The strong breeze blew my cap away Chasing after it was simply futile And I watched it fly over the qua… Into the sea; and I could but smi… For it’s been that kind of a day

A maple leaf, bronzed, well preser… Hidden away and thought long lost Twas in desk drawer unobserved Memento from a love star-crossed When found, it brought back memori…

His whole world ended; it was yest… His hopes for tomorrow quickly per… When the love of his life passed a… His dreams, like a thin mist, vani… She’ll always be the lady of his y…

Not many days from now the phone w… Ready or not we will answer the ca… To cross the threshold to everlast… It’s the destiny awaiting us all But not to worry because we’re pre…

From a dream I wakened Sleepy eyes I opened Refreshed Energized Feeling like a teen;

Vintage models we are; some of us… We move with caution, lest somethi… (Except those among us, the health… For spare parts unavailable, or ha… Yes, old we are; we’re yesterday’s…

Snow melt rustling brook Flowers bloom in early morn Wet from last night’s rain Sun rays warm the skin High noon, waves thunder ashore

Once broken, a heart may mend Twice broken, the scars will rend Pain will be excruciating Bile, despair unrelenting Therefore...

In the porch, a swing painted whit… Where starry-eyed lovers used to s… Now empty in the morning sunlight For hearts no longer in unison bea… © F Aparici

Traces of ourselves Always we leave them behind Often out of mind Yes, whatev’r we do or say Touches others in some way

Come, meet my shadow Whenever whither I go Always he’d follow But dark nights he disappears Leaving me with all my fears

In a fetal position I lay on the floor In excruciating pain I never felt before… Pain, none can assuage,

As a youth, I felt like superman An immortal, an ultimate warrior But life tempered my outlook Sadly, now I have become a worrie… © F Aparici

A faint scent of jasmine Stirred up an emotion Long, long dormant She wore it often Her magic potion

In the dark, young children squeal… Ghouls everywhere, goblins laughin… Witches in pointed hats A clowder of black cats Quite a spooky night to go carousi…