Winter Fairy

a blanket of white covers the land

muffling each and every sound

for winter has come a calling

the Ice Fairy has been crowned

Mother Nature wraps her in white

creatures keep watch over her

winter has visited this garden

all is at peace so no need to stir!

(c) Lissie`s Poems 2024
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Love creating shaped poems,  this one is all about a country cottage. Inspired by the keyring I knit and sell. 

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country cottage in the woods

thick thatched roof hanging low

over small windows that look out

on the garden full of bright colours

roses, wisteria to foxglove and phlox

small windows shelters by thatch

wide open,  letting all the scent in

winding  path, leading to the door

fairytale colours to compliment the

countryside found around the home. A small stone wall surrounds this cottage

(C) Lissie`s Poems 2024

  

Autumn to Winter

Autumns golden hues

red and orange and yellow

trees alight with bright colours

carpets of leaves covering the ground

being splashed around by

wellington booted children

clad in scarves, hat and mitts,

puffing clouds of steam

as they race around the park.

The trees are looking bare

now they`ve lost their summer coats

but here and there a holly tree

defiant in its green

squirrels red and grey alike

stocking up their larders

to see the winter through.

Darker now the evenings

and colder all around

people hurrying to get home

to warm their weary bones

The grass is crunchier underfoot

Jack frost has danced around

he leaves the park all muffled

impressions of black and white.

winter has crept in

through the gap in Autumns door

and caught us all unaware

until it shouts BOO!

© Lissie Bull 2024

  

Stones of Remembrance

Large smooth rounded stones , foundations to build a life

each stone balanced by faith as memories are held together

bright sunray, light up each stone, capturing precious moments

safely stored for evermore by adding new stones to the stack

defying gravity as the stack grows holding magical times at heart

continuing to add new thoughts, a life time of love kept together.

(C) Lissie`s Poems 2024

 

Home Coming!

 winds howl and snow blankets all the land

dark sky`s lit by millions of stars

one lonely figure travels on

bent against the weather

family on his mind

returning home

for Christmas

festive

time

🎄

(C) Lissie`s Poems 2024

 

An ideal book for cat lovers, ‘Purrfect Poetry’ a selection of hilarious cat poetry & photos https://www. #poetry #cats #kitty

https://www.amazon.co.uk/Purrfect-Poetry-Selected-International-Poets/dp/0957071124/ref=sr_1_1?s=books&ie=UTF8&qid=1541286375&sr=1-1&keywords=Purrfect+poetry++lost+tower+publication

Four Legged Friends

walking down country lanes

splashing in the puddles

helping dig up the garden 

then home again for cuddles

furry friends for life 

and companions altogether

snuggled by the fireside

making memories forever

(C) Lissie`s Poems 2024

Cheshire Cat

Mysterious mythical cat

with his uniquely strange ways

you may even have noticed 

I`m not all here myself, he says

quite an unusual character

sat high up in his own tree

can you stand on your head?

we`re all mad here, you see!

purple and pink stripped fur

 big grin that`s mischievous 

 a cheeky twinkle in his eyes

all normality, he`s oblivious 

imagination is only a weapon

in the war against reality

this Cheshire Cat would say

while he grins up in his tree!

no time to fret in wonderland

just smile, or you`ll explode

for you see, we`re all mad here  

just travel along your chosen road

(c) Lissie Bull 2024

 

♬🎜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

Hand knitted Friendship Bears, made in many different colours, offering soft cuddly hugs for their new friends at their forever homes.

If you would like one, find them on my Etsy Shop or message me direct.

https://www.etsy.com/uk/shop/LissiePoems

https://www.facebook.com/lissiespoems

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