Submit your work, meet writers and drop the ads. Become a member
 
278 · Jul 2016
Shotgun Rider
Willard Wells Jul 2016
Sleep did not come as I searched
To find a functional consciousness
The grim reaper seemed to be near

Thoughts raced, then slipped from
my mind, yet I find safe harbor
on the ride looking for an escape.

It's not a safe haven
When you ride Shotgun
for the grim reaper
277 · Jan 2016
Religious Rhetoric
Willard Wells Jan 2016
light shines on each day
giving views of a *****
world as blood flows past

darkness in the day
bodies strewn about the streets
then more blood flows past

in the name of God
religious rhetoric now
more death vows promised
Series
277 · Dec 2015
Down The Hole, What A Ride
Willard Wells Dec 2015
In the reality of this place,
within the darkness of my mind
I got a call, from a gal,
to follow a lead.

Her name was Alice,
she was a “Dame”
She said down that rabbit hole,
it would be fine, not insane.

So I followed her
down the hole that night,
then she gave me a funny hat,
but that was cool.
As I, was watch'in her fine ***.

She said to me
that hat you wear
makes you fit right in.
I took her word, strutt'in in style,

Of the cool cat's pipe!

I did partake, ****
that chick was right,
it's quite a place,
to take a ride, most any night.

I'll go again, but not so soon,
since it's a scary ride.
Down a real dark hole.
I don't know if I'll get out again.
What can I say. An adventure ride.
276 · Jan 2016
Dream Lovers
Willard Wells Jan 2016
She lays quietly at my side,
sleepy with dreams of happiness,
hopefully of me and our life.

Gently I lean close, inhaling her scent,
butterfly kisses of love to her cheek,
dreaming away as she continues her sleep.

Now I search for my sleep each night,
looking to find her in my dreams,
together in happiness as we sleep.
Willard Wells Nov 2015
Starting as a question
within my mind.
I feel an odd sensation,
but not unfamiliar to a person in my state.

Sensations change and
pressure felt upon
the frontal lob.
Knowing the drill
and not to wait.

A bottle is found
that may correct
many mistakes if
I act in time.
And slow the progress just in time.

Seeming to stem the tide
I have some sleep
and bide my time.
But when I wake
and far to soon.

My mistakes are
coming through.
Shadows now
have turned
quite dark.

And past the stage,
a mistake was made.
My day is not in doubt,
as I expect I have bought,
a day or two, to fight a bout.

More meds come now
but still not much
as my brain fights
itself in my defense.
Between healthy choice,

and reducing pain.

I make a choice
and to be fair,
it seldom happens
in my thoughts.
As pains go away.

But still you have
the remembrance
of lost time when
you were in great pain.

And it's not that new,
and just a memory.
Carrying that memory
helps when in pain.

It's nothing new
and over 50 years
strong with memories.

So beyond the lost
time that I'm using now
to write these words
in my altered state.

It's a pain that I call
a topic of conversation.
As so much of my daily
life throughout my life,
has been me saying,

Excuse my state My headaches.

But my thought to add today is this pain maybe a bit of stress from all the pain I feel for all the world. As we mourn the lives of humans of this earth. Good and evil in the end is still a human life that should have had some value to someone. May all around the world from all evil in the past few weeks pray to their God or deity for a quiet time in some part of the world. Peace out!!
272 · Nov 2015
Thanksgiving 11/26/2015
Willard Wells Nov 2015
leaves a golden shade
cold takes over night and day
bundled for travel

by car plan and train
heading for a festive day
family and friends

smells all familiar
turkey, dressing, gravy too
a roll and butter

gather together
blessings and thanks for all life
and pray for the world

that all have a time
gather friends and family
and all can give thanks
270 · Feb 2016
Valentines Day 2016
Willard Wells Feb 2016
This time of year to express
love to the one held dear.
But why must it be just expressed
just this, once a year.

With the love that I feel
it should be every day.
Rather than to only express
it once this day, a single time of year.

So a card, flowers or something
sweet on this one day,
yet daily I will express my love,
every day of the year.

Sweetheart, I love you each and every day.
269 · May 2015
Water (Haiku)
Willard Wells May 2015
Dark water was deep
         Cold waters now embrace me
 Darkness takes over
269 · Oct 2015
Boys Grow UP
Willard Wells Oct 2015
Mom was working late at night.
The car was not available,
she would walk home.

