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When I pull away -age 20

I want to feel the love, the ecstasy,

the beating of two hearts wildly,

to feel the passion to please you.

Tainted, I am torn between the two,

The joy of two hearts beating free,

Not the pain, the panic, the fear.

I want to be here, I want to be here,

I’m there with him, the hurt. It’s not fair.

Why me? Why you?

Why not us two?

Passion burning bright,

To please you every night.

The pain and fear are in my way,

Haunting me both night and day,

To express love, I can’t. I try. The hate is there.

The hurt is real, though I shouldn’t care.

The hurt is real, the hate is strong,

My heart is heavy with the wrong,

But you feel so good, so warm, so kind,

A love that’s real, so hard to find.

I wish it was just us two,

No hurt, no pain, no residue,

But life is not always fair,

And sometimes love is hard to bear.

You feel so good, so warm, so kind

but my fear of harm can’t be left behind.

love is worth the risk and pain,

to find a heart that beats the same.

Of him I feel hate, It’s real.

I pull away. I feel… I’m sorry.

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About the Author: Sarah B. Royal

Sarah B. Royal’s writing defies convention. Her poetry and prose traverse the boundaries between structure and spontaneity, often weaving together philosophical inquiry, cultural reflection, and personal narrative. With a background in experimental literature, she is known for crafting works that challenge readers to engage intellectually and emotionally.

Her acclaimed palindrome performance play, 777 – A Story of Idol Worship and Murder, showcases her fascination with mirrored storytelling and thematic symmetry. In o x ∞ = ♥: The Poet and The Mathematician, Royal explores the intersection of poetic intuition and mathematical logic, revealing a unique voice that is both analytical and lyrical.

Royal’s collections—such as Lost in the Lost and Found, Haiku For You, Lantern and Tanka Too, and the WoPoLi Chapbook Series—highlight her commitment to neurodivergent expression and poetic experimentation. Whether through childhood verse or contemporary fusion poetry, her work invites readers into a world where language is both a tool and a playground.

Sarah B. Royal continues to expand the possibilities of poetic form, offering readers a deeply personal yet universally resonant experience. Her writing is a testament to the power of creative risk, intellectual depth, and emotional authenticity.

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