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

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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

 

Silverback

an awesome gorilla in his prime

stands proud for all his troop to see

muscular arms and a powerful roar

 that`s  heard throughout the forest

wearing his distinctive silver back

no one will argue, he`s in command

protecting his family from all danger

he`s the master of all he surveys

(C) Lissie`s Poems 2025

An intelligent and handsome creature

in shaggy orange fur orange fur coat

roaming free through the rainforests

master of everything in his domain

a solitary character, trying to survive

swinging high through the branches

clever mind, able to adapt to his needs

shaping the tools to help find his food

eyes that hold deep pools of emotions

feeling the power of his surroundings

living in harmony with the land

wrapped within his precious world 

(C) Lissie`s Poems 2025

 

Secret Path

wandering slowly 

down a secret way

wrapped up amongst 

the leafy trees

silence that calms 

a turbulant mind

while walking along 

the earthy path

hark sweet chirps 

of little birds

a flash of colours 

of paper wings

maybe beyond the bend

hides a secret place

(C) Lissie`s Poems 2025

Gorilla

this magnificent gorilla in his prime

standing proud for all his troop to see

determined to defend, yet very gentle

the master of his whole family

muscular arms and a powerful roar

that can be heard throughout the land

wearing his distinctive silvered back

no one will argue that he`s in command

travelling through the dense forests by day

he leads around their territory he`s known

family nests in the trees are built each night

he`s too heavy, so sleeps on the ground alone

this silverback is a powerful champion

very adaptable and intelligent

always protecting his troop with his life

for this gorilla is simply magnificent

(C) Lissie Bull 2022

 

LIVERPOOL

Liverpool is from an Old English word and meant a Muddy Pool

Iconic pop-rock band The Beatles originated here in 1960

Vibrant culture from music, commerce, religion, travel and much more

Everton and Liverpool Football Clubs have over 280 years of history

Royal Liver Building is a widely recognized landmark on the skyline

Port of Liverpool, one of the largest, busiest and diverse port in the UK

Origins can be traced back to 1190 and was first known as Liuerpul

Outstanding and historic waterfront creates a dramatic region of the city

Liver birds on the top of the Liver Building are called Bertie and Bella!

(C) Lissie`s Poems 2025

  

Remembering those lazy August days with my kids!

 

 

Summer holidays

 

Those lazy August days

hiding from the rain

finding different ways

for the kids to entertain

 

vivid sticky painted hands

newspaper on the floor

for when disaster lands

they`re always wanting more

 

building things with Lego

creating new landscapes

not forgetting Primo

brightly coloured shapes

 

then it`s time for tea

after clearing up the mess

laughing, smiling, full of glee

 kids are full of happiness

 

© Lissie Bull 2013 (amender 2025

 

Monkey Puzzle

long arms with prickled skin

pointing in every directions

a single trunk standing tall

magnificent plant held with affection

each leaf,stiff and sharp to touch

helping with this plant`s protection

pale growth spurts with each year

is something I should mention

standing there, rooted to it`s spot

always capturing much attention

don`t get to close, for it`s quite painful

those spikes can hurt on reflection

Monkey Puzzles are so unique

proud to have one for my selection

though they`re not always pleasant

they're definitely in my collection !

(C)Lissie's Poems 2025

I love walking along the beach and seeing what it has deposited along the tide line.  The sounds of the water as it ebbs and flows constantly.  Breathing, living and liking the fact that it will always be there.

Watching the sea

Watching the sea, ebb and flow

roaring in, flooding out

almost breathing

repeatedly

never stopping, always moving

roaring in, flowing out

wave after wave

constantly

depositing all its gifts

rushing in, receding back

along the shore line

endlessly

watching the ocean murmur

crashing in, rumbling out

forever moving

unceasingly.

© Lissie`s Poems 2025

 

Red Fur

A glimpse of red fur in the night

bright flash of eyes can be seen

then a streak of white tipped tail

just shows where it has been

there`s silence in the suburbs

though they scurry all about

scrambling through the rubbish

searching for food with their snout

only seen in dim street lights

as they're scurrying around

their pups following along

glad they`re not chased by hound

able to blend into the night

foxes are resilient

alert in an urban world

these creatures are brilliant!

© Lissie's Poems  2025

Little Miss Red

Little Miss Red

got up out of bed

to go and visit her gran

picked up her coat

and a five pound note

runs out of her caravan

through the dark wood

dressed in her red hood

her basket on her arm

feels someone is there

sees a wolf, what a scare !

but she`d never come to harm

for in her pocket

found next to her Locket

she carries a small pistol 

if he comes too near

he can join big brown bear

sweeping the streets of Bristol !

so off she skips

a smile on her lips

can`t wait to see her Grandmother

she`ll have such fun

playing out in the sun

best place to be through the summer  !

© Lissie's Poems 2025

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