Psithurisms
Spring leaves whisper soft
psithurisms – brittle, fall
leaves rattle, cackle.
Winter leaves don’t breathe
words – summer leaves flip upside
down in surround sound.
psithurisms – brittle, fall
leaves rattle, cackle.
Winter leaves don’t breathe
words – summer leaves flip upside
down in surround sound.
This poem is copyright (©) Angela Martinelli 2026
About the Writer
Angela Martinelli
Angela is an author-illustrator who earned a B.A. in Art from Colby College and studied painting and graphic design. She is a member of SCBWI and has been writing children’s picture books since 2021. In 2023 and 2024, Angela received honorable mentions in Kaitlyn Leann Sanchez’s and Susanna Leonard Hill’s kidlit writing contests. Her hand-painted, watercolor illustrations showcase the magic in everyday life. When she’s not creating, Angela enjoys skiing, hiking, baking, and camping with her family in Colorado.
