Paper Memories

Words that form great books
each sentence so neatly penned
starting last its beginning
not knowing where it will end

Entering a different world
new adventures to explore
for time and space`s no problem
experiencing more and more

Stories found from deep within
exploding onto crisp papers
building memories for me
of bygone years and capers

The past brought alive again
characters that seem so real
thus plunging me back in time
adventures that so appeal

Never judge a book by it`s cover
instead, flip through and you`ll be
be taken on a journey
where you can roam and be free!



© Lissie Bull 2014

Nightly Storms

Rain splatters my window pane
pushed on by this driving gale
a fierce black sky up above
lashing the house with its tail

howls heard from an angry wind
shaking all that`s in its path
bashing hard against this home
tonight we`re feeling God`s wrath

the land is lit by a flash
lightning streaks across the sky
thunder clashes from afar
heaven's vengeance from on high

trees are bent almost double
as this mighty storm rages on
leaving a trail of destruction
hoping by dawn the rain`s gone

my window pain now shudders
from the sheer force of the storm
I'll remain snuggled here inside
by the roaring fire so warm



© Lissie Bull 2014



Image from an EBook called The Rose of a Hundred Leaves and found on www.gutenberg.org

Coffee Moment

this moment so precious
aromatic to the senses
light so seductive
teasing the taste buds
rich and creamy
gently lit just for me
nature at its best
luring us into her grasp
temptation to perfect
enjoyment secured
a time to unwind
this moment with you!


© Lissie Bull 2014




Image titled "Coffee" by tonyeschholz  found on Deviantart

Give and Take....... 

can some one tell me please
why it has to be
for, though I work so hard
no one appreciates me

always there to lend a hand
never doubt I`ll be here
taxi, cook, laundry and banker
I`ll help, so don`t you fear

to give is to receive
wishing that was really the case
people should give this a go
these ideals they should embrace

so never forget what you have
and a "thanks" you will find
will go a long, long way
for then I`ll not mind!

I`m only a human being
try to do my best
but sadly there are limits
up to you for the rest

no matter what, I`ll continue
giving support to you
if only you`d help me back...
imagine what we could do!

© Lissie Bull 2014

Cafe Heaven....

Cupacabana
Uplifting encounter
Peaceful spot
Aromas draw you in
Coffees from Brazil
Aromatic sensations
Best in Redfield
Always friendly
Nurishing food
Amazing cakes

Cafe in a million
Awesome experience
Fantastic atmosphere
Excellent establishment!!



The best place to sip the finest coffee!!
Cupacabana Cafe is a wonderful spot to chill, enjoy a coffee and cake, while I write poetry and meet friends.!

© Lissie Bull 2014

Lyrics of the Soul

Lyrics of the soul
flowing through my ink
leaping over the staves
that connect each dot

musical notes dancing
across the parchment sheets
words that I treasure
from deep within me

symbols of the music
floating like angels
creating melodies
that tug at the heart strings!

quiet to crescendo
depending on my mood
music be to food of life
playing on my soul`s cords

for these notes start with the soul
building up through my mind
as the music and lyrics
take over my whole being!


© Lissie Bull 2014

The Little Rocket

Snug in a box
stored under the stairs
waiting for the moment
I can join all the flares

when the day arrives
we`re brought into the light
to be opened and checked
all ready for the night

the bonfire is burning
such a crackling sound
the sparklers are lit
as people gather around

now that the box is open
feel a little unsteady
for we`re set up in place
as the show is now ready

lots of bangs and colours
as the sky is lit up so bright
one by one we are send up
fireworks on Bonfire night.


It`s that time of year again, when fireworks are ignited and the sky is full of bright flashes of light.
Great bangs and whizzing flares along with laughter can be heard.  Bonfire Night is here.


© Lissie Bull 2013

Image found on theyearofwritingdangerously.blogspot.com

Teardrops and Lace

In this quiet moment
at a point in time
caught on the edge
beauty so sublime

tears hang suspended
tiny lace patterns seen
droplets of emotions
upon this leaf once so green

balanced in mid air
transparent in the light
nature`s weeping heart
captured at it`s height

wept tears from the soul
expressions flowing deep
nature shows such beauty
treasures we should keep

intricate designs
so pleasing to the eye
mother earth`s creation
teardrops and lacy I spy


© Lissie Bull 2014


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