new start

love and hugs

see....

I've now got it sussed

a little help

goes such a long way

mental care

a kind gesture

relaxation

chilling time

so...

we`re working together

© Lissie Bull 2023

Image from www.heart.org

Soulmate Angel

Wish I could hold you, in my arms once more 

or to walk hand in hand along the sea shore

though you had strength, you were so gentle

making our time together so very special

your laugh and cheeky grin, stole my heart

you were called away, but we`re never apart 

we did many amazing things together

you`re in my heart always and forever

you were a hard worker and very sporty

always the life and soul of the party

we`ll  cheer, raise a glass to celebrate

your birthday darling, my love, my soulmate

(C) Lissie`s Poems 2023

 

Tufted Lynx

Amongst the full canopied forests

hidden from view for their protection

these beautiful big cats live our their lives

away from human intervention

their tracks seen across the snowy range

for cold is no bother to this cat

as their large paws act like snowshoes

it`s so suited to it`s habitat

with long black tufts as tips on it`s ears

helping to enhance their good hearing

along with it`s large bright amber eyes

even with these, they`re disappearing

from short bobbed tail, with it`s black tip

to a handsome flared facial ruff

longer hind legs, making it stoop

their life can really be so tough

such striking animal to be watched

like our domestic cats, they creep

and silently pounce on their prey

followed by the fatal biting sweep

so, as we save this beautiful Lynx

by preserving it`s habitat

we`ll also save ancient forests

a winning situation,  how`s that!!

© Lissie Bull 2023

 

Anxiety 

Anxiety is not an easy diagnosis to live with,  some days I can cope with it but others send me into a panic and all I want to do is hide. I was proscribed anti anxiety tablets, but they didn`t help me.  They made my teeth hurt and confused my mind that it made it very difficult to pick up my pen and let it dance across my notepad.  Once I stopped taking the tablets, my teeth ceased hurting but sadly I still struggled to write again. 

After talking to other crafters about anxiety, it was suggested that I tried to  write down my feelings and how my anxiety affects me.  This is exactly how I started writing poetry in the first place, after my husband Steve died from facial cancer nearly 15 years ago.  

I had to give this a go!

Anxiety 

Did I lock the front door properly?

I turn round and check once again

it`s becoming my daily ritual

feeling my life`s a pantomime!

every part of my day`s effected

with this diagnosis I`ve been given

doing general household chores

feel I`m at sixes and sevens

driving is now sadly a no-no

unless I have a co-pilot with me

I fret about the other drivers

anxiety, sings at me like a symphony!

but saddest of all is my poetry

my pen unable to dance on paper

sometimes I`m scared it`s lost for good

and my poems will turn to vapour

this anxiety, is a waking nightmare

made worse by all that`s going on

Covid measures, missed family

just want this anxiousness gone!

(C) Lissie Bull 2023

 

Good morning 🎕

This month we think about our mothers, grandmothers, stepmothers, foster mothers, adopted mothers and angel mothers.   They are amazing people and we love them.

Here is a selection of poems for all mothers, they come mounted only (so are ready to go into a frame of your own)  and I am happy to add a photo of your choice, free of charge.

Sizes are 6x8 inch £8.00 + postage

8x10 inch  £10.00 + postage.

 

Dearest Mother

you brought me into this world through love

kindness and wisdom, you taught me

down to earth yet full of love

not suffering fools gladly

love giving cuddles

lending a hand

you`re the best

love you

Mum

💜

(C) Lissie`s Poems 2023