Good morning ✨

We`ve made it through to the end of another year, and what a year it has been too.  It`s had it`s high and definitely it lows, but I have certainly learn for all these experiences.

I`d like to thank everyone who has supported me throughout 2023 by following, liking, sharing and even purchasing from me.

It`s been great to get to know lots of lovely and friendly small business owners and support you all too.

Even though I was diagnosed with anxiety, I have been determined to carry on writing and making my Friendship Bears and I have certainly  been through some dark days, however there has always been someone there to lift my spirits and help me back on my path. I have so grateful to all of you for that support.  On this day, let remember all the positive events that have happened throughout this year and move forward to 2024 with joy, hope, determination and a positive heart.

Wishing you all a lovely Sunday (New Year`s Eve) filled with happiness for tomorrow is the first blank page of a 366 page book.  let`s write a great one  ❤️💚🤍

Lissie x

Wintry Sun

Silence as felt in the still place

with snow muffling any sound

trees silhouetted by the sun

a scene that sparkles all around

dark boughs fringed by shining twigs

looking like a shimmering white beard

sun light flashes brightly through 

such an awesome sight, as it`s cleared

clear bright blue skies above this scene

with a layer of snow everywhere

the sun like a spot light shining

illuminating these trees with care

this image is a moment in time

a winter postcard looking grand

bright sun shine shimmering on snow

creating a magic wonderland

© Lissie Bull 2023

  

True Christmas

On Christmas eve it was so cold

like it was all those years before

as a couple tried to find a room

but they're only offered a stable floor

amongst the hay and ox and ass

the saviour of the world was born

laid in a manger warm and safe

watched over by Mary, `til the morn

there were shepherds in the field

all guarding their flock by night

when a heavenly host appeared

telling them of the child, with delight

leaving to visit the baby

travelling to the little stable

bearing gifts for baby Jesus

showing him love, as they were able

Mary takes this all to her heart

God has told her, he was precious

so as we gather altogether

let`s remember that first Christmas

© Lissie's Poems 2023

                                                     

                                         

                         

Winter`s Moon

Shorter days means darker nights

winter`s moon among the star`s lights

crisp and round a large beacon

travelling the skies in this frosty season

wondrous orb bright winter`s sphere

shine down on earth until dawn arrives here!

(c)  Lissie Bull 2023

 

Home Coming!

 winds howl and snow blankets all the land

dark sky`s lit by millions of stars

one lonely figure travels one

bent against the weather

family on his mind

returning home

for Christmas

festive

time

🎄

(C) Lissie Bull 2023

 

Winter's Beauty

A sparkling white landscape all around

reflected across a mirrored lagoon

and a sky filled with a million stars

glistening close by a large winter`s moon

small pawprints spied under the tree line

muffled silence blankets across the land

robin redbreast watches from a branch

singing sweet songs that sounds so grand

soft snowflakes fall to earth like stars

each one unique, lasting, for but a moment

creating picturesque scenes to be enjoyed

all shapes and designs and heaven sent

(C) Lissie`s Poems  2023

 

Cat amongst the Crib

I don`t mean to be disrespectful

but this spot is very comfortable

snuggled among these little creatures

even though they`re Christmas features

 I really hoped you wouldn't see me

after the problems with last year tree

so I`m here to guard baby Jesus

until he`s big enough to protect us !

© Lissie Bull 2023

Image found on Facebook but don`t know the source

Misty Morn

On this cold and frosty morn

with the clouds riding so low

an eerie mist lingers late

sun struggling to glow

A frosty start to this dull morn

as pale mist loiters in hollows

for winter has now appeared

setting tones for our tomorrows

Like a foaming sea rolling through

this cold, damp cloud rumbles in

weaving its way amongst buildings

whilst the sky begins to brighten

Our world wrapped up in a blanket

half submerged within thick grey mist

lingering for many an hour

wintry scene that seems to persist

So as the coldest season starts

this bleak weather is here to stay

thus wrap up warm before you go

and make the most of a wintry day

© Lissie`s Poems 2023