I came across this story from 17 years ago and found it fascinating that a cat and bear could become great friends.  This inspired me to write this little poem.

Pussy Cat visits the Zoo

Pussy cat pussy cat

          what did you do

I got on the bus

          to visit the zoo

Pussy cat pussy cat

          what did you there

looked at the animals

           smiled at a bear

Pussy cat pussy cat

            who did you see

long necked giraffes 

             and a chimpanzee

Pussy cat pussy cat

             time to go home

made lots of memories

            you`re never alone

(C) Lissie`s Poems 2023

photo from The Mirror 

Hello is such a simple word that can start an amazing new adventure! So why not say "hello" this morning and see where it will lead you.

Bonjour, dia duit, hello to you

let's welcome in this brand new day

ciao, witam, how's it going mate!

I find ' Hi ' and smile - is the best way! 

(C) Lissies Poems 2026

 

Smiles

Sunshine 

Merriment 

Infectious 

Lovable 

Energetic

Smiles everywhere!

© Lissie Bull 2026

Mother Nature is all around us, sharing her beauty,  inspiration,  calmness and healing power. She wraps us in her love  🌿 🌸☀️

To be at one with nature 

stirring the senses of the soul

wrapped in sounds and beauty

Mother Nature at her best

playful squirrels in the trees

swans glide across the water

trees attired in scented blossom

all mixed with children's laughter

(C) Lissie's Poems 2026

 

Therapeutic Poetry

To lose a loved one can affect us in many different ways. We feel lost, angry, confused and alone - to name but a few emotions. There is no right or wrong way to grieve, so don`t be influenced by others.  Grieving is personal to yourself and your family, there is no time limit.

Each day is different, some are good and others are overwhelming emotions that are affected by simply things like, memories, objects, people and places.

Writing a poem is very therapeutic and can help you to express your feelings. Poetry can help release pressure that can build up through bereavement. By writing a few words, they don`t have to rhyme, can help you to move forward. A few lines hold a memory together. In time more poetry will flow and help you to blossom.

Why not have a go at writing a poem about your loved one, a memory to made together or about an emotion that you feel. 

If you feel like sharing or just holding on to your poem close to your heart, that is perfect okay to do.  Give it a try and see how you feel as these are just to help you express your inner feelings.

Happy Writing

Lissie x

  

Just a little reflection on life in general, plain and simple!

Reflections of life

My Life is painted in words and pictures

each stage,  has it's own. chapter

no matter what I say or do

every event plays a major factor

for what I see in front of me

will affect it in different ways

the good times and the bad ones

depending how I manage my days

I may see things quite differently

and that is good and right

for if we were the same as others

who would help me see the light?

as I grow older, so life changes

I learn from my mistakes

so when new challenges arise

I strike and claim my stakes.

in my twilight years, I`ll reflect

looking back upon what I've done

writing the last chapter as I go

my life has been full of love and fun!

© Lissies Bull 2026

   

Dawn is a wonderful time of the day, where the darkness of night slowly grows into the brightness of day.  This photo was taken near Lacock in Wiltshire many years ago. 

Dawn

 As night slowly becomes the dawn

 nature's dimmer switch is turned

 daylight streams over an eastern horizon

  what will this morning bring forth

 as earth wakes up to another day

 © Lissie's Poems  2026

I love chilling in my garden, it`s my little haven,  listening to the frog and bumble bees. Such comforting sounds. We have three different bees who visitthe flowers, miner bees,  tree bees and bumble bees.

 Humble Bumble Bee

To hear the distinctive buzz

of active bees in my garden

hovering from flower to flower

never "begging their pardon"

a livery of black and yellow

with four lacy opaque wings

hind legs heavily laden with pollen

gathered along its wanderings

from its antenna to its stinger

the sweet thing shows it`s beauty

spied amongst scented blossom

this little humble bumble bee 

(C) Lissie Bull 2026