Father.....

I love you very much father
I am your eldest daughter
But don`t really understand
Feel like a lamb to the slaughter

I tried to be what you wanted
Learnt all I could so happily
Moved out once I was married
Never rushed to start a family

You seemed happy once Jon arrived
Though things changed with Carolyn
Finding her autism so hard
You turned away, we could not win

What ever I did, Jane did better
I always felt like second best
I tried to prove that all was good
For the wicked, there was no rest

All my siblings had great jobs
While I remained a mum at home
Putting my children before me
But I always felt so alone

When mum was ill in hospital
I wasn`t really kept up to date
Felt isolated, uninformed
All I could do was sit and wait

Now mum`s gone it`s even worse
I phone as often as I can
You just chat about my sister
How's she`s doing now she`s a gran

All I want is for you to be
Proud and happy with what I do
The kids and I love you so much
Come on Dad, will you love us too?




There`s not much else to say really.

© Lis Bull 2013

 

Wacky Racers

Give me the thrill for speed
Blurred scenery as we pass
Feeling the roll as we corner
The chase is on...more gas!!

Dashing through red signals
Dodging a bus and truck
My heart is pounding hard
Will we run out of luck?

Twists and turns, brakes screeching
Rubber tread left on the tar
This elation for speed
Feels so awesome by far

The sirens getting closer
The chase is really on
Driving into the sunset
This was a great bit of fun!!!


The thrill for speed gives such an adrenaline rush,
add to the equation the chase as well and it becomes awesome!
Chase films have a lot to answer for !!!

© Lis Bull 2013

Where did the love go?

I feel you deep in my soul
A part of me will always know
The tender love you gave me
Now I ask, where did it go?

Looked into your eyes once
Mesmerised by the sight
Now lust and bitterness
I see, doesn`t seem right

So when did it all change?
Why did it have to die?
We could of been a great team
But I`m left asking why

You had such tenderness
A soft whisper in my ear
Smiles that lit up your face
Now all I feel is fear

There`s nothing here for me now
I just have to be so strong
Turn my back and walk away
My path way is going to be long....




End of an era, a new direction, new people and new adventures.

© Lis Bull 2013

 

 

Bittersweet life

 

Sweet memories that hurt

What was once...

Happiness and friendship
Now finds that...

Freedom is caged

What was good...

Is now chained hell

So exposed...

After all the safety

Too late for love now!





Was set a challenge by my daughter to write a short poem
called bittersweet life.  This was the result and she loved it.

© Lis Bull 2013

The treasure Hunt

We`re going on a treasure hunt
There`s excitement in the air
What wonders will we find today
Let`s go searching with some flair

Stalking around the car boot sales
Hunting for an elusive bargain
Rummaging through all the stalls
Bamboozled by the jargon

The thrill of the hunt is on
Items seen, the haggling begins
To and fro the banter goes
In the end the hunter wins!



Love going to car boot sales and they are such great fun, it feels like a treasure hunt too!!

© Lis Bull 2013

 

 

 

Joy

 

 

Eyes opened wide with wonder

Surprise and joy in the air

Anticipation of what might be

Wonderment now laid bare!

 

Little things in life that matter

A cuddle, smile or a gesture

It doesn`t have to be that much

As long as it gives pleasure!

 

 

 

 

Just a little ditty about joy, that came to me after watching

a small child`s wonder and joy from receiving a little bit of attention

© Lis Bull 2013

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The BBQ Party


Planning
   Inviting
      Shopping `til we drop

Cooking
   Preparing
      Laughter all the way

Music
   And dancing
      Up the garden path

Sunshine
   Hungry kids
      Playing lots of games

Heat up
   Table laid
      Everything is ready

Food here
   Guests arrive
      Now it`s time to eat

All done
   Empty plates
      Now we can relax

Later on
   Walk the dog
      Playing on the swings

Great time
   Laughter heard
      Adults can have fun!!

Back home
   Tired kids
      Time to quiet down

Oh no
   Not a chance
      Here we go again!!




Many years ago my friends and I, along with all our kids, would have parties, bbqs and lots of fun.
We would have a bbq in the garden, then take the dog out and play in the park.
It was great fun, but the kids always said adults couldn`t have fun like they did, ( on the swings or down the slide)  Well we did and it was great fun too!!

© Lis Bull 2013

Karma

Bad karma returns to bite you
Whether for good or bad
You will never know when it will strike
Don`t wait around and be sad

Get up and repair any bad actions
Greet everyone with a bright smile
For all that has been, has gone
Jump, laugh and be happy awhile

Good karma shines through you
Like rays spreading out to everyone
Brightening up the lives of all
So enjoy life, go on have some fun!


Karma was a subject brought up while I was enjoying a latte.  It got me thinking and I jotted down a few odd words.   As a result of that, this poem was formed.  Not sure if its quite finished yet lol !

© Lis Bull 2013