Mum.....

I went to call you on the telephone

but sadly the long distance line was busy

just wanted to wish you well today

sending love from your daughter 

                     ...Lissie

 © Lissie Bull 2018

Saint Nick is visiting each home in the snow

while you`re snuggled warm and all aglow

he`s heading straight for your house

and in he`ll creep,  quiet as a mouse

                                                                                                                             © Lissie Bull 2016

Mother

I really wanted to call you up today

and thank you for the love you`ve given

then realised you`ve changed your number

for now you reside above in Heaven

missing your gentle tones of kindness

the way you were always there for me

guiding me through the paths of life

showing me the ways I couldn't see

mother`s are special, I see that now

keeping the family altogether

so glad I had you to teach me it all

life`s lessons I`ll treasure forever

so wishing you all the best today

on your 61st wedding anniversary

sending you love on the angel`s feather

enjoy your time in tranquillity ! 

 © Lissie Bull 2016

what is a mother
but a teacher to her kids
and a partner to her husband !

what is a father
but a protector of his kids
and a provider to his wife !

what is a son
but a part of his parents
and a piece of the future !

what is a daughter
but an image of her mother
and fills her parents with pride !

  © Lissie Bull 2016

Christmas Baubles.....

Nesting in our Christmas tree
amongst all the shiny needles
caught up in the twinkling lights
brightly coloured baubles hang
reflecting the world upside down
on these smooth curved orbs
along with stars and ribbons
as they decorate our tree..!
with long strands of tinsels
shimmering through everything
and perched upon the top
an angel resides over all
white robes and golden wings
angelic guardian protector.


© Lissie Bull 2014

My little cat is hungry

which makes her really angry     

all my cupboards are empty

so it`s off to the shop

there`s no time to stop

until we have food a plenty !

© Lis Bull 2016

Fireside Hugs


Watching the roaring hot fire
glowing embers from within
crackling as the logs burn
feeling the warmth on our skin

snuggled up on the couch
glass of wine that tastes divine
leaning into your body
looking at you with a sign

surrendering unto you
melting into your arms
mesmerized by the flames
as I fall for your charms

the fire starts to die down
we cuddle under the rug
sipping wine as we watch
laid there wrapped in a hug

as evening comes to an end
you hold me `til I sleep
nestled warm under the fur
I`m safely in your keep


© Lis Bull 2015
image found on wineconcepts.co.za

Stormy times ahead

Stormy times ahead so...
batten down the hatches
stock up the cupboards
then seal all the latches
cold winds blowing
snow is coming
hard rain lashing
stormy times ahead

Block up the doorways
check all windows as well
logs ready for the fire
this`ll be the storm from hell
windows rattling
snow is pitching
Rivers swirling
stormy times ahead

huddled near the fire place
winds howling all around
settled in for the duration
as the storm hits the ground
winds so freezing
snow now falling
fireside blazing
stormy times are here !



I remember the storms in the winter when I was a child, we all stayed warm as my parents were prepared for them.  There was always food and a warm bed.   Was looking through some photos and so glad we don`t have to go through those again.  They were fun times though.


(c) Lissie Bull 2012