The Minimalist thoughts he expressed not in four words, but two he eats just once a day so, he’d cook just once too at most two of everything he’d own 2 3
Coin Flip He flipped a coin, his resolve to Heads, he doesn’t; tails, go forwa Yes, full speed ahead; with all ha It’s a toss-up; a challenge, an ex But is it right? Leave everything 2
The Lumberjack Once upon a time there was an old All by himself in a secluded mount A rottweiler lived with him Only ate cookies and cream Sadly, he wouldn’t bark; intruders 2 3
A Thousand Poems A thousand poems he’s written Just to pledge his love undying Sadly, she’s still distant and unc And his verses are unread and forg First time he saw her, he’s been b 4 4
White Swing 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. 05/07/2018 3 3
the rain the pitter-patter of the rain lulled him into deep sleep dreams, the gods did ordain he didn’t even count sheep! and he saw her in a dream 5 5
Uncluttered The debris that weigh us down, It’s best to let them go To compassion, open our hearts And let the feeling show Let the flotsam float away, 2
Jasmine A faint scent of jasmine Stirred up an emotion Long, long dormant She wore it often Her magic potion 2 5
Journey the journey begins wherever we may be… the train won’t leave, unless we say so, for the future 4 4
Splinter... I’ve got a splinter in my lil fing So I’ll need a needle to take it A sharp samurai ain’t worth a ding Unless my finger, I can do withou But should one night, I meet a ni 4 4
Faithful Friend After thirteen years I bid farewell To a faithful friend; My constant companion When I was all alone! 4 3
The Porch She sat on the porch watching the In a swing, she and her love sat e But now she sits all alone and in Praying it will go away, and none F Aparici 05/08/2018 2 3
Secret Keeper When I was a young teen, she was She knew all about me, because I Knew all my skeletons, on her I c Ain’t my sweetheart, just a really As always, life intervenes, and we 4 4
The Sun Rising Surrender not; hope, give up never Look east! Rising, the radiant su Soonest, it’s rays will warm us al Light shall banish darkness, and w Fret not therefore, the Lord shal 1 2
Shadows... A pale gold light in the far horiz As morning shadows retreated quick Vanishing totally with the midday But then, shadows reappeared slowl Cloaking all things before day is 4 6
Strand of Pearls He could taste the salt in the air As they walked by the frothy sea It was so cold but they didn’t car Her face is all that he could see They hugged tightly to keep warm 5 5
Hearse Yes, we can’t take it with us Cash or treasures of any kind; Hearse without a trailer, thus How we leave the world behind! And it’s a truth we oft discuss 5 4
The Gall of it All... In a fetal position I lay on the floor In excruciating pain I never felt before… Pain, none can assuage, 3 3
White Clouds Yes! ‘tis the promise of another d All of God’s blessings on their w White clouds for always, never gra And so, every night, this we pray! Over the far hills, peeks, the sun 2 3
Sorrow... Tonight was simply amazing And my heart’s still beating fast At long last she and I met A friendship I hope forever last I’ve adored her from a distance 2 5
Pitter Patter The pitter patter of the rain As droplets hit the window pane Soothed her much like a lullaby And she found herself in a dream Flying free, riding a moonbeam, 6 4
A Secret Passion A secret passion; A peculiar indulgence She kept from everyone Except her conscience! And for so many years 9 6
Every Breath 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 3 4
Midnight Clear Autumn leaves lay on the ground All gathered in a four-foot mound A cold breeze lifted some around The world’s truly winter-bound Alas! The non-evergreens are bare 9 8
Heaven Got It Wrong Each time I see her I’m convinced more and more That heaven got it wrong For I adore her Forever she’s my Lenore 4 4
Trials 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 2 3
Indestructible 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 2 3
First Love She had walked into my world un-in One Monday morning in very early She was in tears, her face full of Wanting to leave, go back home soo Be still! I hushed my six-year o 3 3
The Power of the Ball... 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 1
Time to Let Go The sun has set; it’s time to let And the moment’s come to bid farew To slights that in our hearts dwel To anger and hurt; for it is after Tomorrow’s the future, it’s a fres 2
Despair It’s helplessness I feel Whenever I look at her Knowing quite well We’d never be together It is love unrequited 2 2
Cheshire... I looked and chose a thick one Tossed it sideways into the water Grimacing; sticking out my tongue One, two… Quickly, it goes under… Then she looks around, a flat one 2 3
Sweet Darling Wake up sweet darling Let the sun caress you And let me kiss your lips Sweet as morning dew Wake up sweet darling 1 2
Sadly Unaware 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 3 5
