Tag: Leo Collotzi
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Fox Eyes
The fox sniffs the outside of its den before cautiously climbing out. A shadow above warns it of potential danger, and the vulpine hides among the emerald bushes. An owl lands on a branch, its talons digging into its lofty perch. As the full moon illuminated the ancient forest, its amber eyes scanned the evergreens…
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Wistful (by Leo Collotzi)
Time and time again, I find myself hoping For something very grand Like I have the sun at my command Every star shines for me And the world is at peace And I’m not broken anymore There is so much to explore I find that I wonder About every little thing When my great day…
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Porphyria’s Heartbreak
In this epic poem, Leo Collatzi puts a new spin on the Robert Browning poem, Porphyria’s Lover. The narrator of Browning’s poem is unable to cope with his emotions and wants to preserve a perfect moment, as a result, he kills his lover, Porphyria. Leo writes their poem from the heartbreaking perspective of Porphyria herself,…