I was 12 at the time with a paper route,
which took me all around town.

My bike was of a sturdy type.
It had a place for my bag,
which held the papers.

Mother could sit on the rack,
I would give her a ride home,
as she was a tiny thing.

It was late, as I headed to pick up
my mom from work.

The sun was just setting,
as dusk came to the sky
in the summer night.

Mother had to ride side saddle,
due to her skirt.
Off we went to home.

As I rode with great joy
at helping my mom,
I heard whistles and cat calls to my mom.

For a boy of 12 with his mom,
it was time to learn.
Things of life, men and woman.
267 · Dec 2015
Love Is Real
Willard Wells Dec 2015
Falling into the abyss of love.
Lost in the depth of my passion for you.

Finding no satisfaction for my infatuation,
but by holding you against me.

Looking into your eyes,
your soft skin silken to my touch.

Then gently as our lips
touch softly for just a moment.

Bringing fire to my soul, passion to my heart,
knowing your love, for all time is real.
267 · Jan 2016
Missing Child
Willard Wells Jan 2016
Leaving me empty
then searching to reach my bright
star in heavens dark
brightness in my soul fading
reaching out to hold her now
but alas she's out of reach
267 · May 2015
Blessings (Senryu)
Willard Wells May 2015
Awake now humans
Take count of your blessings now
                   Be thankful you woke
267 · May 2015
Dry (Haiku)
Willard Wells May 2015
Sun burning in sky
Earth parched and dry with no rain
Creatures search for water
264 · May 2016
Chasing A Dream
Willard Wells May 2016
Near the appointed
time chasing a dream to make
a reality
260 · May 2015
Get Real
Willard Wells May 2015
Darkness brings fears it is real
Light brings happiness it is real

The mind controls your fears it is real
Your thoughts bring you happiness, it is real

Breaking of Mind Control real?
Can You Make It real?
Set yourself free  real?
You will make it real!!
260 · Nov 2015
Evil Dwells
Willard Wells Nov 2015
Feelings of the cold
from around our world.
Death chasing
after lives
that have meaning and hope.

No concern or thoughts
for the lives
that are taken
too soon and
done with a cold heart.

Regret and sorrow
is not felt
as only the
cold heart of
evil dwells here.

As the pain
of the death
and destruction is felt,
evil throws a party
to celebrate death.
259 · Jul 2016
A Chance
Willard Wells Jul 2016
Sleep comes near
in the world where
I find myself at this time.

I feel pain with emptiness
for those that have
suffered needlessly in the world this day.

All that most ask,
is to love and be loved.
Rather than die a needless death.

We are all humans
on this spinning globe.
Please give peace a chance.
259 · Nov 2015
Word of Love
Willard Wells Nov 2015
searching to describe
the love that I hold near me
the word perfection
258 · Jan 2016
Hal (2001)
Willard Wells Jan 2016
I believe Hal thinks
that he is in charge beyond
conscious universe
What do you mean when you say
you turned off the oxygen
I am calling Goofy Monday. Enjoy
257 · Jul 2016
Our Path
Willard Wells Jul 2016
We all stand on the edge
of the future and the past.

Only this moment
can decide the path of our future.
257 · Jan 2016
Nature of Man
Willard Wells Jan 2016
"Sometimes the male species
is able to adapt to new ideas, thinking.
Which from what woman
have told me is against nature."
257 · Jun 2015
Demon (Senryu)
Willard Wells Jun 2015
Where do they find you
Dark day dreams or just nightmares
Never close your eyes
257 · Oct 2015
Moon Beam
Willard Wells Oct 2015
holding my love close
dancing in the moon beam light
as the world spins by
256 · Jun 2015
Lost Voices (Senryu)
Willard Wells Jun 2015
What brings happy heart
Long lost voices of a child
Speaking from the dark
254 · Nov 2015
Birthday Thoughts
Willard Wells Nov 2015
The opening of this day is early,
as I rise to wash my face and
have that first cup of coffee
and check in on the world this day.

This day in history many years ago,
I started out my day much the same
as I have today, though much younger.
And not as knowledgeable as today.

