Through the flares and bangs

my cats snooze in safety

hidden in their boxes

snug, warm and toasty

every now and again

they will take a little peep

to check that all is well

before falling back to sleep.

(c) Lissie Bull 2018

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.


© Lissie Bull 2013

I find myself with a dilemma ....

On the one hand I have a person who I get on with very well and enjoy their company.
On the other hand, my kids ( especially one of my sons ) hates this person.
My question is...do I put my family first, or go with what I would like ?

None of them liked an old friend of my from America, but I kept that person close to me.
My kids were brought up well enough to be sad when that person died, but also relieved that it had come to an end.

I am torn between these two solutions, I so wish that I didn`t have to make a choice.
I have always believed that family came first. However, at my age and now that the kids are much older,  should I not be able to have more freedom ?

I am genially unsure what to do or how to proceed.  I am stumped, frightened of making someone unhappy. I fear that it will me who loses out.
I so wish I had someone to talk to, someone who wasn`t involved or part of the family.

This year has been such a terrible year so far...as I making it worse for myself?
I seem to make the wrong decisions and even put my foot in my own mouth. I want to please everyone, but sadly that is not plausible. I can`t please everyone !

What should I do?  where do I go from here ?
I need a miracle and I need it now.

It`s going to be make or break for me, my friend and my family !

Autumn to Winter

Autumns golden hues

red and orange and yellow

trees alight with bright colours

carpets of leaves covering the ground

being splashed around by

wellington booted children

clad in scarves, hat and mitts,

puffing clouds of steam

as they race around the park.

the trees are looking bare

now they`ve lost their summer coats

but here and there a holly tree

defiant in its green

squirrels red and grey alike

stocking up their larders

to see the winter through.

darker now the evenings

and colder all around

people hurrying to get home

to warm their weary bones

the grass is crunchier underfoot

Jack frost has danced around

he leaves the park all muffled

impressions of black and white.

Winter has crept in

through the gap in Autumns door

and caught us all unaware

until it shouts...BOO !!!!!!

© Lissie Bull 2012

image of St George`s Park

Family Strengths.

I`ve always believed
that famillies work together
when the chips are down
the bonds are tight
I know I`m right
I`m sure I am
but I`ve been proved wrong
they`re not always so strong

It is such a shame
when communication falls down
when it`s needed most
people get hurt
their post they desert
I know I`m right
but I`ve been proved wrong
they must carry on strong

When all`s said and done
famillies should stick together
tightening the bonds
look`em in the eye
with your head held high
I`m sure that`s good
please don`t prove me wrong
as we must remain strong.

(c) Lissie Bull 2017

My memories have all been boarded up
and my childhood totally overgrown
the past is filled with dereliction
a haven that I've always known

ghosts roam through all the rooms
dampness spreads along the wall
but I remember infectious laughter
as we played hide and seek or football

the long drive covered with weeds
leads up to porch that stood so grand
oh for the sadness of the family home
that's slowly been taken over by the land !

(c) Lissie Bull 2017

Halloween Witch

With her stripey stockings
and a black pointed hat
travelling on a broom stick
accompanied by the cat

flying cross the landscape
causing mayhem everywhere
mumbling spells as she goes
creating sparks in the air

as the witches gather
on this Halloween night
parking up their broom sticks
it`s really quite a sight

in a clearing in the wood
                                                             many witches can be seen
                                                             casting their spooky spells
                                                             celebrating Halloween !
                                                       
                                                             © Lissie Bull 2016

Mirrored Reflections

Watching your face, I see
staring straight back at me
vision focused out there
so bright eyed as you stare
reflections in the glass
a sight I hope will last
darkness all around
for there is no sound
only curiosity I spy
in your beautiful eye
watching every movement
reflected there in front
oh I wonder what you see
as you stare straight at me!

© Lissie Bull. 2017
Image taken by etheraiel and found on DeviantArt