Garden's Music

Gentle lyrical notes

dancing through the flowers

skipping over green grass

in and out of bright sunshine

filling my garden with sounds

(c) Lissie Bull 2026

  

Secretive Dragon

A bright flash of white enamel

swish from its powerful tail

red hot fire from the nostrils

glimpse of black and green scale

awesome strength it empowers

that you can`t underestimate

as it sits on its growing hoard

of gold it endeavors to accumulate

and then when you least expect it

this creature can easily sniff you out

from deep within its dark stone cave

it'll sense you anywhere, never doubt

whether you believe in them or not

I`m certsinlysure  they won`t mind

for there's always room for dragons

they hide in plain sight for you to find!

(C) Lissie`s Poems 2026

Love walking along a beach and let the imagination flow free like the ocean!

Pebbles and Souls

Pebbles strewn across the beach

scattered around by the high tide

where they`re tossed about by oceans

travelling in waters far and wide

those pebbles are just like our souls

buffered by our swirling emotion

constantly exploring the world

this roller-coaster in motion

with the waters shaping the souls

as it shapes these many pebbles

some times marooned in one place

others, crashing around like rebels

for every pebble is different

like the many souls set a drift

only time will tell when they settle

then love will give them that lift

so as you walk along the beach

and spy a pebble laying there

remember to handle carefully

a soul is drifting on a prayer!

© Lissie`s Poems 2026

Memories help to keep love alive.

Love Stone Stack

Walking on the beach in summer

I'm thinking of you, my love

since the Angels came and took you

to be with them up above

I look for flat stones in the sand

ones shaped by the ocean

pale pinks and blues are best

smoothed by the water's motion

then looking for a quiet spot

to share our memories

I place one on top another

to the sea`s melodies

each stone representing a year

that we spent together

every summer I make this stack

to hold your love forever

© Lissie's Poems 2026

 

 Tick, Tock

quiet moment to contemplate

sat back and close one`s eyes

be still, breath in this silence

for timeout is always wise

a clock ticks away the hours

 relaxing rhythmic beat

calmness of a sleeping cat 

purring loudly upon a seat

distant melodies heard softly

as if from another world

strange and yet so soothing

 chords and tunes all swirled

time marches ever forward

as the clock continues to tick

a quiet moment is heavenly

best medicine and not a trick!

(C) Lissie's Poems 2026

Hello, I thought it would be good to introduce myself  

I`m Lissie, I`m based in Bristol, I have four grown up children and a little rescue cat called Jay. I live with my autistic daughter and we love going on adventurers by train together.  I worked in a bank, ran a parent and toddler group,made wedding dresses and became a campanologist.  Sadly I lost my husband, Steve, to cancer nearly 19 years ago, leaving me to bring up our four young children, sadly started to shut down and found communicating very hard until writing therapy was suggested. This unlocked a lot of emotions and helped me along the road to recovery.  I took up poetry again and found it opened up my world, I took up a creative writing course and even friends asked me to write for them, so I decided to start my little business and many years down the line, I`ve had some of my poems published in some anthologies and enjoy meeting people when I'm running my stall at different markets and have been lucky to work with children and met some amazing poets too.

I write poems that are personal, quirky and unique, I`m inspired by nature, emotions, events and people. Creating acrostic poems about customer`s names, pet and special places. I go walking and always take photos that I can use with my poems.  My ethos is painting pictures with words from the heart.

Along with my poetry, I have been knitting Friendship Bears for over 30 years (my children still have their own bears)  They are knitted in many different colours and each one has its own personality. 

I'm passionate about introducing others to poetry (poems don`t always have to rhyme) sharing my poems and making people smile.

I love what I do as it enables me to be there for my family, especially to support my autistic daughter. Thank you for reading about me and my little business 

Lissie x

 

Sundays

Lazy Sunday morning so peaceful

with hot coffee and the paper

while curled up on the sofa

gentle start to the day

cat curled up asleep

contemplating

relaxing

cuddle

day

(C)  Lissie's Poems 2026

Spring time in the meadows, with all the bright coloured flowers and long grasses....wonderful times ahead

Meadows

running through meadows
full of wild flowers
butterflies fluttering
in the sun for hours

flower heads bobbing
and grasses flowing
yellows, blues and reds
bright colours showing

sweet scent in the air
with bees buzzing round
there`s tranquility here
and nature abound

gentle breezes  blowing
there`s laughter in the air
running through the grasses
nature flourishes with flair

© Lissie`s Poems 202

Good morning  

Each single step counts, even if it appears insignificant at the time. Cherish those little moments—they might just lead to something bigger than you ever imagined! 😊

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 2026

 Welcome to a new week, filled with new opportunities,  new adventures  and possibilities. Never be afraid to take that first step 😃✨️

 

Monday 

 

Magical start to the week

Opportunities for crafting

New horizons to reach for

Don't be afraid to be different 

Always remember to sparkle

You know you can succeed !

