2025 Edition of Muse of Fire

We are delighted to welcome you to this year’s edition of Muse of Fire, The Colorado Springs School’s literary and arts magazine. The title, borrowed from the prologue of Shakespeare’s Henry V, calls upon the spirit of creative brilliance—a fitting invocation for the pages that follow. Within this collection, you’ll find an inspired array of student work in fiction, poetry, creative nonfiction, and visual art, all crafted with skill, imagination, and courage.

The pieces gathered here were created across the 2023–2024 and 2024–2025 school years, representing the diverse voices and talents of our student body. Each work reflects the distinctive energy, insight, and inventiveness of our young artists and writers, and we are proud to celebrate their vision.

We extend our heartfelt gratitude to Mr. Hans Wolfe, Director of the CSS Arts Department, whose dedication to mentoring and championing student creativity has made this publication possible. His thoughtful leadership continues to nurture the artistic spirit that defines our school community.

Thank you for joining us in honoring the creative achievements of our students. May these pages spark your imagination—and may your summer break be restful, joyful, and full of inspiration.

Warm regards,

Dr. Samuel Wells, Upper School English Teacher

& The Editorial Team of Muse of Fire