Cheeky Monkey

Swinging through the tree tops

picking fruit along the way

the jungle is his larder

something different everyday

hanging by his tail, he laughs

playing tricks on everyone

this cheeky little monkey

all he wants is to have some fun!

(c) Lissie Bull 2023

Gloucester

Gloucester is full of quirky historical interests
Largest East stained glass window installed in 1350
Oldest medieval library in Britain found in Blackfriars Priory
Upton Street, Glevum Toys sold all over the world
Cable Television was first received in 1950
Established home to the Rugby`s "Cherry and Whites"
S.J. Moreland & Sons produces the famous Glory matches
Tailor of Gloucester written by Beatrix Potter
Extraordinary Doomsday Book was planned here
Regal Coronation of King Henry 111

(C) Lissie`s Poems 2023

Steel Dinosaurs

Seen against a sunset back drop

standing tall above the harbour

dinosaurs from a bygone era

reflected in these rippling waters

cold hard steel dark against the sky

like robots working the cargoes

of the great tall wooden ships

that sailed the world's seven seas!

this industrial area

stands as a testimony to time

of health, wealth and prosperity

this place was once a mighty town

© Lissie Bull 2023

Bristol Museum collection 

 

Maidstone

Maidstone is the largest town in Kent

Ambience of the old town can still be found

Iguanodon on the town`s Coat of Arms

Doomsday Book noted only 54 dwellings 

Saxon settlement once owned by Archbishop of Canterbury

Twinned with Beauvais in Picardy, France

Over 5000 gallons of gin were once distilled each week

Named several times in Ian Fleming`s Moonraker

Elephants Gert and Daisy were loved by the town`s people

(C) Lissie Bull 2023

Life of Cats

Cats are independent

determined and bold

going where they want to

whether young and old

sleep in unusual places

boxes, laps, a window sill

tail up high as they pass by

demanding attention at will

dirty prints across the desk

leaving small gift of a mouse

chasing toys around the room

this is life for cats in our house

(C) Lissie Bull 2023

 

   

Chester

Chester was voted the most beautiful town

Has the most completed town walls in England

Edgar`s Field has a rock carves Roman shrine

Silver and gold were once assayed here

The Rows are covered walkways unique to Chester

Eastgate Clock only has faces on three sides

Racecourse¬The Roodee` oldest in Britain

(C) Lissie`s Poems  2023

 

   Thank You

   This is just to say thank yo
   Happy to call you my friend
   Always up for a challenge
   Never a dull moment
   Knowing you've got my back

   Yesterday, today, tomorrow
   Our friendship is the best
   Unique in every way

     © Lissie Bull 2023

         Cambridge
Cambridge University founded in 1209
Academic excellence, 89 Nobel prizes
Mathematical Bridge an amazing feat
Bridge of Sign over the River Cam
Rock band Pink Floyd has close connections
Is home to famous Footlights troupe
Diverse population throughout the city
Grantabridge was original name in Middle ages

Evidence of prehistoric settlements 

                                                                                (C) Lissie Bull 2023