I need a Hug Please!

I was asked if I was alright!

stopped for a moment to think.

No I`m not, was my reply

mental health is on the brink

anxiety has ravaged freely

imprisoning me from within

feel strange among people

but, should I take it on the chin?

no one seems to understand

its appears I`m always wrong

can`t do anything right at all

definitely lost my life-song!

so, the answer to your question 

I`m not okay for I`m on my knees

my world is spinning all around me

I really need a hug now please!

(C) Lissie`s Poems 2023

Hello Autumn

Autumn arrives in a blaze of colours

nights get colder and days get shorter

crispiness felt under foot in the morning

welcomes in the year`s fourth quarter

trees put on their multi colours coats

bright red, orange and yellow attire

dancing merrily in the afternoon breeze
swirling, twirling higher and higher

walking through this golden landscape
in autumn colour`s cocoon of silence
a feeling of warm flows over the soul
even after summer season`s absence 

to be amongst these gorgeous colours
run through leaves in boots for no reason
laugh, smile and enjoy every moment
come, say "hello" to this colourful season

(C) Lissie`s  Poems 2023

Stormy Emotions 

Sad words float up to the surface

tossed wildly in the turbulence

despair screaming through the storm

as the waves smoother everything

the cold chilling through to the bone

as the weather takes a turn for the worst

which direction will help come from

will any salvation arrive in time 

not able to tread water much longer

disappearing slowly under the surface

for there`s nothing more to give

as these stormy emotions take me down !

(c)  Lissie Bull 2023

Winter Fairy

As the winter Fairy stands

surveying her wintry horizon

snowflakes spin in the bitter breeze

for Jack Frost's dance has begun

a sparkle in her bright blue eyes

wrapped up in her warm red cape

through the grayness of the storm 

she watches over the landscape

as winds ruffle frozen branches

singing their soulful lullaby

her smile lights up this cold season

for winter fairy is here to stay

© Lissie Bull 2023

Image found on Pinterest.com 

Stromness

Stromness name comes from Norse " Straumsnes"

The Stromness News was a short lives published newspaper

Resolution and Discovery, Capt Cook`s ships visited in 1780

Oldest vertebrate remains in 1849 found by Hugh Miller

Many celebrities came to entertain the troops in World War 11

Naming Stone, in Billia Croo, Stromnessians inscribed their names

Enormous friction between Kirkwall and Stromness through history

Saltaire was the first town`s Lifeboat to be launched in 1867

Safe anchorage in Viking times known as "Hamnavoe"

(C) Lissie`s Poems 2023

 

Southampton

Southampton`s name was merged from Suth and Hamton
Original departing port of Mayflower and Speedwell for America
Under King Henry V, a major shipbuilding centre in medieval times
The Bargate in the city centre was the heart of power and the jail
HMS Titanic set off on her fateful voyage from Southampton in 1912
Air Force Spitfires, first flew from here in 1936 to defend our shores
Martine Climate and position makes it the warmest city in UK
Port is Britain`s `Gateway to the World` giving access to exotic places
The Crosshouse was a key stop on long journeys, built over 600 yrs ago

Oldest Bowling Green in the world, first played on in 1299

Now a vibrant city attracting people from all around the world.

(C) Lissie`s Poems 2023

 Reflections

Rolling clouds across the building

movement seen all around

sunshine brightening up the world

blocking out the street`s sound

it feels like an ocean liner

sailing through the city

on to destinations far

where will its harbour be?

illuminating blue skies

reflecting through my window

clouds like waves crashing by

this surf that`s seen from my pillow

as we sail in to the distance

watching all as we pass

feeling the movement of sea and sky

mirrored in our ship of glass

© Lissie`s Poems 2023 

Image taken by Daniel Brooks Laurent and found on DeviantArt

 

Unfair Humanity!

Laughter, joy and happiness

should be granted to every one

but sadly this is not always true

for there are those that know no fun

we should therefore be so grateful

that we're able to wear a bright smile

enjoy the pleasures of this life

and linger with friends awhile

for many, only pain and sorrow

are their only companions

no love is ever shown to them

for they have no champions

we humans can be a cruel race

some are greedy and unkind

stocking up more than is needed

oblivious to hardship, they're blind

what is needed now is love

all this selfishness to cease

some kindness and understanding

so humanity can live in peace

© Lissie`s Poems  2023

Photo entitled "Love for Humanity" found on Kabbalah Blog

Bnei Baruch Kabbalah Education & Research Institute

 

~d(-_-)b~

silence feels like isolation

locked away in solitude

trapping my mind in darkness

my veins throbbing wildly

hearing the pulse in my ears

wanting to be part of this madness

it only takes a little beat

to get my senses tingling

slowly dispersing the emptiness

music is the beat of my life

blasting away the cob webs 

and shaking up the stillness

let the music rip through me

bringing my soul back to life

electrifying my happiness

(C) Lissie Bull 2023

Canine Soldier!

