Let me be your Valentine

hold you in my arms

 look into your sparkling eyes

taste your luscious lips

be yours for eternity

(c) Lissie Bull 2020

It`s time to flop down

and whisper a good night

I`ve bounced so much today

 I`ll sleep til morning light !

(c) Lissie Bull 2020

Written Memories

At the end of the day 
I lay down my pen
and think of all that I have written about

emotions and feelings...
or a photograph

hidden by a layer of dust

anniversaries 

that stir up heart ache

gosh I`m missing you mum!

all memories ,,,,,
that I've held within my heart

now giving them new life
through the ink that I use
reliving a bygone time
as they dance across the papers

painting pictures 
that I can remember
cherishing those moments
that I hold so dear.....

never to be forgotten !

© Lissie Bull 2020

The Laughing Blacksmith!

Down in a small workshop
amongst the clashing sounds
of hammer on an anvil
a wondrous creator abounds

heat of the forge makes him smile
watching the metal turn red
chuckling as he goes
ideas mulling around his head

rhythmic swings with hammer
as metal shapes start to form
humming to the music
for the action keeps him warm

as his work continues
items become more recognizable
beautiful to the eye
creations so desirable

never underestimate this craft
each finished item is unique
for our laughing Blacksmith
is shrouded in total mystique!

(c) Lissie Bull 2020

Time Out

Time out is an important part of our daily life. A time to pause, sit still and be quiet.  I take myself off to a little café and enjoy a pot of tea, while watching people pass by the window, scurrying to they're next destination and I ponder.
Pausing for as little as half an hour helps to still the mind. Allowing us to step off the  rollercoaster of life and let the world carry on without us for a while.
I sip my cup of tea, clear my mind and wait to see what happens!
Sometimes I find somethings inspire me to write a blog or poem, people, pets, a sound or smell .... anything really.
I think I`ll continue to take my little bit of time out each day and enjoy a little bit of peace and quiet. Maybe you should try one too and see how you feel.

Lissie

Mr Badger

Well hello Mr Badge

so nice to meet you today

with your stripy colours

it`s time to be on your way

from the warmth of your burrow

to the coolness of the night

now it`s time to go a-hunting

until the dawn brings the light

off you scuttle along the track

sniffing and digging as you go

where will you end up tonight

I`m not sure you really know

 as the sun starts it`s journey

and the world begins it`s new day

I`ll say goodnight Mr Badger

let you sleep and be on my way !!

(c) Lissie Bull 2020

Mr Cat!

What are you thinking Mr Cat?
as you stare through the window 
your eyes caught by an object afar
concentration, anticipation
as you continue to watch
can see your face reflected
in the window`s glass?
ears pricked forward
listening to any sound
sitting perfectly still
and so aware of all around
if something moved outside
would you jump to catch it?
not sure about the glass
but sure that you will ask
"may I go outside please"
just love you Mr Cat..!
whiskers testing the air
eyes brightly focused
just love the way you watch
"may I watch you too?"
we can stare through the window
together, we can study the world

Cats are so observant, it`s wonderful to watch them watching their world!

© Lissie Bull 2020

Eternal Rose

A red rose for you my love

to show how much I care

from a tiny little bud

peeping through the mists of time

growing slowly with each day

as tender love is shown

fed with kindness

as the petals start to open

pure beauty is seen within

promising much treasure

through the sun light

releasing such a sweet fragrance

the flower opens completely

Such an awesome sight

expressing my love

in this rich red rose

my eternal love

I love you

A rose can say so much more than

I love you!

(c) Lissie Bull 2020