A.L. Franchini | Creative Writing

Writing Feature

A.L. Franchini is a beautiful, seasoned writer whose thoughtful words range from colourful play to deep, heartfelt story. She finds her truest expression whilst writing in Spanish, but has graced us with English for this Shakespearean sonnet. Franchini is enrolled in Columbia University where she will be studying creative writing in the new year. She finds home in California, and soon to be NYC.

The Guiding Tree

The tree outside my window still, tells me

The mood the sun is in. With leaves so bright 

sending the thrill of life. For morning be

The start- permission to begin- ignite. 

The tree guides me- assuring hope through pain

filled winters. It gives selflessly the key, 

To conquer and remain restful. No shame

In asking nature to help you to see. 

The wind and leaves create a call for all 

To answer. If one stops to listen, it

Can lead you to a place to reconcile

With peace. It sings a subtle hymn- “Don’t quit.” 

To live beyond the daily fog, embrace

What is in front. Just close your eyes- make space. 

You can follow more of the writings of A.L. Franchini at andandoconangeli.Wordpress.com