The woods are on fire As the afternoon winds blow A red orange glow As far as our eyes can see Glorious nature’s tapestry

Beneath the clash of giants tall The earth itself begins to quake With every step, the mountains bre… And silent cries are drowned by al… The rivers dry, the forests fall

All the talents that we have been… From His bounty, gracious and ove… Bury them not underground to lay f… Let them light the sky, bright and… The third steward; let us not emul…

It hurts him deeply, Yet he sets her free to find Joy in distant skies May happiness fill her days As she walks life’s brighter ways

I doubt, but I hope not to sin I hesitate but cynical I’m not I wish my faith will strengthen And my unbelief be finally forgot!… © F Aparici

Air horns blare, fireworks light t… To welcome the incoming year All hoping hardships disappear Good fortunes rise, when troubles… Many will make resolutions

Within his soul, a monster hides It clamors loud to break the chain A beast where wounded pride reside… From hurt and anger it is plain That such a fiend is born of fire

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…

Three boys wanted to be famous, on… Knights too; and among all the nic… They set off one Saturday To the hills atop the bay Adventure! the Lost Boys fighting…

It is unfortunate, but truly this… His fondest hope she’ll remain a f… He grieves and feels a deep sense… He’s got to be strong to carry thi… But he can always look back at the…

Every breath I take, I whisper yo… Every waking moment, lights up a f… Deep inside my heart Even when we’re apart An emotion; a raging fire I canno…

Hanging way up high Minding my own business—when Snap—there goes my stem Tumbling down to meet his head Hope it leaves a lump so red

At the young mother he looked With worried, quizzical eyes Then said “How come you have Just one earring?” Startled, she grabbed both ears

Afterglow on a warm summer evening Driving home after a hard day’s wo… The radio’s on; love songs filled… Sweet melodies, in him, they lit a… Several callers told their stories

Overhead the mid-day sun’s heat sc… None to drink since morn temperatu… Less than a mile to go Soon endgame he’ll know Though ahead in the woods; hostile…