Magic in the Air

 

Magic in the Air

There`s magic in the air tonight 

The moon will make it sparkle bright

Santa`s reindeer  soar and roam

Thus guiding them to your home

Where they land safe and sound

on the snow covered ground

and with his sack full of toys

enters your home without a noise

underneath your Christmas tree

he places gifts for the whole family

then in a flash he flies away

wishing all a great Christmas Day!

(c)  Lissie Bull 2021

My Life Song

 

As Christmas is approaching, I remember my life song and know
that it is still being written in the background,   the next verse is due!

My Life Song

Is it over then?  without a word you slip away
what was once so very strong, is over in a day
hurting and wondering what went wrong
its finished, the final verse of our song

I remember the very first verse we wrote
all the good intensions we wanted to promote
memories for us to put away and treasure
something that would give us so much pleasure

our life song developed as we walked together
what life throw at us, we just managed to weather
good times or bad, it didn`t really worry us
we were with each other. we didn't`t make a fuss

our whole world would last us into old age
sitting secure in our lovely ivory cage
until that fateful day, when all was thrown into doubt
the life we had cherished was turned inside out

it`s a day that is burnt into my sad heart
for the Angels came and tore us apart
left me standing in the midst of devastation
all of my world gone, nothing but desolation

time is a great healer, I have been told
memories will help me cope as I grow old
however I have found time for reflection

so I`m able to finish our song with affection.

© Lissie Bull 2021

Tick Tock

 Tick, Tock

quiet moment to contemplate

sat back and close one`s eyes

be still, breath in this silence

for timeout is always wise

a clock ticks away the hours

 relaxing rhythmic beat

calming of a sleeping cat 

purring loudly upon a seat

distant melodies heard softly

as if from another world

strange and yet so soothing

 chords and tunes all swirled

time marches ever forward

as the clock continues to tick

a quiet moment is heavenly

best medicine and not a trick!

(C) Lissie Bull 2021

Nighthawk

"Reoccurring Nightmares"  poem based of an entry from The Dictionary of Obscure Sorrows  

Nighthawk

laying my head on my soft pillow

snuggled up cosy in my big bed

drifting off to the land of dreams

when the nighthawk enters my head

pecking at the back of my mind

my sleep is suddenly abandoned. 

what about that uncompleted task?

he can be really underhanded

oh my, that second slice of cake

creating a huge nagging guilt

nighthawk just won`t let is pass,

without some sleep I`m going to wilt

in the morning he circles over head

while biding his time during my day

then finally I get ready to sleep

that`s when nighthawk comes out to play

(C) Lissie Bull 2021

Little Miss Red

I was reading some Nursery Rhymes to a friend`s daughter and she loved Little Miss Riding Hood.  She asked me to write a version for her.  This is the result and I`m pleased to say little Katie loved it !

Little Miss Red

Little Miss Red

got up out of bed

to go and visit her gran

picked up her coat

and a five pound note

runs out of her caravan

through the dark wood

dressed in her red hood

her basket on her arm

feels someone is there

sees a wolf, what a scare !

but she`d never come to harm

for in her pocket

found next to her Locket

she carries a small pistol 

if he comes too near

he can join big brown bear

sweeping the streets of Bristol !

so off she skips

a smile on her lips

can`t wait to see her Grandmother

she`ll have such fun

playing out in the sun

best place to be through the summer  !

© Lissie Bull 2021

Image found on pinterest

Fairy Godmother

 Fairy Godmother

check wings are working well
do an online food shop
buy new curlers and hair spray
have my tiara straightened 
sprinkle the house and make it clean
collect dress from the dry-cleaners
assist Cinderella with her evening gown
post out the extra invites
find those pesky glass slippers

there`s so much to do this year

just time to wish you, Merry Christmas!

(C) Lissie Bull 2021

Sunday

Sunday

Lazy Sunday morning

relaxing with a frothy coffee

curled up snug on my sofa

what dance will my pen play out

as I enjoy a wonderful start to my day

here`s hoping you have a great one too!

(C) Lissie Bull 2021

Be True to Yourself

 

Be True to Yourself

Indulge in the richness

soak up the love of life

discover new treasures

where ever they may be

delve deep and see

then you will find.....

don`t bury your head

in the cold wet sand

open your eyes and see

what the world has to offer

never say never

always be true to yourself

honesty and kindness

makes a true person

smile, and the world smiles too

if you hurt, don`t forget

there`s always someone

worse off than yourself

with humility to all

you will never walk alone..!

(c) Lissie Bull 2021