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The Cold war’s aftermath

The threat of nuclear annihilation was something that Generation X lived with every day in the 1980’s. This was especially true living next to Loring Airforce base, home of nuclear missiles and a number one target. We had the “duck under the desk” drills in elementary school, the black-out curtains still hung on the walls, (we actually used them once for solar eclipse). If you ever wonder why nothing seems to phase us anymore…

A poem written by a child in the 1980’s (me)

“I am the sole survivor,

the fighter of death.

But I am losing the battle

with every breath.

If this is what men died for,

I wish that I had died.
Just seeing what has happened

is worse than being fried.”

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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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