My day was filled with classes
which was just to **** time.
The excitement today was
my test to have a license to drive.

The day progressed and the excitement
grew, as I thought of my test
that was looming
and having the freedom I saw ahead.

Suddenly the world seemed
to stop as the word went out,
the President was shot
and we were all in shock.

Birthday or not, presents
didn't matter and license forgot.
From that day forward
this has always been part of my birthday thoughts.
JFK RIP
253 · May 2015
Different Rides!!
Willard Wells May 2015
There is no manual for this ride

Some times it's a good ride

And sometimes it's a bad ride

It's kind of a roller coaster ride

The red ones are one kind of ride

And the blue ones are another ride
Scary?

But fun once you learn the ride.
250 · Sep 2015
Wheel of Fortune
Willard Wells Sep 2015
Thinking of a meal
is often,
not on the agenda.

Now I have been told,
that is not
correct thinking.

But I had what seemed
to be right thinking,
for many a year.

With my correct thinking,
I began, to
take up more space.

The air was thinner
and I was not,
since I always made dinner.

There were other
meals to,
I think a plot.

Addictions are many
with daily selections,
like a wheel of fortune.

This one was won
and seems to work,
when I prefer not to cook.
Time for a little daily goof at my expense.
250 · May 2015
New World
Willard Wells May 2015
I was traveling outside the realm of my known universe

The stars and the planets passing by as I am hurled through space

This is so exciting and new with an excellent view

And the music is new and excites me so I am not blue

But now I am sad and crying as the music stopped playing

And the stars and the planets are no longer passing by

Now I am wet and hungry

Oh Please mommy Start it up again

Please feed me, dry me and start

My Stars and Planets and music in motion again.
250 · Aug 2015
My Baby Girl
Willard Wells Aug 2015
As the night passes
thoughts of you fill my mind.

Fifty years ago
I awaited your birth.

Tomorrows the day
Celebrate your life.

Sorry I will not
See you or be with you.

I will miss you
Now as I have for many years.

Hoping for the time,
We can meet again.

Happy Birthday
My Dear Daughter.

I Will love you Forever.

Daddy
A birthday wish
250 · Aug 2019
Life's Crossing
Willard Wells Aug 2019
My life, when viewed,
Like crossing an expansive desert,
watching the sand, under my feet.

Looking back,
my foot prints have dissolved
into bits of nothingness.

Looking ahead,
there is no path,
to guide me.

Looking down, my imprint in the sand,
This moment is all I really have,
As we all do.

So savor the moment where you stand.
Choose your path wisely.
246 · May 2015
Every Day Love
Willard Wells May 2015
Every day and night lying next you

Every day holding you

Every day More special than the day before

Every day you change my life

Every day Now is special

Every day because of you

Every day love is all I need
245 · May 2015
Fire (Haiku)
Willard Wells May 2015
Flames shooting through roof
                Lapping at walls and curtains
Windows Exploding
243 · May 2015
Writers Lament
Willard Wells May 2015
As the sun rises and I already have 3 hours of energy spent and the attempt to slow the thought processes to a dull roar seems to have failed, yet I feel invigorated and excited as more words and thoughts, race across the compartments of my mind looking to find and keep the thoughts that will bring emotions and feelings to the readers of my work.

And even then will I really know if it's good or just polite. Either way it really excites to stir what you hope are emotions and thoughts that will stir others thoughts.

The draw from the energy of my brain is so great and not really wanting to lose my position as I sit precariously on the edge of the blade. How far can I lean to the artistic side of my mind before I fall to far and lose my mind completely.

What is life without risk, I like the feeling, I like the release, it's such a rush.

Yes it's worth risk to hang on the edge and hopefully this second cup of “Joe” won't push me over the edge.
243 · Jun 2015
NSA Science (Senryu)
Willard Wells Jun 2015
do you hear buzzing
nano technology's new
how are you feeling
They are listening. Hahaha
242 · Jun 2015
Shadow Passing
Willard Wells Jun 2015
Can you dry away the tears.
They are not planned,
But just appear.

A thought of the past,
Memory so vivid,
Suddenly emotions come forth.

Standing on a street corner,
Taking in the sites;
A shadow seems to cross your path.

