Inverness

Inbhir Nis, "Mouth of the River Ness"

Notorious Jacobian prison in Old High Church

Venerable Cabinet, had only meeting outside London

Established in the 6th century 

Regarded as the capital of The Highlands

Newly made an official city from 2000

Episcopal Cathedral Church of Saint Andrew

Stronghold of the Picts under King Brude

Scotland`s most northerly city

(C) Lissie`s Poems 2024

  

Butterfly

painted paper wings fluttering by

delicately caught in the sunshine

shimmering of bright colours 

silent flight, seen not heard

magical nature

so elegant

butterflies

beauty

🦋

(C) Lissie Bull 2024

 

Tree Highways

 Paddington Station of the tree world 

with branches to all destinations

  spreading wide across the woodland

fillings our minds with aspirations

from strong, thick and sturdy branches

to small sidings at the end of the line

they are highways to see new places

that can be explored in the sunshine

(C) Lissie Bull 2024

 

I wrote this poem, many years ago, while sat in the lobby of The Gilmore in Memphis.  

A friend had talked about rainbows and that it would be a great subject to write a poem on.. it was so cool and peaceful sat there and I enjoyed the chance to write.

Rainbows

Kaleidoscope of many colours

stretching right across the sky

forever painted in our minds

here one moment, then vanished.....why?

red and orange start the pattern

so rich and strong for all to see

wonderful yellow follows next

echoing the sun so perfectly

green and blue, the colours of the earth

orbiting the bright hues of the sun

reminding me of the river of life

showing us that rainbows are fun

indigo and violet follow next

colours of peace and relaxation

complete this wonderful view

filling our hearts with elation

all seven colours hung on display

such a beautiful painting to see

vibrant colours of the rainbow

arched across the sky for you and me.

© Lissie`s Poems 2024

 

Medium of Nature

There are many different shades of green

signaling that summer in on her way

bumble bees buzzing among the flowers

sunshine warming up this month of May

wild fowl swimming across the wide lake

looks serene above, paddling like mad below

 coots, geese, swans and ducks a plenty

each one putting on an amazing show

excited children enjoying the play area

climbing, sliding, swinging up high happily

spotting the wildlife, feeding the pigeons

sunshine bringing out the whole family

(C) Lissie`s Poems 2024

 

Feathered Samurai 

This stunning kestrel watches all

missing nothing with his keen sight

chest puffed out with sheer pride

a coiled spring, all ready for flight

such an awesome bird to behold

he has the strength to over power

then bring down his enemy

this magnificent warrior

dressed so smartly in rustic red

head cap and wings a deep slate blue

dark beady eyes and sharp hooked beak

brings fear to all who come into view

with long sharp menacing talons

as his most striking feature

he`s mastered all that he surveys

this powerful cunning creature

tt`s a wonderful privilege

to watch him glide high in the sky

and to hear his call on the wind

as he dives down on his prey with flair

fly free with the wind dear kestrel

soar high above the countryside

smartly dressed in your fine colours

knowing your there, fills us with pride!

© Lissie`s  poems 2024

Image by FeatheredSamuraititles "Atlas"

Pets are amazing creatures and always there when we are low, unwell or just need some love.  My two cats Bubbles and Squeak just knew when to appear and cheer me up.  I wrote this poem a couple of years ago and though is would be good to share again as today they would of been 19 years old this year.  They were very much love and sadly missed 💔

Healing Cats

It  always amazes me, 

how cats just know our moods

 come and show us love

whenever we need it most

sad news or illness 

they are always nearby

warming up our laps, 

nuzzling us and purring

when we really need it most

they have this sixth sense

that homes in on our needs

and there like a shot

healing us with all their love

cats are amazing animals

they are there when it really counts

I adore my cats.....

© Lissie Bull 2023

 

Woodland

Dappled sunlight flickers through the branches

specks of dust and leaves floating in the breeze

a blanket of silence fills the forest air

broken only, as a startled deer flees.

the forest floor is carpeted in blue

as I slowly walk along the wooded way

birds and animals active all around me

never seen, but watching me as they play.

a set of wings fly silently passed me

as with elegance, the creature glides on

only the movement of air is left behind

before you know it, the spectacle is gone.

the sudden crack of a twig beneath my foot

sounds so loud amongst the woodland scene

it echoes around the many ancient trees

silence wrapping it up in forest green.

(c) Lissie`s Poems 2024

image by Chris Denney Pinterest