Tuesday, 21 February 2017







Tumbling Cat

There`s a rumbling in the kitchen
washing tumbling round and round
heat pulsating through the air
that`s where my cat will be  found ! 

she will sit there mesmerised 
loving it`s great rocking motion
enjoying all of it`s warmth
until the end, when the door will open !

                                                                  

 © Lissie Bull 2017


Monday, 20 February 2017






     Mother

If  mothers were flowers
I would pick you
for you brighten up my world.

 © Lissie Bull 2017







It`s time to flop down
and whisper a good night
I`ve bounced so much today
 I`ll sleep til morning light !

 © Lissie Bull 2017


Sunday, 19 February 2017





Mothering Sunday Poem

Have you considered something a little different for your mother ?
A poem is a lovely gift idea.
These can be personalised for that special day.




Mothering Sunday       


A day to be grateful
give thanks that you`ve cared
Mum, you`re so special
with your love that you`ve shared

for you`re the best Mother
in each and  every way
so here we celebrate
on Mothering Sunday !


© Lissie Bull 2016

Saturday, 18 February 2017





Bluebells

Pretty bells waving little blue bonnets 
carpeting the woodland floor
frills of bright green bordering 
filling our hearts with joys of spring

dappled sunlight lifts the spirit
filtering through the trees
spotlighting the mystery of spring
bringing nature alive !


© Lissie Bull 2017

Friday, 17 February 2017



 


Creativity.

There is creativity in all of us, but some of us don`t always realise it.
It`s like being in a room and not being able to find the door.

Don`t fight it, but let it flow naturally, don`t force it, let it find it`s own way.

Thre are many different paths to creativity ..... 
painting.....oils, watercolour, pastels, sketching and multimedia
writing.....spoken or written...stories, poetry, teaching, plays and comedy
music.....written, sung or played, singularly, in a band or a choir.
dance.... the ability to feel emotion through movement of dance, ballet, disco, ballroom etc

There are many many ways and combinations to try and even conquer, so why not have a go at something new.

I came across poetry through an unfortunate event...the death of my husband.
My children were able to express their grief through different ways, including, art, music and play. However I was unable to open up until it was suggested that I wrote my emotions down.  So I gave it ago and found that it really helped.

Once I started, my emotions flowed out onto the pages of my books.  I could express my grief and despair at what had happened to me and my family.  Following on from this, I found my writing changing, and I began to look to the future, a feeling of hope had been planned.

Now I have my blog where I post my poems on a daily basis for all to enjoy. Many people have read them, enjoyed them and commented on them...such a positive experience.
Secondly, I started to write for family and friends, this then lead to me starting my own business writing for others  and taking on commissions and earning a little money.

Throughout this, I still feel my husband, Steve, is with me, watching over me and happy that I am doing something I enjoy.

Never over look you creativity..don`t be afraid....go on, give it a go !!

Lissie





Thursday, 16 February 2017














Lamp Light

As the daylight starts to fade away
the hues of light now change
for the street lamps illuminate
sections of the street within their range

Lamps of the night, like stepping stones
stretch out along the pavement
capturing life in pools of light
trapping them into enslavement

Within the world of these bright lamps
Luminous spider webs are spied
woven around the light fixtures
though wind swept, they can still hide

So in the darkness of the night
many creatures will pass on by
through these little habitats of life
until the morning, when we say goodbye.


Street lamps can be an oasis of light and life......


© Lissie Bull 2014

Image by xXHizumi-loverXx and found on DeviantArt



Wednesday, 15 February 2017



Feathered Samurai 

This stunning kestrel watches all
missing nothing with his keen sight
chest puffed out with sheer pride
a coiled spring, all ready for flight

such an awesome bird to behold
he has the strength to over power
then bring down his enemy
this magnificent warrior

dressed so smartly in rustic red
head cap and wings a deep slate blue
dark beady eyes and sharp hooked beak
brings fear to all who come into view

with long sharp menacing talons
as his most striking feature
he`s mastered all that he surveys
this powerful cunning creature

tt`s a wonderful privilege
to watch him glide high in the sky
and to hear his call on the wind
as he dives down on his prey with flair

fly free with the wind dear kestrel
soar high above the countryside
smartly dressed in your fine colours
knowing your there, fills us with pride!



© Lis Bull 2014
Image by FeatheredSamuraititles "Atlas"