Weekends...

That time between Fridays and Mondays, should be special, full of fun and memorable.
How ever in the working world, weekends are becoming just another working day and taken for granted.

I remember a time when you didn`t go to work on the weekend,  except for the clergy, as weddings were usually on Saturdays. and for kids they were game days, with sport on the radio and then watched on the television. Junior and senior sports events, such as football, rugby or swimming.  Kids were active and achieving so much through Tournaments.

For the serious people, there were fishing trips, motor sports and even cricket matches, to name just a few.

Sundays were family days,  shops weren`t open and churches were the centre of the village or district.  A full roast meal with the whole family sat together.  After the dishes were washed, all would settle down in front of the television and watch a film.

How times have changed !

Now Saturdays and Sundays are just normal working days and families don`t gather together like they use to.  Computers and game consoles are more popular than physical activities.  Even church attendances have fallen.

Everyone has a different take on weekends, some like the normality for working and maybe having a day off in the week when it`s quieter and others love to make their weekends as active as possible, with hobbies taking over, walking, racing, riding, diving and much more. There are the party goers, who seek out others to share their sense of excitement, with music, drinking and socialising.  Others travel to visit places, family or theatre and shows. Dressing up and dining out, all so sophisticated.

Weekends are important ..... in one way or another !

They can mean so many different things to many people and are therefore a big part of our lives.  How do you spend yours ?

Lissie

Feline Friends

Dirty foot prints across my work top

neatly stacked papers knocked to the ground

a whisker lies there on the pillow

there has to be a cat some where around

hear a jingling of a tiny bell

the soft meow from inside a box

or a padding of paws across the boards

purring as steady as the house clocks

crashing of a vase that`s been knocked over

to the howling under the moon at night

our feline friends are part of the family

snuggled up asleep, so every thing`s alright

I am a servant to two wonderful cats!!

© Lissie Bull 2013

No worries

Don`t stress about yesterday

for it wasn`t bothered

never stress about tomorrow

as it will still arrive on it`s own

and never stress about the present

it won`t change the fact it`s here

© Lissie Bull 2017

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Emotions

Sat here feeling almost every emotion possible...the house is so quiet and peaceful, but there is none of that in my heart.  I feel wrapped in a spiky blanket that`s itchy and uncomfortable, while experiencing sadness, anger and anticipation.

As I am a single parent, with no partner to discuss, challenge and receive guidance from, I find it so hard to make what seems to be the right decision.....I chop and change the way I approach my problems, therefore sending out the wrong signals.

Companionship would be a great help for me in situations like this.  Coping with emotions, my children and siblings is like juggling with fire !

There are times when I just feel I want to walk away from these situations and run free amongst the countryside, and let nature wrap around me and take away my pain.

However, I know I have to face up to my demons....!

Lissie

Moon...

as the moon`s arc crosses the sky

surrounded by a million stars

ever travelling along its path

casting an eerie light over the earth

as onward through the heavens it goes....!

© Lissie Bull 2017

Life`s Road

We walked along life`s road awhile

shared all it`s twists and turns

helped each other in times of need

then sat and watched the sunset

before saying our goodbyes....!

© Lissie Bull 2015
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Memories, Memories

Memories, memories
all my treasures put together
creating memories
held  in my heart forever

there are good memories
of the wonderful things I have done
those special memories
good times, happy times, having fun!

some are sad memories
ones I would rather forget
they are still memories
placed in my soul with no regret

time for new memories
to fill my heart with all that`s great
I love my memories
they`re special, so lets celebrate!!

© Lissie Bull 2017

Woodland

Dappled sunlight flickers through the branches

Specks of dust and leaves floating in the breeze

A blanket of silence fills the forest air

Broken only, as a startled deer flees.

The forest floor is carpeted in blue

As I slowly walk along the wooded way

Birds and animals active all around me

Never seen, but watching me as they play.

A set of wings fly silently passed me

As with elegance, the creature glides on

Only the movement of air is left behind

Before you know it, the spectacle is gone.

The sudden crack of a twig beneath my foot

Sounds so loud amongst the woodland scene

It echoes around the many ancient trees

Silence wrapping it up in forest green.

© Lis Bull 2012

Image by Chris Denney found on Pinterest