It's World Nursery Rhyme Week!

 As we`re celebrating nursery rhymes this week, i thought I would share my poem about nursery rhyme land, from jack and Jill to Goldilocks, there`s plenty of characters to meet.  

Nursery Rhyme Land

There`s a hole in my bucket

I knew it wasn't there before

on my way with Jack up the hill

to fetch some water, t`was our chore!

Miss Muffet was going to join us

but she was scared off by the spider

will miss eating her curds and whey...

she`s gone to the pub for cider

so we met up with the three pigs

as the wolf had destroyed their homes

walked to market for a new bucket

then had tea with our friends the Gnomes

Humpty Dumpty was feeling ill

he had fallen into a swoon

so we sent Puss In Boots to see

and he gave him a dish and spoon

Goldilocks was feeling lonely

the bears were away in Hong Kong

so later that night we all met up

and had a great big sing a long!

© Lissie Bull 2024

 

Christmas Cheer!

It`s that time of year again

the excitement is growing

everyone has their secrets

there`s no sign of it slowing

shopping bags and packages

sticky tape, and wrapping paper...

cards written and presents done

all this fun is such a caper

decorations all in place

creating the atmosphere

raise your glass everybody

for Christmas time is here!

Christmas count down has started!

© Lissie Bull 2024

Depression

With such a feeling of total failure

where every mole hill`s a mountain

strewn with loose rocks, ready to hurt!

invisible, alone

trapped in cold darkness

so fearful of  everything all around me

with closed doors wearing padlocks

quicksand pulling me slowly underground

fearful, isolated

stuck in a frightening place

(C) Lissie`s Poems 2024

Pets are amazing creature and always there when we are low or just need a cuddle.  Little Jay, my sweet rescue cat, just knows when to appear and cheer me up.  I wrote this poem a couple of years ago and it still rings true today 🐾

Healing Cat

It always amazes me

how cats just know our moods

come and show us love

whenever we need it most

sad news or illness

they are always nearby

warming up our laps

nuzzling us and purring

when we really need it most

they have this sixth sense

that homes in on our needs

and there like a shot

healing us with their love

cats are amazing creatures

they are there when it really counts

I adore my little cat  💖

(C) Lissie`s Poems 2020

 It`s getting colder now as winter is tapping on my door, I remember stories of Jack Frost from my childhood.

                                                      

 

Jack Frost

Today my window is frosted up
a white blanket engulfs everything
spiky branches silhouette the moon
as a mist can be seen all around
the howling winds swirl about
temperatures have dipped below zero
glistening spider webs span the plants
tiny footprints across my path way
Jack Frost has been dancing here
he has left his mark for all to see.

© Lissie Bull 2024

                                            

  A Poppy for a Soldier

From the first world war to the latest one

millions of men, women and children have died

but millions more have been left to suffer

these are the ones, help has been denied

fields full of bright red poppies standing tall

where once men stood and fought the war

many have no rest place for kin to grieve

others have been left to suffer for sure

 each Remembrance Day is important

we should all wear our Poppies with pride

for many people lost their lives for us

as they fought together side by side

now it`s our turn to give something back

to help an injured soldier in times of  need

encourage,  support and care for each one

be there in their hour of pain, guaranteed

every red poppy is significant

each one represents a soldier that fell

this year wear your poppy with respect

as we honour our service personnel.

(C) Lissie`s Poems 2024

 Friendship Bear

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Friendship Bear

I`m a little beat full of love

happy to share a hug with you

have fun and lots of laughter

and go on adventures too

(C) Lissie`s Poems 2024

  

 

Bristol

Beautiful West Country city

River Avon flows through to the harbour

Iconic suspension bridge by Brunel

SS Great Britain moored where she was built

Take to the skies at the Balloon Fiesta

Oldest Zoo in the world outside a capital

Local heroes Wallis and Gromit are Bristolian

(C) Lissie Bull 2024

Alphabetical verses are great fun to do,  I enjoyed playing around with words.

Why not give it ago.

Alcohol builds courage, dispelling everyday fears. Gin helps increase jittery kids loudly making nuisances of people`s quirkiness. Rum sends teachers upstairs very whimsically x-rating yonder zone!

(c) Lissie Bull 2024

This photo was from Orkney Uncovered and the poem uses the comments on this beautiful Highland Moo.  Written just for fun.

