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Jun 2015 · 711
Bee's (Haiku)
Willard Wells Jun 2015
Our colonies die
Mother nature is in charge
Adapting to supply
Mother nature adapting ahead of our climate change
Jun 2015 · 343
Earth's Despair
Willard Wells Jun 2015
Years have passed as the earth
Changes climate around the world
Up ending life and transforming lives
Rebuilding from nothing

Flood waters cover towns and villages
Blizzards striking the coast
Flooding the streets and fields
Dreams and lives float away

Earthquakes shaking the ground
Tsunami arising from ocean depths
Foaming waves surging forth
Crashing down destroying life

Tornadoes crossing the sky
Ripping the ground
Transporting homes across the fields
Scattering of life

Dry earth parched with no rain
Rivers and streams run dry
Animals and creatures die
Pleading for rain from the sky

All of this occurs
Bee populations die
With search for a reason why
As colonies die

Talking heads are in great supply
Searching for reason why
Giving us reasons
Yet no answer

Lives are upended
Earth is transformed
Adapt you must to survive
Just remember

Mother nature's in charge
Earth changes and we are not in control no matter what we are told
Jun 2015 · 202
Forgiveness (Senryu)
Willard Wells Jun 2015
forgiveness must come
from your own heart, mind and soul
              truly heal your scars
Jun 2015 · 151
Politician (Senryu)
Willard Wells Jun 2015
From obscurity
Present twisted views to us
Which to believe now
Goof as I think of upcoming election
Jun 2015 · 814
Coffee (Senryu)
Willard Wells Jun 2015
as I wake morning

       coffee cups dancing in head

caffeine is my friend
As I sip my morning cup in thought.
Jun 2015 · 215
Beauty
Willard Wells Jun 2015
Do you see the beauty around you
When you are going through your day?    

It may be time to stop
View the beauty that is before you

Before you plunge into the media
Driven world of your day

You have time to let go
To see the world

As it really is each day
May 2015 · 361
Blues Kinda Day
Willard Wells May 2015
You hear BB King
And you love the blues
You have Buddy Guy
And he can make you fly

As **** and the boys
Scream again once more
When you hear the blues
It's a soulful ride

It's memories
Of pain
Of love
Maybe lost or won

But with the blues
Love, ***** and drugs
It may be a blur
Or a faded memory

If you remember at all!

But no matter
The pain or
Loss of love
You'll always have the blues
Sitting listening to BB. RIP
May 2015 · 211
What Will I Be
Willard Wells May 2015
When I grow up what will I be
I ask myself this now
As I reflect on a life
Which much of which has passed

There was a time like all
Small boys
That I wanted to be a policeman
Or a fireman

Years went by
And I grew in height
I had new ideas
Of what I'd be when I grew up

There came a time
I had to get serious
As college was near
Or maybe not

War was waging
As it does today
And many thoughts
And dreams

Ended Here
Battles are lost even if won
May 2015 · 283
Texas Storm
Willard Wells May 2015
Flash floods wet dry ground
Animals and people swept away
Pray for those in need
For a friend in Texas
May 2015 · 254
Dry (Haiku)
Willard Wells May 2015
Sun burning in sky
Earth parched and dry with no rain
Creatures search for water
May 2015 · 179
Happiness
Willard Wells May 2015
Where do we find happiness
Do we search for it
Does it find us
Or do we find it

Happiness can be elusive
As we miss it passing by
Hidden in illusions
Within our own mines

We see pain
And suffering
In the search for happiness
As it just passes by

Happiness is real
Even if hard to find
It's worth the search
And it may take time

But in the end
Your search complete
Happiness was always yours
It's sitting at your feet
May 2015 · 306
Delay
Willard Wells May 2015
Sitting in the emptiness
Looking for some purpose
Not to continue not doing

Procrastination is my way
I am quite good
As some would say

No help needed
If I never start
And save money

There comes a time
When I must
Give in

The water leaking
Floors a creaking
Walls a cracking

Have to get on it
Cannot wait
But as they say

There's always Manana
May 2015 · 187
My Everything
Willard Wells May 2015
Breathing is labored
Heart races rapidly
Eyes dilated
Lips dry

