Chepstow

Cas-Gwent, a town on the River Wye

Haven on the English/Welsh border

Equine Racecourse - Welsh Grand National

Picturesque cast iron 'Old Wye Bridge'

Seized German U-Boat gun stands in the centre

Town bustling with centuries of history

Oldest stone built Castle in Britain

Welsh town full of amazing character 

(C) Lissie Bull 2021

Squeak!

Remembering our precious cat

you meant the world to us

we miss you oh so very much

curled up snoozing, you loved a fuss!

you were a wonderful companion

we loved you from the start

along with your caring sister

you left your paw prints on our hearts

never forgotten, always in our thoughts

remembering your loud purrs making us sad

memories of the joy you gave us

and all the specials times we had

We know you're up in heaven know

enjoying the Angels tickling your cheek 

rest your weary head our blessed cat

sleep in peace our loving Squeak

(C) Lissie Bull 2021

Deathly Mixture

dripping gently down

so slowly from above

oozing  and pulsating

never really mixing

reds, blues, silvers

thick, gloopy, syrup

streaking in pattern

deathly existence!

blood and oil

concoction from hell

as life seeps away

united only in death.....!

© Lissie Bull 2021

Image titled "BloodForOil" by stefanweil found on Devianart

 

Wise Owl Hunting

Watching, wondering
the wise old owl looks
ever vigilant
its talons, curled hooks

listening tentatively
for mice down below
as she sits so still
silent as the snow

her plumage blends in
with nature around
patience is the game
as she makes no sound

how long she will wait
longer than I would
her eyes miss nothing
for this owl`s so good

I watch her for hours
now chilled to the bone
so I`ll take my leave
let her hunt alone


© Lissie Bull 2021

Photo taken by gigi50  found on DeviantArt

Wintry Hearth 

winter has hit us with full force

howling winds swirl all around 

snow drifts piling up against walls

thick white blanket hugs the ground!

a log fire blazes in the hearth 

warm glows fill the room with light

creating shadows on the far side 

as under the door creeps in the night!

listening to the wood crackling 

as it burns deep within the hearth

come gather round this evening

for winter has engulfed the earth

(C) Lissie Bull 2021

 

Snowdrops in the Snow

Tiny shoots peeping through the snow

first signs of growth this year

crisp in the morning sunshine

wonderful to see them here

it feels like a new beginning

a fresh start towards the spring

nature waking up after winter

certainly makes my heart sing

little flashes a green and white

they raise their tiny heads each day

these flowers will be joined by others

as the snow slowly melts away

so when I see the first snowdrops

I know spring`s just round the corner

for winter will soon be behind us

as the year starts to get warmer

I have always felt that to see the first snowdrop of the year peeping through the snow

is something very special.

© Lis Bull 2021

 

Wintry Sun

Silence as felt in the still place

with snow muffling any sound

trees silhouetted by the sun

a scene that sparkles all around

dark boughs fringed by shining twigs

looking like a shimmering white beard

sun light flashes brightly through 

such an awesome sight, as it`s cleared

clear bright blue skies above this scene

with a layer of snow everywhere

the sun like a spot light shining

illuminating these trees with care

this image is a moment in time

a winter postcard looking grand

bright sun shine shimmering on snow

creating a magic wonderland

© Lissie Bull 2021

 

January

As the old year finally closes
the door to a new one opens
creaking softly as we step through

moving forward with a smile
let the old one slip away
and experience whats offered a see

with new opportunities
that can lead to success
the choices are up to you!

(C) Lissie Bull 2022