Mysterious Tranquility

standing by the waters edge

watching the clouds reflected

touched by the mystery

just feeling so connected

landscape mirrored on the surface

reflecting every rock and tree

opening your soul`s window

creating tranquility

silence is broken by a screech

and a fluttering of feathers

as an eagle swoops over

disappearing into the heathers

waters cold upon my feet

rippling over my skin

as I stand in the shallows

fighting the urge to step in

this place is full of mystery

mirroring your inner peace

nature at its purest

full of contentment and grace.

(C) Lissie's Poems 2015

I saw a lovely photograph of a lake surrounded with trees and rocks creating a mirror image on the waters surface.  It was beautiful and so peaceful. I just wanted to step in and reflect.  Some where to meditate.


image found on jjhiii24.wordpress.com

 

Sadness of my Journey

Since losing my beloved cat squeak 

it has made me realise 

how many wonderful people 

I have lost along life`s journey

it feels as though my circle

is diminishing more each year

loved ones have been torn away

and then given their angel wings

father, mother, husband, friends

each passing feels like a knife

plunged deep with in the heart

chipping slowly away at my soul

time can be a healer, I`m told

everyone copes in their own way

it`s not weakness to let tears flow

but a release of memories

to lock in the heart foe safety

until we meet again my dears

(c) Lissie Bull 2020

It`s a Cat`s Life!

Curled up sleepy on the sofa

taking no notice of anyone

dreaming of chasing playful mice

after a great day having fun

climbing trees while eyeing up birds

by the pond trying to catch fish

but best of all racing around

a cat completing every wish

stretching out slowly, then yawning

turning round to get more cosy

cat napping is quite an art form

future`s looking very rosy

Love the life of a cat, three quarters of their life time is sleeping!!

© Lissie Bull 2020

 

Christmas

with a twinkling Star

placed on top the tree

tinsel and baubles

all dazzling to see

cards on the mantle

presents wrapped up too

mistletoe by the door

Merry Christmas to you

© Lissie Bull 2020

I adore elephants, they are amazing animals, caring for each member of their family through the generations.  Majestic creatures that we can learn from.  

Through these troubling times, our zoos are struggling and I fear we will lose many species.

 I wrote this poem a while ago 🐘

Majestic Matriarch

These awesome mammals

pachyderms that walk the land

dominating the horizon

looking so majestic and grand

Plodding through the sparse scrub

she`s watching every thing around

able to keep the herd in check

with just one single low sound

Her presence is so powerful

yet she`s such a loving creature

need to protect these elephants

they are a national treasure

With two curled ivory tusks

and her long slender trunk swaying

this wonderful old matriarch

her sparkling eyes she`s displaying

So through this awesome landscape

watching these animals walk by

lets remember they are dwindling

we need to keep the numbers high

Standing here watching the Savannah

knowing all life here has it`s worth

I love to see the creatures roam

admiring all of Mother Earth

© Lissie Bull 2020

Photo titled "giant" taken by DaSchu and found on DeviantArt

 

I was asked to write a poem about this little rescued dog called Roger.
He was in a terrible way when found, but after he was helped and recovered, Roger was a wonderful dog, so full of love.

In these awful times, many pets are going through so much and rescue centers are struggling to help them all.

Hopefully the future holds better times are everyone.

Baby Roger

A sad little puppy

was found on Easter night

weak, abused and scared

it was such an awful sight

kindly taken in to care

under the wing of hope

given his own name, Roger

with his injuries, would he cope?

so young at nine months

he was treated really bad

damaged nose, mouth and jaw

such a sorry start he`d had

hip and rear leg lameness

facial surgery needed

his journey will be long

but his call had been heeded

Roger`s future will be hard

but through much love and care

his future holds great hope

with this little Christmas prayer.

© Lissie Bull 2015

 

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Mustela Erminea

This furry little mammal

slithering among dry stone walls

darting through the undergrowth,

in sunshine, rain and snowfalls

never still for very long

inquisitive of their territory

in and out of roots and rocks

as they hunt out their quarry

known as `long tailed weasels

but certainly more aggressive

so agile, allowing swift movement

their ability to hunt is impressive

these cheeky little Mustelids

have brown and cream coats in summer

but come winter, they change to white

great camouflage! what a wonder!

so don`t underestimate them

bright coats, lithe features

and a very ferocious bite 

yet stoats are amazing creatures

(c) Lissie Bull 2020

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Christmas

 

let`s celebrate the festive season

decorating the Christmas tree

shopping for those little gifts

that brings us pleasure

on Christmas morning

roasted turkey

time to chill

enjoy

🎄

(c) Lissies Poems 2023