Circles on the water

A pebble drops from above
Splashes then spirals outward
Leaving marks on the waters
Ever increasing circles,
Expanding out to the edge
Continually moving
Spinning round and round
Changing the the surface tension
Reflects this simple movement
These circles on their journey
Wonder where their travels end?



Such a simple action create a moving reaction!

© Lis Bull 2014

Sleepy Winter Forests

A soft patter of snow as it falls
Gently floating down out of the sky
Landing silently on all nature
A pleasing sight to the naked eye

The more it falls the whiter the land
All muffled in a blanket of snow
A feathered effect drifting on air
So light to the touch, easy to blow

All through the ancient forest the snow
Settling everywhere on the ground
But under the great boughs all is bare
No creature is heard, there`s no sound

High up in the fir tree canopy
Through the light snow flakes descending there
Each little pine needle is covered
Wrapped up snugly from the cold air.

As the landscape sleeps under the snow
All protected from the wind and cold
Winter amongst these wonderful trees
Is such an awesome sight to behold



Winter time, though bleak and cold, is still a wonderful season, creating awesome scenery for all to enjoy.


© Lis Bull 2014

 January Sales!!

Christmas has now been and gone
Decorations have come down
The last angels` been boxes up
With the shiny golden crown

After all the celebrations
The house is looking very bare
For all the sparkling tinsel
Has now gone until next year

All the seasonal humour
Has been replayed with the sales
Rushing round the town centre
Grabbing clothes from the shop rails

Where there was once peace and love
Sheer warfare is found throughout
Festive music`s been replaced
With boisterous women that shout

I hate the start of the sales
Crowds racing around the shops
Buying up all the bargains
Shoes and consorts, games and tops

But by the end of the day
The shop floor has been wiped clean
These sales bring out the madness
In every bargain king and queen!


Another round of sales has begun lol!!

© Lis Bull 2014

Sea and sand

I hear the dark sea lapping at the sand
Slowly ebbing and flowing in rhythm
As the moon`s influence commands it so
I found myself filled with heavenly wisdom

Wonderful links between heaven and earth
This coming together of sea and land
Amazing powers beyond our control
Unpredictable this water and sand

The dark wet grains sinking under my feet
As I walk bare footed along the beach
Leaving a small line of prints in my wake
As white crested waves appear out of reach

The two different elements work well
And both of them flow in their own way
Come together in this wonderful zone
That changes with the seasons every day

So as I continue to walk along
With sun on my back and spray in my face
I feel so at peace with each element
Enjoying all that`s offered in this space

© Lis Bull 2013                

Just memories now.......

While I was young you were always there
I remember times we spent together
Your strong hand was there to guide me
Pick me up as if I was a feather

We would walk and talk for hours
Discussing so many topics
Oh we would put the world to rights
From wrestling. art to politics

I would always look up to you
You were my rock and inspiration
Someone I`d go to when times were tough
To Strive on a strong foundation

Then things started to unravel
You didn`t appear to be so strong
No more advise or comfort given
Just a lonely road, far to long

Miss your gentle wisdom these days
Sadly you`re no longer by my side
I am not sure where you really are
But miss keeping up with your stride


Lost memories are still important to treasure!


© Lis Bull 2014

New Year`s Resolution!!

A new year....a new start
Making the best of it
Standing tall before the world
This time not going to quit

Holding my head up high
Know I can make the grade
Now to take a steady stride
So not going to be afraid!

Don`t try......I won`t get anywhere
Have been through too much strife
A deep breath.......here I go!
I am now ready for life


What more is there to say.......bring it on!!!


© Lis Bull 2014

A year In Rhyme

January was cold and wet
Can`t believe it`s a new year
So much here to celebrate
Let`s start it off with a cheer

February is much the same
Though there was Valentine`s day
Mother earth is waking up
Which means spring is on its way

March is the month for Easter
Where spring should now appear
Away with the winter blues
An egg hunt is happening here

April is the month for fools
Sill pranks are all around
Puts a smile upon your face
For there`s happiness abound

May dances in with such flair
Songs and merriment too
Farm hands are working so hard
As crops begin to peep through

June then leaps in with flowers
As the garden`s in full bloom
It`s great to welcome summer
Lazy times here we assume

July can be a stressful month
Exams are now in full swing
Soon there`ll be the holidays
And beach boys will then be king

August brings hot summer days
Six weeks off from all the schools
Foreign travel to distant parts
Barbecues and swimming pools

September hails term again
It`s back to education
Though the weather is still warm
After that great vacation!

October and now autumn`s here
The nights are getting shorter
Reds, oranges and yellows
We`re into the fourth quarter

November means fire works
And Remembrance Sunday too
The trees are stripped of their leaves
And Jack Frost has skipped on through

December brings in winter
It has been an awesome year
Merry Christmas one and all
Hope the next is full of cheer!!

Happy New Year

© Lis Bull 2013

Mum`s Painting

The painting of you hangs on my wall
A moment in time held eternal
The art work painted by your father
It makes me feel so sentimental

You look so beautiful and happy
Dressed so smartly in pale blue and white
Your hair style typical of that time
Red lipstick and hazel eyes so bright

You look so radiant watching me
There on the wall smiling every day
The angels came and gave you your wings
Missing you mum, since you went away

Now all I have are my memories
This painting and your photographs too
One day we will be reunited
Until that time, I will always miss you.

© Lis Bull 2013