Precious Moments

Sat here, just thinking

a quiet moment to ponder

about the little things in life

sun peeping through curtains

the laughter of my children

a collection of special photos

purrs emanating from close by

a frothy hot chocolate in hand

these maybe simple memories

but they`re so important to me

(C) Lissie`s Poems 2025

  

Anxiety

I thought I would share this poem I wrote about how my anxiety affects my life. It 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. Anxiety appears to be on the rise, yet remains hidden.  Many people have anxiety and it affects each person in different ways. We are all unique and cope in our own way.

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 18 years ago.  

I had to give it 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

though I know that life must go on

after all that goes on around me

just want this anxiousness gone!

(C) Lissie Bull 2025

 

 Ding Dong Merrily on high!

🎀

ding

dong

merrily on 

high let the bells

ring out for everyone 

to hear, proclaiming the 

joyfulness  of this  festive 

season listen to the chimes 

fill our hearts with so much

 cheer calling us to celebrate 

Christmas with love in our soul

smile, sing, dance and rejoice again

let`s share all the wonders of this special

time

of  the

year

(c) Lissie`s Poems  2025

Tree Bauble

⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

⭐⭐⭐⭐

 Nesting 

amongst

the shiny needles
of the Christmas tree
caught in twinkling lights
bright coloured baubles hang
reflecting a world upside-down 
     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

(Lissie's Poems 2025

 

Twinkle Twinkle Little Star

A 

star

upon

the top

of our tree

shining bright

a gift for our world, lighting up this Merry 

Christmas season of cheer & sparkling 

warmly with the many decorations

coloured tinsel, baubles, lights 

twinkling and shimmering 

bringing great joy to festivities

this little star beams out with great

joy, proclaiming good will people today

twinkling brightly over this snowy season

bringing greetings

sweet little star

dazzles light

so bright

on our

tree

💙

                                                            

                          © Lissie`s Poems 2025

 

Silence

A silent moment, where time has stopped
life`s motion ceased ,all is standing still

a ripple fades, inner peace is felts
sound is silenced  stillness of the soul

from sky to ocean the world sleeps
all is hushed now  for nothing will stir

no sound , no motionno breathe is felt
stillness all around, death, a state of mind

(c) Lissie Bull 2025

Love, peace and happiness

Touching a Soul

When you touch someone

with a loving spirit

they touch your soul

with their deep heart

for there is nothing better

on this earth

than a giving person

who knows your worth

as we live each day

may we make a difference

and touch a soul

each and every way

bringing smiles and laughter

to many a needy soul

© Lissie Bull 2025

 

Peace and harmony can be yours this day, sit amongst the trees and feel blessed, Mother Nature can soothe even the deepest of trouble you may hold in your soul. let the stress slip away, feel uplifted as the sounds and scents of nature takes you to another plain. Massage away the daily tensions of this fast modern era.  Listen to the creatures within the landscape,  hear each bird song as if for the first time. The rustle of leaves stirred by a gentle breeze, as dappled sunlight creates patterns across the ground.  Yes, nature is a healer, allowing us to slow down, enjoy the world around us, freeing us from noise, pollution and the greed of commerce. 

So take a moment, sit quietly among the trees, close your eyes, slow your breathe and listen to the stillness around you...

   

Beauty of Nature

wander along quiet dappled path

under a canopy of leafy branches

wrapped in nature`s healing arms

smile, enjoy, this feels like heaven

 scent of flowers fill the atmosphere

a rustle of trees on a gentle breeze

muffled sounds heard from afar

doesn`t mar the peaceful place

follow the path, see where it leads

let it calm, and inspire the mind

(C) Lissie`s Poems 2025

Calming, inspiring, de-stressing,  never underestimate how being at one with nature can be so good for us 💚🌳🍂

Be Inspired

Orange is a vibrant colour with numerous shades

each evoking different feelings and emotions

coral, pumpkins, tangerines,  vermillion

making up part of sunsets across many oceans

peaches, oranges, amber from millions of years ago

garden a blaze with colours, tulips, dahlias and a rose

every changing trees dressed in rich autumn colours

Tigger, Garfield and a bright safety vest that glows

Sainsbury bags, traffic cones, wrapping paper, clownfish

stripey tigers, orangutans, parrots, monarch butterflies,

from Mother Nature, manmade inventions 

orange has many different hues and full of surprise

(C) Lissie`s Poems 2025

Lovely name verse for a customer`s home 💙

Smyouse

Somewhere special for our family

Making memories to last forever

Yesteryear's reminiscing 

Our little haven in the city

Undeniably a musical place

Simply a comfy place to be

Everyone is welcome here!

(c) Lissie's Poems 2025

Icy Heart

bitter love, icy to the touch

breaks with a snap, this heart so cold

resisting comfort at every turn

choosing to remain out of the fold

warmth has departed from this soul

the core is all frozen solid

spreading through this poor creature

left unchecked, will become squalid

ever to roam the wilderness

so bitter and broken hearted

shivering, it`s chilled to the bone

as sadly love has departed

please take pity of this creature

for this could be you one day

show mercy to the ones that need it

kindness can start in such a small way!

