Mister Bill

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~Summer daze~

Going from shade to light,
Stepping out onto the patio
I notice the sun
And her warmth upon me.
With the gentle breeze
In my hair as day goes by.
So many similar.

What to do tomorrow?
Wait, what about today, hmm?
The ocean sounds nice now ...
Probably with a shaved ice,
Maybe strawberry.

No longer in class,
What to do with all of this time?
Of course, there is time ...
For going out, partying,
In other words, fun.

With the sun going down,
I look up to the night sky
And realize
All that would make this better
Is to be with friends.

~Anegohana~

Yours has been the hand draping an extra jacket over mine.
Constant and steady as the stream's flow to the bay,
The voice from the rainy days where nothing but grey fills my heart and mind.

You've been a confidant,
Mentor, partner in crime, sempai, advisor,
Family from another blood.

In my trials by fire from the cold and barren isles to the hills,
Your cloak kept out the sleet and cold while my breath was mist.
Your companionship was the fire beside me in the cave,
that which lulled me to sleep while the storms raged all around.

As I walked the crossroads,
Your map was one that showed the way around the snares
While I learned the ropes on my trail.

I look out into the night once more,
And know you are there.

A sense of sorrow and joy pulls me under the ice suddenly,
In the crying winds of sorrow, and the currents leading to joy, tears sting my eyes.
Lost I am not, perhaps. Mainly because of a wolf spirit alongside me and you.

I climb out with the staff from the days of my days before I reached the shores again.
Your cloak I wrap around me once more, warm and accepting.

Arigato gozaimasu, Ana-san ... watakushi no anegohana

What does the future hold?

Standing on the ridge,
Gazing upon setting sun
Wondering...

What secrets are held?
If I cross will I return
from over the sea?

Slight wind carries me
Far afield and yet still here.
What will I become?

Will my faults crush me?
What strength do I really have
In this mortal coil?

Does the future hold ...
A wife and Family?
Teaching in Japan?

If only I could know.
Why don't you choose to tell me...
Sleepy sun? Great Sea? Stars?

Flowing winds, tell me please.
What do I need to know now?
Will I be strong enough?

Will my demons win
Over my achievements?

Please do turn out well...