Imaginary Friend

Imaginary friend, What is one to be?
In my heart, beyond logic, real to me.
Who knew that time, such pain could breed?
Truth ages me, with a heavy heart,
within a child’s mind, you will reside.
In your memory, I’ll forever confide,
Who could foresee the sorrow’s seed,
when time tore our world apart.

My friend imagined, graced my world with cheer,
In your absence, how can I bear,
The emptiness left by your departure, unfair?
Imaginings, a personality, all our own,
A bond so real, transcending any fear.
I hold dear those days I knew,
In my heart, my friend, I remember you.
In the depths of my mind, friendships have grown.

I laughed and cried beneath the finite sky,
Happy and sad, I laughed and cried,
With my dearest imagination by my side,
Not a mere imaginary friend, you see,
Memories held dear, they’ll never say goodbye.
In the complexity of memory, imaginings reside,
A cherished friend, forever tied.
To me, living. As real as could be.

Imagined worlds, with personalities all their own,
In the memory, I’ll always confide,
A small child’s feelings, forever inside,
I remember those days, both happy and sad,
In imagining embrace, a story is firmly grown.
For in a world of make-believe, I’ll remain,
A treasured story, through joy and pain.
With my dear imagination, the best friend I had.

In memory, in secrets, I can always confide,
yet, with heavy heart, the hands of time part,
our friendship is true, a masterpiece of art.
Who could have known such would bring me pain?
A child’s feelings, in my heart, forever abide.
To me, you lived, as vividly as can be,
In your absence, how could I ever be free?
An imaginary friend, yet not in vain.

With a heavy heart, time drove us far apart,
I cherish those days, both joyous and sad,
With my dear imaginings, the best friend I had.
My friend, with love, you graced my world so sweet,
In my mind, you remain a work of art.
We laugh and cry ‘neath the boundless sky,
Memories etched in my heart will never die.
A bond so true, no other could compete.

Who could have guessed the joy it would bring?
In our imagined worlds, we stood together alone,
In the depths of love, our friendship has grown.
To me, you lived, as real as could be,
An imaginary friend, an everlasting spring.
I hold those days, both joy and sorrow combined,
With my dear imagination, the one of a kind.
even in your absence, I am now free.

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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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