F. Carrera

F. Javier "Javi" Carrera

Poet, music lover, learner of life, and occasional goofball. Lover of mountains and ocean, of snowboarding, hiking, fishing, of his family, and of Callie.

Owner of a huge heart and the most beautiful smile.

Beloved son of Francis and Ana, brother of Alex and Paula, brother in law of Mike, uncle of Huey.

You left us way too soon and we already miss you unbearably.

The Sound of Music

I think the time has come

for me to move on

‘cause the future has healed

and there is nothing wrong

I work all week

I really have changed

not to mention what I gained

a new reality's come

and the sorrow is gone

thought I'd wait forever

but it really didn't take long

‘cause my wish is here

and my dream is near

just think what'll happen in another year

that's about it

‘cause I found what I'm looking for

just to chill with my family, couldn't ask for any more.

Javier Carrera, Age 14 (Published in the Anthology of Poetry by Young Americans, 2007 edition)