Memories of Summers Past

Sparkling sunlight, fluffy feathers

a swish of breeze in sunny weathers

song birds singing in branches up high

blue skies, bright sun, oh for a gentle sigh

strawberries and cream served with lemonade

sat on a picnic blanket in the cooling shade

children running, laughing all around

playing hide and seek until they`re found

shapes in the clouds or making daisy chains

and watching the trails made by aeroplanes

these are memories I hold so dear

wonderful summer times from yesteryear!

© Lissie`s Poems 2024

Statuesque Raven 

 Guardian of his territory

this raven surveys all around 

sitting high on a standing stone

so distinctive above the ground

as the weather closes in, he listens

silhouetted against skies of grey

frozen, he mimics a stone statue

this great bird searches for it`s prey

(C) Lissie`s Poems 2024

(C) photo Martyn Bull 2024

 

 

Nursery Rhyme Land 

The Party

The owl and the pussy cat went to sea

they borrowed a yacht from the King of Hearts

dear Jack Horner happily took the helm

Doctor Foster was eager to read the charts

so they partied with all of their friends

and had an awesome time on board...

Miss Muffet served food, Mother Goose the drinks

as the dish and the spoon played a record

Humpty Dumpty danced with Little Bo Peep

the Three Blind mice sang their favourite song

as the moon came up Cow wanted to play

so she teased the Twinkling Stars all night long!

the old king of Hearts was very upset

when he found his yacht had gone to sea

he called his Queen, then sent out his guards

he didn`t want to miss out on a party!

with everyone now safely aboard

they partied on throughout the night

dancing away to the light of the moon

in Nursery Rhyme land, what a sight !!

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Just for fun!

Nursery Rhyme Land

There`s a hole in my bucket

I knew it wasn't there before

on my way with Jack up the hill

to fetch some water, t`was our chore!

Miss Muffet was going to join us

but she was scared off by the spider

will miss eating her curds and whey...

she`s gone to the pub for cider

so we met up with the three pigs

as the wolf had destroyed their homes

walked to market for a new bucket

then had tea with our friends the Gnomes

Humpty Dumpty was feeling ill

he had fallen into a swoon

so we sent Puss In Boots to see

and he gave him a dish and spoon

Goldilocks was feeling lonely

the bears were away in Hong Kong

so later that night we all met up

and had a great big sing a long!

© Lissie`s Poems  2024

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 2024

Bristol Museum collection 

Glasgow

Gaelic name Ghlaschu means "Dear Green Place"

Largest city in Scotland and 4th in United kingdom

A ship building mega on the Clyde from 15th Century

Striking `Glasgow Tower` stand 417 feet tall

Glasgow was founded in 6th Century

Oldest tree stumps are found in "Fossil Grove"

Wondrous underground railways named The Clockwork Orange

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Monkey Puzzle

with thick sharp spiky leaves

growing in many directions

catching all that passes by

strong determined projections

this plant grows its own way

a garden`s curiosity

harbouring little insects

never showing any modesty  

 take care when near this beast  

the sharp leaves will catch you

so beautifully sculptures

that`ll be there the whole year through 

(C) Lissie`s Poems 2024

Springtime

a song heard on the breeze 

scent of petals in the air

warm afternoon sunshine felt

for spring is everywhere

the bumble bees are buzzing 

between many scented flowers

busily collecting their pollen

for many hours and hours

for the music of springtime 

such a stimulating symphony

Mother nature at her best

an orchestra of sheer beauty

(C) Lissie`s Poems 2024