Tag: Leo Collotzi

  • Fox Eyes

    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…

  • 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…

  • Porphyria’s Heartbreak

    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,…