You've seen them in nearly
every home. Nestled
amidst the
refrigerator magnets and
old Christmas photos-the
daily thought. It's those
witty aphorisms and
humerous observations of
life, sometimes
accompanied with a clever
cartoon-they remind of us
life's tender moments. In
the purest sense, they are
requiebros. Try your hand
at composing a few. In the
beginning, you may feel
like a writer for a greeting
card company and that's
fine. As you grow more
comfortable, let your
imagination run free to
reflect on the requiebros
that have made your life
special.

2004