Happy Birthday Erin

    With all this Coronavirus effecting so many people, and events, I was  saddened to learn that little Erin`s 5th birthday would be a lonely on as she is currently in isolation with her family. Her birthday is this weekend and she does understand why she can`t go out and play with her friends and have a party.  Mum asked if people in the local area would be willing to send her a card to show how special Erin is.  This the poem I wrote for her.
Erin I hope you have a magical 5th Birthday 💜 

  Happy Birthday Erin!

   Unicorn Kitty came to tea

   she tucked into jam and bread

   making such a big mess

   as she had jam upon her head

   Erin gave her milk to drink

   but she poured it on some cake

   sucked it up through a straw

   and called it a rainbow milkshake !

                                                                        (c) Lissie Bull 2020

Ode to the Washing Line

To see white billowing sails

flashing across the garden skies

full flight in the steady winds

lows followed by mighty highs

colours bright in the morning sun

all tethered along the line

heavy with a clean crisp smell

now parading and looking fine

sometimes blocking out the sun

changing shape in the winds blowing

patterns fall across the ground

creating shadows ever flowing

sounds of cloth cracking in the wind

with the sudden change of direction

such a joy to see the line full

of clean clothes, such perfection.

(c)  Lissie Bull  2012

blue skies over head

pale pink blossom erupting

robin chirping sweetly

(c) Lissie Bull 2020

Good Night

It`s been such a busy day

time for me to say good night

too tired to head off to bed

so I`ll rest here til morning light.

(C) Lissie Bull 2020

Scrum Down

two teams step onto this hallowed turf

to battle with an odd shaped ball

rucks, scrums and trys a plenty

with hookers and wingers

the teams battle on

chants of Swing Low

fill the grounds

game on

Try!!

(c) Lissie Bull 2020

Anyone for Tennis

with racquet in hand and ready for the match
trying to look good dressed in white
each point earned with much vigour
grunting with every serve
balls tucked in knickers
umpire keep score
as play starts
who will
win
🎾

Coronavirus

It`s all around me as I sit here typing on my laptop. The news is full of frightening statistics and the outlook appears to be so dark.  it`s a worrying and very stressful time.  trying to look after my family, keep them safe and healthy.  I will always be there to help them, guide them, nurse them or just be there to listen to their troubles and worries as well as their hopes and dreams too.

Sitting here in silence, listening to the odd laughter or music in the distance as my family amuse themselves, giving the appearance that they have no worries and all is well.  However, everyone has their worries or concerns. I know it`s my roll to be there for them and I am happy to be part of their lives.

Now we have Coronavirus  COVID-19 to contend with and yes it is scary for everyone. I find myself constantly telling my family to "wash your hands"  "use a tissue"  oh and even "elbow bump only"  What have our lives become?

What keeps me going?  Why my writing!  I find that expressing my emotions, concerns and even dreams... help me to cope, have a purpose and even keep my sanity too! I write each day and a lot of what I write is not for sharing, it helps me to express my emotions and release the pressure that builds up due to stress.  Others, I am happy to share and I will continue to work this way.  What keeps you going through these tough times?

So take care and follow all the information and lets pray that we all get through this journey together.

Lissie

Coronavirus

sweeping through our world

leaving devastation on it`s wake

fevers, coughs, aches and pains

new cases reported each day break

a new phase "wash your hands"

was to be heard everywhere

and if you showed symptoms

it was self isolation and care

some countries are in lockdown

while others have restrictions

now the world has to change

or we`ll be trapped in limitations!

This situation is on going.....!

(c) Lissie Bull 2020

Tulipa Blue Beauty

Spring blooms to brighten up your garden

elegant flowers standing tall

based on Turk turban word

six large upright petals

cupped towards the sun

long luscious leaves

waft gently

Springtime`s

here

(c) Lissie Bull 2020