Orifice sensations light you up.
Memories again renew your past.
You search around with your eyes.

Hoping to match senses again,
With memory of the past.
To feel that rush you had that did not last.

As you look left,
And then to the right, up ahead.
There's nothing in-sight.

But the memory is there though lost.
And will lay in wait in the dark.
So your heart can race again.

When again the shadow passes.
Past life
242 · Jan 2016
Transition To Day
Willard Wells Jan 2016
Waking as the sun starts, it's early morning rise
with shadows of darkness lingering
from clouds on high.

I see the morning light as it transitions today,
my thoughts are of you
which brings only light to my life.

Shadows and darkness no longer part of my life.
Holding you close,
Only sunshine in my days.
241 · Oct 2015
Morning Reflection
Willard Wells Oct 2015
Morning breaks
as the sun rises
over the horizon
for another day.

My love lies
next to me
in gentle repose,
completing her dreams.

Moments of quiet
reflection at dawn,
of life and love,
with the love of my life.
239 · Dec 2015
Perceptions
Willard Wells Dec 2015
Safely now
as I perceive,
the level of substance
to ease the need.

Going slow
staying in control
as far as I
can see.

But then time
has past,
the point
of no return.

Pressure builds
as sanity
is lost.
Washing down with the last drop.

Read the label
one more time,
be sure your still
between the lines.
Please forgive my write of diversion therapy against my pain todav. I am in control. You've heard that before I'll bet.
237 · Jun 2015
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
236 · Jan 2019
A Christmas Wish For Me
Willard Wells Jan 2019
A Christmas text
the only choice
to a long lost voice.

Loving her so dear,
a child so missed,
I try to send a Christmas wish.

As sweet words inked
the message link,
I felt proud to share my love of her.

About three lines were on the text
just as I write this down
and I burst in tears,
memories rushing back.

I hope she hears
or reads my words,
and knows my love.

I can take anything
she may bring to me,
cause any pain I feel,
is to not see her.
235 · Oct 2015
Distant Love
Willard Wells Oct 2015
Our love is separated
by great distance,
and my heart
longs to be near you.

Longing for the time
that the distance is no more,
and our hearts can come
together as one.
234 · Jun 2015
Book of Love
Willard Wells Jun 2015
Learning about life in school
To educate and help us find our way

After many years in class
Educated with knowledge and rules

Yet with all the knowledge and education
They failed me as they failed you

All the time and years spent learning
And still no one is teaching about love

What happened to the book of Love??
Apparently the School of Hard Knocks
233 · Dec 2015
Winter Arrived
Willard Wells Dec 2015
rain falls in valleys
wind blown snow in mountain pass
winter must be here
232 · Sep 2015
Mixing Treats
Willard Wells Sep 2015
Slowly it melts,
dripping tantalizingly
off my spoon,
looking so smooth,
soft and creamy.

Sharing the treat
with my love,
this cold delicacy.
As I observe
her silken skin.

Thoughts of the two
together might
be a sin.
But oh
what a pleasure.

I know
it would be
such a treat.
To venture
a taste sensation.

From a most
delectable place.
As just a drop
at a time drips off,
onto my tongue.

Lightly my lips
embrace the end,
slowly, gently,
savoring the texture,
taste in my mouth.
Diversion of the mind
231 · May 2015
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. :)
230 · Jul 2016
Island Goddess
Willard Wells Jul 2016
as my darkness
overtook my mind
my illness took me down
an island goddess
did appear to bring
my health and mind
from the depths of despair.
230 · Dec 2015
Dry Season
Willard Wells Dec 2015
A dry season for
many years our earth thirst for
water out of dirt
229 · May 2015
End (Haiku)
Willard Wells May 2015
Sun up in the sky
        No rain fallen for some time
Earth and creatures die
228 · Jun 2015
Premature
Willard Wells Jun 2015
Born early and small
Laying in my hand so frail
Grown woman, now proud
Proud of Grandaughter
228 · Sep 2015
Nightly Thanks
Willard Wells Sep 2015
When I say my nightly prayers,
thanking my lord
for this and every day.

Asking for forgiveness
and strength to make
it through each day

Give me strength
and help the human race
to create a better world.

My final words
of thanks to God,
allowing me to be with you which makes my life complete.
Next page