Broken Clock by Francis Even the worst of days Have enjoyable moments And the morning sun May hide behind clouds so grey Remember that beautiful roses 3
Autumn Surprise by Francis 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 2 3
Autumn’s Here by Francis Autumn’s here again, lawns are tur Red and golden yellow leaves piled Mist in our breath, in our faces a For cold air is here, winter stand From the closet comforter pure goo 4 2
The Roach by Francis One day in the garage we saw a big It wasn’t moving, I thought it wa Even so, I got a broom The critter met its doom My wife quite frightened, she won’ 2 2
Faithful Friend by Francis After thirteen years I bid farewell To a faithful friend; My constant companion When I was all alone! 4 2
Tetons by Francis Glacier covered peak Like hands in pray’r rising up To mystical heights Deep blue lake waters Robin’s egg sky up above 2 4
Bluebonnets by Francis The roadsides gleam in morning spl Robed in the blooming garb of spri Bluebonnets, flowers of every imag A rainbow tapestry; the bees are m Frantically, I searched for heave 4 3
White Swing by Francis 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 3 2
From the Dark Ocean by Francis Incredible, amazing, living in an Days often sunny, the nights alway Then comes a hurricane All that wind and rain Terrifying storm that from the dar 2 2
Carousel by Francis His life’s a carousel, round and r No ups, no downs; nowhere his dest A pointless voyage, to somewhere n And in his grasp, a one-way ticket He wakens, the day’s a mirror of y 2 2
Every Breath by Francis 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 3
Ghouls and Goblins by Francis 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 6 3