Highland Moo

She stands tall and very proud

a look of "you're next" on her face

aware of all thats around her

such a beautiful rustic  place

just want to give her a cuddle

 a  fine beast of a cow that she be

watching from under her fringe

wondering what she can really see

barbed wire has become comfy wire

perfectly shaped in her winter coat

she`s put up highland decorations

this clever moo can seriously gloat

(C) Lissie`s Poems 2024

 Ding Dong Merrily on high!

🎀

ding

dong

merrily 

on high let

the bells ring 

for   everyone 

proclaiming the

joys of this festive

 season let their chimes

full hearts with wondrous

cheer calling each one of us to 

celebrate  all the wonders of this

time

of  the

year

(c) Lissie Bull 2024

 Knock on my door if you dare!

                              Hi!                                        

see

this beautiful

big round  orange  beast 

carefully carved with a toothy grin

lit up brightly with a candle from it`s 

hollowed out insides, lighting up ways to 

scare people with Trick or Treat encounters. 

 Ghosts, Ghouls, Witches and spooky creatures

travelling from house to house,  to scare you

and others on this dark Halloween evening

Come  and knock on our door it you dare

what lies in wait to terrify you on this

spooky scary creepy night!

(C) Lissie`s Poems 2024

New Christmas shaped Verses for 2024

Tree Bauble

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 Nesting 

amongst

the shiny needles
of the Christmas tree
caught in twinkling lights
bright coloured baubles hang
reflecting a world upsidedown 
     on the shiny smooth curved orbs      
     along with stars, candles, ribbons      
and long strands of sparkly tinsel 
shimmering through  everything
they all decorate our lovely tree 
these baubles  old memories 
revisited each festive season 
so enjoy these bright orbs
as they decorate the
Christmas tree

(c) Lissie`s Poems 2024

 

Autumn is a beautiful time of the year, filled with fiery colours as trees parade in their seasonal coats. Enjoy the colours, share in the harvest and prepare for winter with a full heart.

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 colours 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 Bull 2024

  

Jack O`Lantern

round face, orange face

staring out for me

carved face,  lit face

shining out at me

gruesome smile, cheeky eyes

candles lit I see

scary face, pumpkin head

My Jack O`Lantern be!

© Lissie`s Poems 2024

 

Met a scary witch!

I met a scary witch today

marching through the town

she wore stripy stockings

a crooked nose and a frown

she carried an old book of spells

along with a scrawny cat

a broomstick in her hand

and wearing her black pointed hat !

© Lissie Bull 2024

 Lovely little name poem to welcome little Betty 

Betty

Beautiful bright blue eyes

Endearing gurgles and smiles

Tiny fingers and petit toes

Tender memories to create

You fill our hearts with love and joy

(C) Lissie`s Poems  2024

Witches 

Wonderful world of witchcraft

Incantations and spells
Toad`s poison and spider's webs
Cauldron brewing on the open fire
Haunting cackles can be heard
Ever ready to cast their spells
Spooky Halloween is here
(c) Lissie`s Poems 2024

Thought I would share this poem I wrote ten years ago.  I love walking though misty mornings, hearing different sounds before to I spy what made them.  The landscape comeing into view as I walk along. 

Hope you like this one 

Lissie 

 

Through Misty Woods

When everything

just gets to me

there's this place

I escape to

along the path

through misty woods

Tall trees stand there

disappearing

into the mists

leading to peace

my haven there

through misty woods

Shadows abound

mysteries here

somewhere to hide

no one would know

here I can walk

through misty woods

These mossy trees

standing in line

leading me on

along the track

to my escape

through misty woods

© Lissie Bull 2014 

Image taken by A2matos on DeviantArt

 

As autumn arrives

trees dress in their finest coats

full of bright colours

they don`t need to compete

with each other

they just dance in the breeze

and enjoy autumn`s parade

(C) Lissie`s Poems 2024

Paw 

Deep with my dreams

a paw reaches in

drawing me into the day

determined purrs heard

I slowly open my eyes

in a dreamy sort of way

nuzzling wet nose

pushes into my face

someone wants to play

hello sweet kitty

it`s times to get up

let have some fun today

(C) Lissie`s Poems 2024

Nature`s Mysteries

Nature is extraordinary 

full of textures and colours

magical rainbow stone walls

shrouded in mists of intrigue

 surprises around each corner

taking your breathe away

this dark circular cavity

seen partway up a blue cliff

door way to a mysterious world

calling out to be explored

a journey to the unknown

is this real or an illusion?

(C) Lissie`s Poems 2024

photo of Bryce Canyon National Park found on Forgotten History