© Lissie`s Poems 2025

image found on pinterest.com

 

water calms and cleanses the soul

Tranquil Waters

Waters of tranquillity

sharing colours of peace

ebbing and flowing

undulating back and forth

lapping the rugged rocks

carved by wind and ocean

blue and purple hues

reflections of the sky

(C) Lissie’s Poems 2025

 

Life`s Journey

I am a daughter

new to this world

learning as I grow

finding my way

testing my world

with every step I go

I am a sister

sharing the family

growing up together

companionship 

learning through play

holding onto each other 

I am a wife

my heart full of love

new life to explore

setting up a new home

building a life together

with the man I adore

I am a mother

with a growing family

loving, nurturing each child

home full of squeals and laughter

lives to mould and shape

responsible caring and mild

I am a widow

full of grief , but striving on

with my family a round me

yet, time is a healer

staying for the family

a new future to see

one day a grandmother

matriarch of them all

life will be awesome

spoiling the grandkids

telling them stories

laughter, joy and fun

(c) Lissie's Poems 2025

 

Just Saying!

It's hard to keep up

when people start to change

loyalties are stretched

emotions feel strange

yet a smile costs nothing

and a greeting is free

so cut all this anger

come and say Hi to me!

(c) Lissie's Poems 2025

 

Creativity is like a kaleidoscope

filled with imagination and inspiration

colours blend, ideas dance and laughter is heard

life is full of mystery, intrigue and wonder

grab them quick and see where they take you!

(C) Lissie`s Poems 2025

 

Pictures in my Head

sat here with pen in hand

poised to write the next verse

images rolling around my mind

penning these creations can be a curse

I see pain, sunsets and love

visions both cruel and sweet

yet I must select the right one

this urge to write will not be beat

ink flows across my paper

words painting pictures for me

like an image slowly forming

yet it doesn't always set me free

once started I have go on

until the piece in complete

freestyle or verse, prose or haiku

my pen dances over many a sheet

for poetry completes my day

visualizing their imagery

painting pictures with words from the heart

that can be seen so vividly

© Lissie Bull 2025

 

Smile, it`s Autumn

Autumn, such a fantastic season

filled with many vibrant colours

from orange, brown, red and yellow

with trees dressed up in colourful coats

nights drawing in and colder

sitting by a crackling log fire

warmed by a frothy hot chocolate 

Autumn gets us every time it arrives!

(C) Lissie`s Poems 2025

 

Friendship  Bear

I am a little friendship bear

looking for somewhere to live

please take me home with you

as I have loads of hugs to give

© Lissie`s Poems 2025

Gifted White Feather

As I ambled through the woods

I suddenly felt you beside me 

you entwined your arm in mine

your presence was comforting

as we chatted along the path

rounding the final corner

I felt your arm slip away 

it was a surreal experience

being able to feel you there

a loving memory to remember

where you left me on the path

I find a little fluffy white feather

thank you my love, for your gift

I know we`ll will meet again!

(C) Lissie`s Poems 2025

I love autumn, all the bright colours on thee trees, squirrels burying their store of nuts.  Days get shorter and night are longer, bright colours dawns and sunsets too!

Start of Autumn

September rumblings
autumn`s now on its way

warmth slowly leaving the sun
cold blue skies here to stay

shorter day and longer night

colourful dawns and sunset hues

weather`s unpredictable

time to find waterproof shoes

bright colours on the trees
they`re changing their attire
orange, reds and yellows
summer can now retire

it`s like another world
low lying misty mornings
everything is shrouded
sending winter warnings

crunchiness under foot
and a bite in the air
wrap up now and stay warm
it`s time to take good care

September's a great month
marks a change in the year
for earth start to sleep
as winter will soon be here..

© Lissie`s Poems 2025

Autumn Colours

Autumn is a magical time of the year

as the trees put on a vibrant fashion show

wearing reds, oranges and bright yellows

painting woodlands in autumn colours

a mixture of warm, rich and earthy tones

before winter comes knocking at the door

 

(C) Lissie`s Poems 2025

 

Autumn Hog

snuggled amidst the colourful leaves
deep within a silent woodland
small hogs slumber quietly
surrounded by nature
sleep well little one
warm and cosy
leaf  littered
hedgehog
hides 

(c) Lissie Bull 2025

 

It`s the Weekend!

finally made it to the weekend 

time to stop work and have fun

just a few chores to get through

shopping and laundry

cleaning up the house

now to relax

and enjoy

oh no!

work!!

(C) Lissie Bull 2025

 

Painting pictures with words from the heart

colouring them with emotions 

images found in our nightly dreams

setting us adrift on life`s oceans

© Lissie`s poems 2025

 Life can be so frantic, so it feels good to slow down and enjoy the beauty of nature. Seeing all of Mother Nature has to offer us can be so  relaxing, meditative, calming, inspiring and helps us to see everything around us in a new way.

Beauty of Nature

Red poppies in summer breeze

bluebells carpeting the ground

yellow and orange autumn leaves

white snow muffling every sound

cool clear lakes surrounded by trees

bright speckled meadows sway in the air

rough rocky mountains reach for the sky

barrow dunes carrying hope on a prayer

through depths of the mighty oceans

dark, unexplored, far from our reaches

crashing around rugged coastlands 

or touching long sandy beaches

so much awesome beauty of nature

sharing great diversity to all

our wondrous planet is so unique

from the mighty to the minuscule 

(C) Lissies Poems  2025

 

Be Curious

discover your surroundings

learn to overcome your fears
explore new opportunities
seek out new adventures
listen to those around you
start to feed your brain
create new memories
and release your inner spirit

(c) Lissie's Poems 2025

 

Ode to a Washing Line 

To see white billowing sails

flashing across the garden skies

full flight in the steady winds

lows followed by mighty highs

colours bright in the morning sun

all tethered along the line

heavy with a clean crisp smell

now parading and looking fine

sometimes blocking out the sun

changing shape in the winds blowing

patterns fall across the ground

creating shadows ever flowing

sounds of cloth cracking in the wind

with the sudden change of direction

such a joy to see the line full

of clean clothes, such perfection.

(c)  Lissie's Poems  2025