She makes my heart beat
Lungs fill with air
Every moment without her
Breathing stops with anticipation

Looking to the next moment
That she is near
So I can inhale her scent
And behold her beauty

Longing to hold her
Look into her eyes
Kiss her lips
Lay next to her

She is my life
May 2015 · 350
Duty (Senryu)
Willard Wells May 2015
Called up by country
Soldier defends his homeland
    Raise the Flag to them
Respect to all our defenders and all that have fought for truth
May 2015 · 174
Loves View
Willard Wells May 2015
If I were you
And you were me
What would I see
What would you see

Would you see
My love for you
Each day
Every minute of my life

Would you see me
My love as I see you
Each Day
Every minute of your life

Would we both see
My love the same view
Each day
And minute of our life

Future is clear
My love, with the same view
Each Day for life
I give my love to you
Name change from Our Views
May 2015 · 232
Blessings (Senryu)
Willard Wells May 2015
Awake now humans
Take count of your blessings now
                   Be thankful you woke
May 2015 · 412
Awake
Willard Wells May 2015
Morning sun peeks
Over the horizon
Dew drops cover
Blades of grass

Birds early morning Song
The rooster crows
Small creatures stir
As night owls sleep

Another night has passed
With moon
And stars
Crossing a darkened sky

Awake now
Humans of earth
Take count of your blessings
Blessings for eternity
May 2015 · 687
Blind Date
Willard Wells May 2015
Spent many years
Searching
But not knowing
What for

Thought that
Happiness was mine
But did not know
Life like love is blind

Saw signs of trouble
With subtle hints
She was colder than
Most fish

Knew it was coming
And had no regrets
As the door closed
Behind her she left

Rethought the future
Went on with life
Searching for new love
To light up the night


Asked friends
And acquaintance
To find
Me a date

I waited for her
At Starbucks for a blind date
And then she arrived
How do I rate

Her porcelain skin
Dark brown eyes
Long dark hair
She caught my eye

Found new love
After a few dates
Now life is fine
New love sublime
May 2015 · 558
Scent (Senryu)
Willard Wells May 2015
***** and musk
Rapid breathing and heart rate
    Command me I'm yours
May 2015 · 348
Warm Honey
Willard Wells May 2015
Love is like warm honey
Slowly rolling
Off the end of your tongue

When you first
Feel your pulse
Your heart

Then the quickening
Of your breath
Smelling the scent

As it rises
You inhale
Feeling more excitement

Your heart is racing
Now she is close
Passing by

The brush of her
Arm against your thigh
And as she passes

You grasp the table
And your espresso too
Before you fall down

You'll be back tomorrow
At the same time
For another scent or a touch

Which is a lovely way to start your day
May 2015 · 542
Equality (Senryu)
Willard Wells May 2015
Men are all equal
Hatred turns a man's heart cold
           While love does bring warmth
May 2015 · 221
Winter Flight
Willard Wells May 2015
Standing at the Edge
Looking down
Earth below

Rocky peaks
Sparse trees
Silence of the snow

Blue sky above
Water dark blue below
Clouds drifting by

Turning to face the sun
Gliding down
Over the rise

Faster now
As I go
Feeling the wind

Carving a turn
Powder in flight
Direction is changed

Through the trees
I fly
As I take flight on a rise

Feeling as free
As a bird
And light as one too

Breathing in cool air
Cheeks all flush
From cold winters stare

My flight is now done
But the runway awaits
Another flight
Experimental for me.
May 2015 · 160
Views (Senryu)
Willard Wells May 2015
Really its my life
                   Say what you will about me
Only my view counts
May 2015 · 227
Fire (Haiku)
Willard Wells May 2015
Flames shooting through roof
                Lapping at walls and curtains
Windows Exploding
May 2015 · 934
Blink of An Eye (Senryu)
Willard Wells May 2015
Time moving faster
Yesterday I was a boy
       Today almost dust
May 2015 · 246
A Journey
Willard Wells May 2015
Friendships deep enough
Are the ones that cause
The most pain

