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Enzo began writing poetry at the age of 18, and he continued writing as he pursued different occupations and careers. The poems are largely drawn from his own experiences and or observations. Enzo rejects the notion of many modern poets who say that 'good' poetry shouldn't rhyme, and although some of his doesn't rhyme, he insists that a rhyming poem shows that the words are put together in a much more painstaking way.
"Prose is words in their best order;
Poetry is the best words in their best order."
Samuel Taylor Coleridge
Topics range:
From Introspection I don't know what it is about me,
Sometimes, I just want to be free
To Extroversion. You were destined to live with people,
In a world, a world that is theirs.
From Despair. Love is a dream that will never
materialise,
To Romance. I said "Easy, I love you."
From Naturism. As I gaze upon your strange, black,
About the author
Born in Italy, Enzo Silvestri and his family moved to Australia when he was two. At 15, he joined the RAAF Apprenticeship Scheme and started an apprenticeship in electrical fitting. On his discharge from the RAAF, he travelled widely and acquired an affinity for storytelling. While studying, he tried his hand at writing a high fantasy novel after reading Tolkein. He then taught in the United States and published novels in various genres, including young adult sci-fi. Enzo took an early interest in Elon Musk and Space X and he has closely followed developments in space exploration, by subscribing to many YouTube space channels.
