Revealed 

Through the mists of time
shrouded from vision
objects seem strange
slowly they`re revealed
grey structures forming
as we move forward
stronger shapes appear
things become more solid
from out of the fog
lamps and barricades
emerging into view
towering over us
followed by cold steel
dark and foreboding
this great structure
a gate way across
the unseen waters
with a lone figure
cycles on past
in front of the bridge
such architecture
invites you to use
so through the fog
the river is crossed
to new horizons
never miss a chance
to explore the future ....!


© Lissie Bull 2014
Imagectaken by torobala

Thunderous Steam


Steaming through the wintry light
powering along steel tracks
puffing out a trail of smoke
travelling along to the max

Chugging past the countryside
as evening begins to set in
billowing clouds of black smoke
with it`s bright lantern shinin`

Storming round this mighty curve
and thundering along the rails
feeling the movement under foot
just showing it`s size and scale

This awesome beast of the steam age
reminds us of times gone by
and to see the trains still working
so pleasing to the soul and eye

The sheer power of this steam train
blasting it`s way over this land
long may this relic from the past
show us that travel can be grand..!



The steam train is a wonderful way to travel...!

Inspired by this photo called "Around Helmstetters" by DragonWolfACe


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Lone Blacksmith

The smell, the power
as the forge is fired up
sparks flashing
coke shifting
as the metal is heated

the rawness of it all

tongs holding red hot metal
hammering,  beating
shaping, heating
until the piece is right

sheer heat and noise
is all around
such a sound
hammer on anvil
the sweat, the muscle

such dedication
creating strong
traditional art
to be a blacksmith !!
enough said!!


© Lissie Bull 2013 


Dedicated to my son Jon, and his business "Hammer and Tongs"
So proud of you Jon....!!

Hi everyone

My second poem to be published, " The Hunting Owl " can be found in      " Poetry for all " Published by United Press.
Copies will be available soon.

A big thank you to all my followers for their continues support.

Lissie

The hunting owl

Two big eyes staring straight at me

Taking everything, in like it knows

The tilt of its head as it listens

Then with silent flight..it goes

Powerful legs with sharp talons

Long feathered wings spread out wide

Now in pursuit of its prey, as it

Swoops over the countryside

Without hesitation it strikes

Its prey never knew it was there

As it dives down for the kill

The owl and its prey, the hare!

Watched an owl while on holiday and was amazed at the way it swooped and dived

while catching its prey, very clever creatures.

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Red Coated Gentleman

With your red spotted coat
and black head dress
you scamper about
amongst the foliage
scurrying around
on fast little legs
along the flower stems
and across green leaves

a sign of summer
such an awesome sight
to see you balancing
across tiny white buds
light as a feather
then in an instant
you fly up and away
suddenly you`re gone


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Inspired by this photo taken by regayip  titled "The red"

Why do you do this....?

why do you hurt me
cause me to weep
such salty tears
down my cheek
your disinterest
in all I do
pains me greatly
I don`t feel wanted

for if I have
good news to share
your attention
is directed elsewhere
yet you demand
the world from me
obedience
that no one can see

where do I go
from this point in time
feeling so low
after all this pain
will you change
or walk away
confusion reins
what of the future..!


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Naivety 

I thought naively
that if we talked
things would maybe improve
instead you just walked

was it a waste of time?
I really felt that was so
where do we go from  here
sadly I do not know

you maybe my child
but have little soul
at least not for me
I just don`t feel whole

a new chapter for you
spreading wide your wings
moving through new adventures
it`s a new song he sings

will I be able
to let you fly away
knowing that I have to
I'm dreading the day

for I know it will come
but I have to be mother
my love for you is strong
but you now love another

so I will wish you well
as a mother can only do
experience your life, child
I will always love you!


© Lissie Poems 2014. 

Forgiveness !!!

For all the times you've hurt me
yelled at me or made me cry
you have my forgiveness

When you turned and lied to me
constantly shouted abuse
I will forgive you now

The swearing, cursing and pain
drinking and staying out late
these things are regrettable

But the things I can not forgive...
are,  that you deceived me
and then,  you broke my heart!!


Forgiveness is a hard but necessary process we all have to try and go through....
but something can not always be forgiven..!

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