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Cool to the Touch: Count Dracula (from Dracula, not Hotel Transylvania)

May 13, 2025 by szachik@pvs.org Leave a Comment

By 7th-Grade Poet Sophia Bottine

This past week, Sophia and her baguettes were the hit of the Entrepreneur Fair. When it comes to literature, however, she’s drawn to something a little less wholesome than bread.

I chose Count Dracula from Dracula as my favorite villain because I think that he is a very good villain for my type of poems. I love dark, creepy stories, and Dracula is one of my favorites. Dracula is a part of a very good movie and book by Bram Stoker called Dracula. I think that everyone should know the story–especially since Dracula is inspired by a real historical figure named Vlad the Impaler. 

Count Dracula, 

Dark, bloodthirsty, unforgiving,

A vampire, worthy of his title.

Slithering through the night,

Crawling into houses,

Preying on the young

With blood, sweet and addictive

No man, 

No matter how strong

Or clever,

Can escape from his clutches

You might get fooled though,

By his handsome appearance,

With his dark, slicked-back hair,

Pale, ghostly skin,

Black, emotionless eyes

And smug, condescending smirk

Everything about him pulls you in. 

But don’t fall into his trap,

Because he will kill.

He will burn.

He will destroy.

He will do whatever is needed

Whatever he wants

All while laughing. 

He is the mightiest,

The cleverest,

The monstrous,

An honorable King,

Count Dracula…

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