Silence

an emptiness of silence

felt deeply through my soul

fills me with emotions

yet I am still in control

a single tear appears

rolls slowly down my cheek

memories come floating back

but I am unable to speak

let silence wash over me

wrapping me in its arms

contemplation will help me

calm down my inner alarms

for silence isn`t empty

it holds many chances

stillness, a moment in time

silence is full of answers

(C) Lissie Bull 2022

Teresa

The queen of writ and laughter

Energetic crocheter, ready with her hook

Regularly found cooking up a treat 

Ever the life and soul of the party

Sitting in her garden for coffee and a chat

An Italian full of class and style

(C) Lissie Bull 2022

Cheetahs

These amazing cats are found in sub-Saharan Africa

open grassy savannah plains are they roam freely

pale yellow coats with black spots through to their skin

white underbelly that gives them camouflage, thats so easy

cheetahs are known as the fastest animal in the world

their bodies have evolved to make them speed sprinters 

with long legs, elongated spine and enlarged heart and lungs

adapted claws that work as runner`s spikes, they`re winners

fierce felines that hunt by day to avoid other large predators

feeding off warthogs, springbok and gazelles, they`re effective

social cats found in groups but remain solitary when on the hunt 

at one with their surroundings, hunter and prey are connected

sadly these magnificent felines are critically in danger

we need to change our attitude toward this elegant creature

the loss of their territories and continued hunting

we all need to live on the planet together, man and nature!

(C) Lissie Bull 2022

Hi.

Thank you for all your continued support with my  poetry journey, it certainly been an interesting trip so far. I love sharing my poems with you and reading your feedback has been wonderful.....

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This poem means a lot to me, I first wrote it on a piece of card as it was the only thing I had to hand.  I now have a notepad and pencil with me all the time.  I still have the card but the words are very faded.

This is a poetic way to describe a life through feet ( so to speak) I was sitting with my baby son, watching him sleep and tenderly touching his tiny feet.

Tiny Feet

Tiny feet that mean so much

to hold gently and to care for

love and tenderly caress

encourage along life`s way

surround and then enclose

in protection, keep them safe

care for them and heal them

from danger and harms hurts

watch them grow and develop

show them independence

let them go without a tear

no more soft cotton wool

good and healthy. fit and strong

all the love to live life through.

© Lissie Bull 2022

 

The Guitarist 
~~~~~~~~~

A lovingly crafted guitar
six taut strings vibrating with sound
as fingers pluck out the rhythm
while others dance over the frets
for music fills the whole room
a sense of well being is found
hands moving swiftly with each strum...
creating wondrous melodies
watching the pleasure of playing
feeling the music in your soul
from tender lilting serenades
to lively jazz and rock and roll

If music is the food of love
then play on my talented guitarist

© Lissie Bull 2022

 Latest Name verse for lovely Richard as  gift from his family.

Richard

Reliable and hard working 
Inquisitive in how things work
Cheeky and adventurous
Handyman around the house
Always laughing and smiling
Ready for a new challenge
Devoted to his family

(C) Lissie Bull 2022

 

Father

I found myself thinking of you today
and just wanted to say a big thank you
for as I realise you`ve moved to heaven
 I`m left here wondering what I should do

missing your great wisdom and kindness

that`s helped me on my journey through life
so now you can rest in tranquillity
as you are reunited with your wife

for fathers are very special people
guiding their family along their way
so glad I had you to teach me it all
and saddened, now we`ve had our last day

so on this sad occasion I remember
all our memories here to treasure
adored you and will miss you always
sending you love on this angel`s feather

© Lissie Bull 2022