The day I retired My skills didn’t diminish Nor did they vanish Yet, now I’m out to pasture As useful as horse manure

She peeked into the room lit dimly And in tiptoes, she moved cautious… Not wanting to wake up the baby She stared at her ever so lovingly Teary-eyed and overwhelmed with jo…

Monday morning I’ll tarry in bed Grab a book; read an hour at least No need to rush, I’ll wallow inst… My free time, a hundredfold increa… A yawn! Lazily, I’ll open my eyes

A raven cawed Fear struck my heart Chills quickly engulfed me All so unexplainably It seems so odd

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

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

My young son threw a ball at me But sadly, he caught me unaware And it bounced right in front of m… Oh! I melted at his wounded stare… Perhaps more focused I should be

Mid-October still blazing hot Need to find us sun shaded spot But it’s autumn, almost forgot Cooler it should be, then why not? Of course, yes! We’re in paradise

Long hair, denim jacket, Frye boo… A Fu Manchu, behind dark green R… No cares, top of the world, indest… Aah! to be young again, no aches n… A mile in less than six, not break…

From her hands the sun, The wisdom of the ages From her lips they flow In my universe Her words are nuggets of truth

The cool ocean-scented breeze blew… Leaves on trees whispered a sibila… In the clear starry sky, a sense h… Dog days gone as we welcome autumn… Summer’s stifling heat just a memo…

A swarm of butterflies in my belly As I wandered sheepishly towards… Nervous, I was perspiring profuse… Even though twas the middle of win… A big smile on her face, she looke…

After thirteen years I bid farewell To a faithful friend; My constant companion When I was all alone!

There’s a billion and a half reaso… I stand in line, hoping for a wind… So that I’ll relish the rest of m… Aaaah! The magical power of the b… F Aparici 01/13/2016

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…