Like a marriage which
Should be your best friend
People change

We are not always ready
To take the journey
They have chosen

Every man in the end
Must travel his own path
Guided by the memories

Memories of life
That guide your path
With final arrival at enlightenment
May 2015 · 1.3k
Lightning (Haiku)
Willard Wells May 2015
Lightning strikes earth
                     Exploding timber and grass
Flames licking tree tops
May 2015 · 171
She Ask
Willard Wells May 2015
She ask what shall we do
As the rain
Now falls

She ask what shall we do
As the cold
Settles in

She ask what shall we do
As the storm
Rages on

She ask what shall we do
As our life
Slows down

She ask what shall we do
 As we grow
Older and frail

Each time I look into her eyes and share these words
Any day with you is like Sunshine Bringing love
      To my life
May 2015 · 183
Planning Life (Senryu)
Willard Wells May 2015
Does God Rule the Earth
         When will you know Gods Real Plan
                     That Could be To Late
May 2015 · 179
Solar Question (Haiku)
Willard Wells May 2015
Earth circles the sun
         Moon circles the earth daily
                     What makes earth go round
May 2015 · 203
End (Haiku)
Willard Wells May 2015
Sun up in the sky
        No rain fallen for some time
Earth and creatures die
May 2015 · 134
Light of Life (Senryu)
Willard Wells May 2015
Have come long distance
                Looking for the light of life
That my love provides
May 2015 · 272
Unseen??
Willard Wells May 2015
Standing close as you to start your day
And not being seen I wish to stay
Trying not to be a hindrance in play

As you move through the day stay close
And yet keep my distance at most
Seen not as I move around to stay a ghost

As the sun shines brightly in the sky
And in my element am able to not say goodbye
Enjoying myself while attempting to hide

The sun goes down and you go to rest
Lay my head with you which is best
But stay unseen to all unless

You move just right and find the right light
After some rework I have updated this piece.
May 2015 · 266
Playthings
Willard Wells May 2015
The demons never win in the dark
            They are my playthings which I use in the dark
             I am not theirs because I control my dark

Playing Dodge Ball in Dark hallways of my mind
            They are my playthings which I use in the dark
            They battle hard yet always lose

Sitting on the edge of the blade of life
            They are my playthings which I use in the dark
            And always one foot in the light

Sitting between darkness and light
             So I stay grounded in life.
             But always keep in sight the light


                   NEVER LOSE SIGHT OF THE LIGHT
One update with a final line added for effect???
May 2015 · 423
Angel In Life
Willard Wells May 2015
Laying in bed with a book
Reading to bring me relief
At peace with life
Feel so relaxed, I know I will sleep

The hour grows late
My love comes to bed
Truly at peace with life
Feel so relaxed, I know I will sleep

She moves up close
Snuggles up tight
At peace with life
So relaxed, I know I will sleep

As she touches my body
And drifts off
Now truly at peace with life
So relaxed, that I drift off to sleep

She's my angel in life that brings me peace
Did some minor changes to this piece
May 2015 · 220
Water (Senryu)
Willard Wells May 2015
Water is valuable
            Not be wasted needlessly
Yes, Shared it must be
I should mention I wrote this as "Time", but on review I felt I should have said "Water" with the drought in California. So it changed. "Yoda" was not involved in this writing. Thank you. :)
May 2015 · 651
Mind Control (Senryu)
Willard Wells May 2015
Darkness brings your fears
            Your mind can control your fears
Breaking Mind Control
May 2015 · 168
Demons (Senryu)
Willard Wells May 2015
Demons roam the halls
                             In the darkness of my mind
They lose the battle
Trying out this style.
May 2015 · 257
Water (Haiku)
Willard Wells May 2015
Dark water was deep
         Cold waters now embrace me
 Darkness takes over
May 2015 · 154
HER (Senryu)
Willard Wells May 2015
I Saw her beauty
         Its really beyond compare
I hope to keep near
May 2015 · 186
Weeping (Senryu)
Willard Wells May 2015
Lost in lonely place
         Weeping for the one I lost
Who has left my world
Playing today it appears. Hope you enjoy.
May 2015 · 132
Love Lost
Willard Wells May 2015
In times of quiet when I think
The future of our life
I think of what would be if you
My love, were lost from my world

