Hedgehog  

Little bundle of prickles

curled up tight in a ball

can`t see his tiny feet

nor his bright eyes at all

this tight little bundle

with thousands of spines

still looks such a cutie

masterful of all designs

keeping warm and safe

hiding amongst the worms

through winter he hibernates

until the warm weather returns

(c) Lissie Bull 2022

Perfect spot

one quiet sunny afternoon

through the shafts of dappled sunlight

drifting along this gentle path

enjoying the wonders of delight

a babbling brook nearby

meanders along its pathway

minnows, frogs and sticklebacks

can be seen all through the day

primroses and bramble flowers

birds singing their many songs

the warmth of the gentle sun

shows that everything belongs.

© Lissie Bull 2022

The air is full of chirpy sounds

this little colourful cheeky chappy

singing out loud for all to hear

for this proud robin is happy

puffing out his bright red breast

while he surveys the garden below

filling the air with a sweet song

and putting on a brilliant show!

(C) Lissie Bull 2022

 

Jungle

Deep down in the jungle

there's a rumble to be heard

the animals are gathering

for the old king has stirred

zebras, elephants and monkeys

are preparing the celebrations

it`s the Kings of the Jungle`s birthday

come, join in their congratulations 

(C) Lissie Bull 2022

Round face

Orange face

Staring out for me

Carved face

Lit face

Shining out at me

Gruesome smile

Cheeky eyes

Candles lit I see

Scary face

Pumpkin head

My Jack O`Lantern be!

© Lissie Bull 2022

 

Tears after the Rain

Red rosy poppies

such sensual beauty

drenched in teardrops

over their rich contours

soft rounded petals

and dark black centers

shimmering in the sun

each sparkling droplet

drops down to the ground

sparkling in the light

as they glisten there

in the evening hue

a picture of wonder

tears after the rain...!

© Lissie Bull 2022

 

Broken Promises

promises don`t mean
that much no more
they just make
my heart so sore
had them broken
many a time
got so use to
this type of crime
don`t expect anything
from you now
and certainly
will not kowtow
for you have stripped me
of emotions
what divides us
are many oceans
then I will carry on
along my way
so I can strive
to life another day
for I`ll not be
dragged through the dirt
as broken promises
really do hurt

© Lissie Bull 2014

Halloween Witch

With her stripey stockings

and a black pointed hat

travelling on a broom stick

accompanied by the cat

flying cross the landscape

causing mayhem everywhere

mumbling spells as she goes

creating sparks in the air

as the witches gather

on this Halloween night

parking up their broom sticks

it`s really, quite a sight

in a clearing in the wood

many witches can be seen

casting their spooky spells

celebrating Halloween!

(C) Lissie Bull 2022