War Zones around the world

where man and dog work together

braving bombs and poisonous gas

plus snipers in all types of weather

they`re emotionally connected

and support their military squad

fighting against great tyranny

and enemies serving their god !

 comrades in arms against the enemy

braving shrapnel from a bomb blast

each dog remains with their handler

doing more than they have been asked

the trust that is found between them

a bond that will not be betrayed

companionship that`s the strongest

 at rest or defending the blockade

for man and dog united in a cause

standing proud together in armour

as they risk their lives to protect

serving our great country with honour

 © Lissie Bull 2023

image found on www.viralspell.com

Jersey

Jerrais, once spoken and was useful during German occupancy

English sterling pounds is the currency, though pound notes, no coins

Red squirrels thrive on the island and a joy to watch them play

Seaweed fertiliser used to grow the famous Jersey Royal Potatoes

Essential Post Boxes were first used in St Helier in 1854 and were green

Yes, Jersey doubles in size twice a day at low tide, twice the beaches!

(C) Lissie`s Poems 2023

Peaceful Moment⭐⭐

Sitting quietly in the light of dusk, I am totally at peace with myself. I feel free from the misery of the day, as night wraps me in his loving arms as slowly the light of day fades.

Sounds all around, seem muted, under the night sky. I feel your presence here as you sit beside me but sadly this is, but a few quiet moments to spend time together - in my minds eye!   So I`ll enjoy watching the millions of bright dancing stars above us, for this is the time I feel so close to my soulmate and completely at peace.  

(C) Lissie`s Poems 2023

 

Beauty in Death

In death such beauty

suspended in water

floating through coldness

this murdered daughter

 lovely stolen angel

pale in complexion

unseeing blue eyes

no more affection

beauty seen in death

long swirling blond hair

lips never to be kissed

there`s no one to care

smoky wisps of mist

under the moon light

she`s silently moves

on through the still night

life force was taken

yet beauty remains

this angel in death

enters new domains

© Lissie Bull 2023

Photo entitled "Dead Eyes"  taken by Aliemmainen  found on DeviantArt

 

 

Cup of Kindness

Something we should bare in mind,

a little piece of humble pie

is always a good thing to have,

with a forgiving heart nearby.

this world is a harsh place to live

brutality is all around

some people don`t care who they hurt

sometimes there`s little love to be found

so lets share a cup of kindness

forgive and help those where we can

a little love travels a long way

 at least that's going be my plan!

© Lissies Poems 2023

 

Lacy Tears

In this quiet moment

at a point in time

caught on the edge

beauty so sublime

tears hang suspended

tiny lace patterns seen

droplets of emotions

upon this leaf once so green

balanced in mid air

transparent in the light

nature`s weeping heart

captured at it`s height

wept tears from the soul

expressions flowing deep

nature shows such beauty

treasures we should keep

intricate designs

so pleasing to the eye

mother earth`s creation

teardrops and lace, I spy!

© Lissie Bull 2023

Image found on DeviantART

Monmouth

Monmouth is an English contraction of `Monnow-mouth

Only remaining medieval stone gated bridge in Britain

Neolithic remains of a crannog (silted home) were excavated 

Military Roman fort of Blestium was established 

One time producers of the Monmouth Cap worn by sailors and soldiers

Until a police force, there was a parish constable assisted by Beadles.

The town has drifted from England or Wales but now definitely Welsh

Historic evidence right back to Bronze Age a boat building community

(c) Lissie`s Poems 2023

 

Never..

piercing pain felt deep

never deminishes 

eating away at my soul

never to feel safe

within your loving arms

never to hear

tender whispers in my ear

never to see you

walk through the front door

call out my name

and give me a mighty hug! 

(c) Lissie Bull 2023

 

Anxiety

strong feeling of falling

total isolation

surrounded by silence

 full of emotion

loneliness takes over

 future appears bleak

sorrows weighing heavy

feel unable to speak

an anxiety fills the soul

engulfed in darkness

wrapped in deep sorrow

this world is heartless

(c) Lissie Bull 2023

Eye of the Web

Spirals of shimmering silk threads 

with central spokes that holds it tight

this web is hung from it`s branch anchors

caught in the early morning sunlight

a deadly trap to catch a spider`s meal

this all 'seeing eye' amongst the trees

nature`s amazing artwork is beautiful

an ingenious arachnid waits at its ease

 (C) Lissie`s Poems  2023