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Herstory: Susanna M. Salter

In the year eighteen eighty-seven, a pivotal date,
A momentous occasion, a twist of fate,
They tried to humiliate women, it’s true,
But Susanna M. Salter had a different view.

The first female mayor, she claimed her seat,
In the town of Argonia, Kansas, her feat,
Men mocked, thought it a jest, a cruel joke
But Susanna’s determination was no hoax.

They meant it as a gag, to undermine,
Thinking it would be the end of the line,
For women trying to govern, to lead,
But Susanna M. Salter had a different creed.

A pioneer, a woman so frail they thought,
But strength in her spirit, courage untaught,
She shattered the ceiling, broke through the glass,
A die she did cast, a die meant to last.

Now a symbol of progress, much more than that,
Meant as a joke, but she rose to combat,
Meant to humiliate, meant to shame,
Susanna M. Salter, she overcame.

Brave and resolute, she paved the way,
For women in leadership, a brighter day,
a moment in herstory, her tale we proclaim,
Susanna M. Salter is a woman worthy of fame.

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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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