Day 5  NaPoWriMo Challenge
Close your eyes and listen to the world around you. Take in all the sounds, scents and the feel of the air around you.

A still moment

Waking up in the morning
cat paw tapping on my face
feeling the sunlight on my skin
not ready to join the human race

the distant sound of steady snoring
and the breeze stirs the branches
strong call of a frothy coffee
staying here, I`ll take my chances

snug and warm under the blanket
listening to the chirping birds
a still moment before the storm
let me paint pictures with heart felt words

(c) Lissie Bull 2019

Yarn, Hook and Patience

with hook in hand and yarn steady

each loop helps the pattern grow

beautiful colours coming together

the squares increase with each new row

though daily life is stressful, there`s

time to reflect on this creation 

peace and quiet all around me

crocheting is a wondrous sensation

gentle hues of cream, purple and beige 

creating such a distinctive design

soft to the touch this blanket forms

for a precious child, a gift so divine

(c) Lissie Bull 2019

Day 3 of my poetry challenge for this month.
I was at a conference today and our journey along the motorway was horrid in the heavy rain!

Motorway

cold, grey and murky start 
definitely "cats and dogs" weather
low dark foreboding clouds
watch over our drive together

torrents of rain hits the windshield 
visibility almost down to zero
with wipers working at maximum
there`s no time to act like a hero!

dodging the spray and puddles
slower speeds on the motorway
we need to arrive in one piece
and enjoy our conference day

(c) Lissie Bull 2019

Havoc on the Streets The streets full of evil

dipped darkness around

fisting for a fight

no-ones safe in this district

they look for white bitches

as they're easier to fuck

no-one argues

no-one speaks

they take what they please

there`s a new order in town!

fire in their bellies

a gun in their pockets

if someone crosses their path

bullet to the head will silence them

left in the gutter, their grave

no-one disses the family

step out of line

then, God help them

they rule by sheer fear

don`t get in their way

the papers, police or other gangs

can't touch these monsters

shops and businessmen are not safe

when they roll onto their part of town

extortion and protection payments

not to mention racketeering

they always get

what they want

they fear nothing at all

this new breed of evil!!

greediness is fed

by the power of the gun

alcohol in their guts

fires up their courage

invincibility, order of the Day

they're on the rampage

people to deal with

scores to settle

as they sweep across the city

leaving havoc in their wake!

those who live by the gun

will die by it too

it's the rules of the underworld remember you can`t get away! (c) Lissie Bull 2018 image found on pinterest

Lovers Candles

In the centre of this wooden floor
two tall white candles can be found
standing in their shallow saucers
silently waiting, not making a sound

these candles belonged to some lovers
who have been sadly separated
for what should have been happy times
were now mournful scenes that are hated

with these candles lit, small flames seen
in this bare room, that shone bright
when suddenly the lovers were split
these special candles lost their light.

the room had been filled with loud shouts
and a struggle that didn`t succeed 
then silence fell upon this bare place
after such a sad and awful deed

extinguishing those lonely candles
was astonishing to watch the smoke
forming the two lovers faces kissing
a lasting image on this floor of oak


I was inspired by a photo of two smoking candles
Within the smoke of each candle two faces were seen kissing.

© Lissie Bull 2013
image found on pinterest

Day 2 of my NaPoWriMo challenge
This is my cat Bubbles snoozing contently in her bed












Furry friend

My sweet furry friend
so contently sleeping
curled up in a little ball
what secrets are you keeping?

your sleepy curled smile
leads up to tight closed eyes
set against your tiger stripes
instantly awake at any surprise

dream on my fury friend
follow all that your desire
wrapped snugly in your tail
what more could you require

sleep on my fury friend
as you smile so sweetly
with you whiskers twitching
curled up in your bed so neatly!

(c) Lissie Bull 2019

Lucy Cherney

Lively and energetic
Unique in every way
Comical costume diva
You`re one of a kind!

Captain of 361/365
Helpful and supportive
Everyone`s friend 
Never a dull moment
Ethel`s handler
Reaching out to all reps
You`re the best!

(c) Lissie Bull 2019

Day 1 of the NaPoWriMo challenge
Write a poem each day through April.

Today`s poem is inspired by all the beautiful tulips I received for mothering Sunday <3

Sweet Scent

Sweet scent of spring tulips
nature`s sensual flowers 
filling my homestead with joy
come bright sunshine or showers

vibrant reds and purples
theses hues of happiness
bringing light into each room
and chases away all bitterness

(c) Lissie Bull 2019