Stormy Times Ahead

Stormy times ahead so...

batten down the hatches

stock up the cupboards

then seal all the latches

cold winds blowing

snow is coming

hard rain lashing

stormy times ahead

block up the doorways

check all windows as well

logs ready for the fire

this`ll be the storm from hell

windows rattling

snow is pitching

rivers swirling

stormy times ahead

huddled near the fire place

winds howling all around

settled in for the duration

as the storm hits the ground

winds so freezing

snow now falling

fireside blazing

Stormy times are here !

© Lissie`s Bull 2024

Elegant Reflection

down by the lake waterside

a quiet spot near the island

two slumbering beauties

synchronised sleeping

reflected through the ripples

heads ticked under one wing

resting on only one leg

creating elegant reflections

(C) Lissie`s Poems 2024

 

Elegant Reflection

with sweeping curved neck

a demure look of eye

motionless on the surface

beautiful, cunning and sly

like a graceful ballerina

 dressed in feathers of white

soft graceful movements

such a memorable sight

captured in each ripple

elegant reflections seen

powerful, yet regal swan 

set in this peaceful scene

(C) Lissie`s Poems 2024

  

Blue Eyes

Its cold out there today

for autumn`s here to stay

wrapped up mitts and scarf

watching the children laugh

trees have all changed colours

leaves on ground like flowers

there`s a pile over there   

leaves raked up in the square

there`s movement I can see

wonder what that could be

a pair of eyes stare out

I nearly gave a shout

is that a tail I spy

hiding all warm and dry

my little doggy friend

I`d better apprehend

before he wrecks the pile

though it would make me smile!

I love the autumn time

now I will end my rhyme!!

© Lissie Bull 2024

Photo by jollyvickie 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 2024

 

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 2024

 

Tracing Tears

Silence can be so painful

chilling me to the bone

shaking with sheer anger

as I sit here so alone

the house feels very cold

all  life`s been sucked out

only a ticking clock heard

filling my heart with doubt

sadness seeps through my veins

no one for me to see or call

shivers cause through my soul

tracing my tears as they fall

(C) Lissie`s Poems 2024

 

Heavenly Moment

rich aromas of chocolate

with soft creamy froth

steamy hot and smooth

heaven in a mug

relaxing all the senses

soothing away the day

crisp crunch of biscuit 

bitter against this sweetness

that angelic moment 

taste of heavenly bliss!

© Lissie`s Poems 2024

                                                   

Disappearing Snow Leopard

       A desolate snow covered landscape 

where strong winds blast the rock face

with very little vegetation

what could survive in this cold place ?

this is a harsh environment

steep imposing cliffs meet the ground

where habitats give good camouflage

rare snow leopards maybe found

with lush thick white and yellow fur

marked by ringed spots of black on brown

watching all with such light green eyes

planning to bring their next prey down

snow leopards have beautifully long tails

paws adapted to walk on deep snow

able to ambush unsuspecting prey

by chasing down before the fatal blow

mostly active between dawn and dusk

this silent big cat that can`t roar

solitary by nature, `til breeding

their survival we must ensure

sadly these majestic creatures

are becoming such a rare sight

with the loss of their range and hunting

this means they are losing their fight

© Lissie`s Poems  2014

  

Cheeky Squirrels

 a quick glimpse of a fluffy tail

flickering amongst the trees 

scurrying up and down trunks

scampering through the leaves

these sweet innocent creatures

are not all that they appear!

they`re mischievously cheeky

and trouble when they`re near

watching their playful romping

searching for their winter hoard

burying them yet forgetting where

there`s plenty of nuts to be stored

as nature dresses up for autumn

these cheeky squirrels do not care

for each day is filled with playtime

as they race around everywhere!

(c) Lissie Bull 2024

A season of change and mystery

Unique abundance of colour

Time to enjoy nature`s harvest

Unwind in autumns beauty

Mug of soothing pumpkin latte

Now let`s get ready for Halloween!

(C) Lissie Bull 2024

 

My Spot

Here on this spot

is where I will rest

watching life go by

from this step is best

it`s comfy sat here

half way up the stairs

I`m all stretched out

better than on the chairs

can safely snooze on

observing contently

always looking my best

while purring gently

aware of all events

up stairs and below

for this step`s great fun

and I enjoy life`s show!!

© Lissie Bull 2024

Photo titled "Princess Masi 2"  taken by Bluebetty 20  found on DeviantArt

Life force of the planet

breaths through motions

heart beat of mystery

ebb and flow of the oceans

with each tidal cycle

rushing in from the deep

then back under the surface

for these waters never sleep

froth crested waves crashing

upon rolling golden sands

filling hidden rockpools

shaping earth`s coastlands

(C) Lissie`s Poems 2024

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 2024

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