In this time I see myself
Lost in a lonely place
Weeping for the one I lost
My love, who has left my world

In present time I know myself
Feeling just this way for you
Weeping for the one I lost
My love, who has left my world
This is another from when I was about 19 yrs. old. And that was far more than a year ago. hahaha
May 2015 · 544
Faint Voices
Willard Wells May 2015
Many years have past
             Since heard their voice
                                 When last heard, was faint

And  I still hear
             The voices
                                  Even though gone, voices faint

When you look at the years
                Of all those lost
                                   The voices stay with you though faint

Happy memories the past
                  Sometimes that is best
                                   To keep memory close even if faint

Never forget the love
                  Which is always there
                                    Through life or death keep fears faint

When the time is right
                   It becomes your night
                                     As the light of your life becomes faint

Reunited again with voices from the past, they will be strong and no longer be faint
I wrote a tribute to my mother and this is a re-work of it for a more general memorial.
May 2015 · 285
Cruis'in
Willard Wells May 2015
Cruis'in through my day
I tried to take my time
            Look'in all around to find a way to smile

            Cruis'in through my week
I always take my time
            Look'in all around for what will make me smile

            Cruis'in through my month
I always share my time
            Look'in all around and make someone smile

            Cruis'in through my years
I take a lot of time
            Look'in all around at years of many smile's
May 2015 · 347
Freedom By The Sea
Willard Wells May 2015
Rolling waves of foam
          Slapping against the sea shore wall
Water glistening Bright
          From sun shining high

In a sky as clear as crystal
         Reflecting on the crashing waves
Feeling freedom in the air
         Fresh and clear as the sea

When as free as this
         Dreams are running free
Under the sun and by the sea
         For all eternity
A little something when I was young around 1970
May 2015 · 285
Who's Driv'in??
Willard Wells May 2015
When I write
When I photo shoot
When I ride my Bike
When I fly a kite

My brain tells me what to write
My brain tells me what to shoot
My brain tells me where to ride
My brain tells me when to take flight

My brain tells me up
My brain tells me down
My brain tells me right
My brain tells me left

Is that RIGHT? NO LEFT?

I do these many things
As I sort for things
Some are found things
Some are lost things

I get advise
I don't give advise
I like advise
But it's my brains DEVISE

Sometime I want to drive???? Please???

But I have to remember
Which is Left
And
Which is Right
Willard Wells May 2015
Roses In Garden
          With Early Morning Dew Drops
Now breakfast Table
May 2015 · 840
Labels
Willard Wells May 2015
I've grown tired of labels in life
Are you White
Are you Black
Are you Asian
Are you Green

There are so many labels in life
Are you Muslim
Are you Jewish
Are you Catholic
Are you Agnostic

They continue to put labels in life
Are you a homeowner
Are you a renter
Are you in an apartment
Are you in a house

They're driving me insane labels in life
Are you Democrat
Are you Republican
Are you Green
Are you Independent

What does it mean in the big scheme of things????????????????

Nothing at all as the only label that matters is

HUMAN
May 2015 · 349
Never Gone
Willard Wells May 2015
Many years have past
Since I heard my mothe'rs voice
When last it was heard, it was faint

And now I still hear
My mother's voice
Even though she's gone her voice still faint

When you look at the years
Whether parent or child leaving
The voice stays with you even though faint

Happy memories from the past
Sometimes that is best
To keep memory close even if faint

Never forget the love
Which is always there
Through life or death keep fears faint

When the time is right
It becomes your night
As the light of your life becomes faint

You will be reunited with the voice from the past and it will no longer be faint.
Tears as I write and remember my mother
May 2015 · 446
Irreconcilable Differences
Willard Wells May 2015
You hear divorce
You get divorced
What is divorce

Is it Infidelity
Is it Lies
Is it Abuse

Infidelity equals no respect
Lies equals no respect
Abuse equals no respect

Stop lying to yourself and have some respect
It fell apart
Due to no respect.
Just playing with ideas early morning
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