© Lissie's Poems 2026

Its certainly been a wet and windy start to  this year, but I've still managed to go for my walks.  This poem was inspired by seeing all the furry companions of fellow walkers sometimes enjoying the rain ☔️🐾

Walkies in the Rain

Racing around the park

paws splashing in puddles

sunshine and showers

with rainbows all ablaze

 in and out of the water

as you chase the ducks

your fur dripping wet

from all the fun and games 

watching you shaking fiercely

all the rain from your fur

twisting and turning

spraying rain drops

in different directions

making funny faces

as you soak me too!

love our walkies in the rain

© Lissie Bull 2026

image from Dogs and found on DeviantArt

Birthdays are usually happy events but this one gets to me each year.  My angel mother was a special person to me, loved her wisdom, sense of humour and the way she laughed.

Mum, enjoy your special day with dad up in heaven. 

Happy 93rd Birthday Mum ☕🍰💝

My Mum, my Angel

Just to say "I love you Mum"

would mean the world to me

but since the angels gave you wings

I`ll share my love through poetry 

popping round to have a chat

and share with you  a cup of coffee 

we`d sort out the world`s troubles

even though your quite a softie

I miss your love and wisdom

your kindness and caring manner

now your free from earthy stress

bet you're full of heavenly glamour

on this, your birthday mum, 

I`m sending all my love your way

wish I could share a coffee with you

as we celebrate your special day!

(c) Lissie Bull 2026

Painted by Hentry Freemantle  (my grandfather)

Happy Birthday Mum

love and miss you always 

🌹🌹

 

Little Spark

With a small jolt of emotion
found deep within the soul
like a spark of an ignition
if left, will burn a hole

so act upon this little flame
and trust your heart to know
for this small emotion
can help your happiness grow

© Lissie`s Poems 2026

An angel gave you wings 

To love you

To walk hand in hand 

across warm golden sand

never again to be a part 

to feel your touch so tender

as into your arms I surrender

and know you hold my heart

to always know you're there

a love for us to share

forever my sweetheart!

(c) Lissie's Poems 2026

 

    

Weapons to Rainbows

The air feels heavy

pressure pushing down

skies dark and foreboding

a storm is coming to town

there's a silence felt

like a pause in time

shrouding the whole area

muffling the clock chime

as the storm rolls in

day light disappears

thunder rumbles through

playing on inner fears

streaks of electricity

descend from the heavens

loud clashes of thunder

 like gods mighty weapons

rain lashes down hard

beating against the windows

we'll ride out this fierce storm

until we spy the rainbows

© Lissie Bull 2026

Image found on peacock-angel.org

 

Today is International Hedgehog Day

 

Hedgehog  

Little bundle of prickles

curled up tight in a ball

can`t see his tiny feet

nor his bright eyes at all

this tight little bundle

with thousands of spines

still looks such a cutie

masterful of all designs

keeping warm and safe

hiding amongst the worms

through winter he hibernates

until the warm weather returns

(c) Lissie Bull 2026

 

Your Heart

Listen to your heart

what do you hear

feel the joy within you

sweeping away the fear

dream big, don`t be afraid

step into the sunlight

be brave, be bold, be true

for your future is bright

(C) Lissie`s Poems  2026

 

Chill of the Ice

Touched by this cold winter`s grip

there's a chill across the landscapes

as patches of ice cover the lake surface

creating swirls, patterns and shapes

birds tentatively waddle on the lake

 wings flapping as they slide on by

then slip awkwardly into the water

squawking loudly, before they fly

(C) Lissies Poems 2026

  

Northern Lights

above a snow covered landscape

in darkened northern skies 

ghostly ribbons of bright lights

dance over head before our eyes

swirling, spiraling and twisting

a colourful display of nature

painting the sky in festive colours

great experience to treasure

an eerie silence across the land

as this spectacle continues

starting pale, reaching a crescendo

seen from many different venues

once in a life time experience

and on many peoples bucket list

mystical nature at its best

an event that`s not to be missed

(C) Lissie's Poems 2026

Wintry Moon

On a cold January evening

drifting slowly across the sky

as the day comes to an end

 this beautiful moon I spy

following along its orbit

this celestial sphere so bright

finds itself caught on a branch

and fills my garden with light

as the evening grows darker

this moon continues on it's way

now my garden's shrouded by night

as the land waits for another day

(C) Lissie`s Poems 2025

 

Family likeness is very strong

with their heads held high

proud to be related

strong straight necks

sharp eyes

pointed flashy tail

and the power house below

muscular leg with large paddles

allowing graceful movement above 

(C) Lissie's Poems 2025