Ceramic birdbath in the yard There, two robins splashing at pla… Reveling in mid-day sunshine But big redbird shooed them away The cardinal claims the whole bath

She was just sixteen When his kiss stole her young hear… A soft, tender start Warm emotions burned within No cold shower cooled her skin

Aye! She talks too much She makes a short story long Phrases into song But he loves her nonetheless For she’s lovely that’s our guess

the journey begins wherever we may be... the train won’t leave, unless we say so, for the future

The coral shelters algae near Its stony bed, they thrive within The algae feeds the coral clear Together, always a win-win The stork atop a buffalo

Once there was a poet with severe… He tried everything but the words… Desperate, he tried marijuana Sadly, it didn’t bring nirvana Disappointed he concluded weed’s a…

How dare you doubt my existence When here I am, in your presence. If I don’t exist in your view, Most assuredly, neither do you! You say I’m just a fleeting thoug…

The evening breeze not as refreshi… And the silvery moon not as bright Behind dark clouds, stars are hidi… But I’m with you; so, lovely is t… When without you, something is mis…

We said our goodbyes Tight hugs and vacuum kisses While she slept soundly We had a great time For us to see her again

Fun and excitement over A few days after New Year The world is back to normal Sadly, life’s trials still here They make our days less pleasant

Giant balls of fire Lit up the ebony sky Terrorizing all Houses left and right Set ablaze heavenly flames

A frigid morning, in a deserted bu… Shiv’ring, anxiously waiting for a… I’m all bundled up but still ice-c… Bitter cold I could feel my cheek… The bus real late, my poor teeth b…

Early, I awakened this morning To watch the sun rise from the sea As always, this amazing feeling Exhilaration, as my spirit flies f… © F Aparici

for fourteen long days in triple digits afternoon rainstorms the only respite the heat wave will be

A cup of latté Guilty yet simple pleasure To welcome the day At the deck I sat Squinting at the morning sun