Poetry and Summer

The summer season is a wonderful time, hot sunny days, long warm evenings, barbeques and holidays.  I love sitting out in my garden and enjoy the days watching my cats play or snooze the days away.


Painting pictures with my pen as it dances across the page, making images come to life.  I find that this can bring joy to others and that makes me happy and proud.

Sometimes the heat can slow my pen down, as my mind can not think of the words I need to finish my painting ….. that`s when a cold drink and a pause can help.  Tackle the problem from a different angle and then I will succeed.

For me, poetry plays a big factor in my life, and I love sharing my passion with others. I know there is the ability in everyone to enjoy some form of poetry in their souls.

Poetry is a wonderful way to express emotion in an artistic way.  Why not give it a try and see how you feel. It doesn`t have to rhyme, just let your feelings flow and see where it takes you.

Poetry is a way to freedom and a release from stress.

Happy writing 

Lissie

My Sunday...

Sanctuary for the soul

Undeniable the best

Never to be under rated
Day for relaxation

Always to be shared with loved one

Yet the start of a new adventure

© Lissie Bull 2016

The Chase is on...

Running, running

pounding through the woods

fearing the chase

heart beat thumping

darting amongst the trees

heavy breathing

will they catch me ?

this can`t be happening

just let me be.

stumbling on

so out of breath now

this soaring fear

want to be safe

panting more, chest hurts

must not be caught

can I get through

reach sanctuary

then lock the door....?

 © Lis Bull 2013 

Not sure where this poem came from, but it has the feel of a chase, panic and then hope.

Evening Reflections

Reflections of the day
play tricks on our mind
as the sun begins to set
you can start to unwind

the events of the day
can now draw to an end
you can hold them so dear
like a wonderful friend

when all is said and done
we still need our rest
so it`s time now to chill
and evenings are the best

watch as the sun go down
pull up a chair and join me
we`ll put the world to rights
and let`s share a good story

© Lissie Bull 2013

Crumbling History

Ghostly emotions emitted by these buildings

derelict shells from a bygone age

lifeless windows staring blindly on the world

while creeping vines are on the rampage

crumbling masonry scattered on the ground

nature taking it`s revenge by devouring it all

this once proud dwelling prominent here

slowly disappearing with each fallen wall

many memories are locked in this place

precious events throughout its long history

for each ancient stone or brick holding them tight

waiting for that special person to tell their story !

© Lissie Bull 2016

Image found on raveltheprairies.com

Broken Trust

can faith and trust be restored once broken?

when the heart bleeds from it`s deep lacerations 

this piercing pain that grips this beating organ

is choked with remorse and consternation 

for the very deeds that were inflicted 

so harshly on this innocent soul

have left scars that cut through its central nerve

thus leaving a sensation of lost control

even the mere spoken vulgarity 

has sent shock waves echoing around

can faith and trust be restored once broken ?

time will tell, if hope eternal is found

a fragile situation that with hope may well be repaired through effort and time

© Lis Bull 2014

I was asked to write a poem about this little rescued dog call Roger.
This is his story and some pictures of him.
Hope you like the poem.


Baby Roger is a 9 month old German Shepherd puppy who was rescued by the awesome folks at Oswego Animal Shelter, Oswego, NY. He was found running down a rural country highway on Easter Sunday night scared, severely emaciated with a choke collar embedded around his neck. He has severe damage to his nose, mouth & jaw from something tied around it for an extended period of time. He was brought to the shelter with a high fever & numerous other injuries. Baby Roger is extremely small for a puppy his age due to the lack of food & nutrition. He is going to need facial reconstruction surgery, in addition to long term care. He has progressing lameness in his hip & rear legs which is being monitored.  Roger has suffered severe emotional trauma which requires extensive specialized training & rehabilitation. Baby Roger will also receive stem cell therapy from Mobile StemCare

Baby Roger 

A sad little puppy

was found on Easter night

weak, abused and scared

it was such an awful sight !

kindly taken in to care

under the wing of hope

given his own name,  Roger

with his injuries, would he cope?

so young at nine months

he was treated really bad

damaged nose, mouth and jaw

such a sorry start he`d had

hip and rear leg lameness

facial surgery needed

his journey will be long
but his call had been heeded

Roger`s future will be hard
but through much love and care
his future holds great hope
with this little Christmas prayer.

© Lissie Bull 2015