The Cardician: Two of Diamonds

In a world of magic, secrets abide, and you step onto the stage,

A Cardician’s craft, in shadows magicians, hide, Do you willingly engage?

In a deck of cards, where tales are spun, A symbol gleams like the morning sun,

The Two of Diamonds, a choice to make, the diamond gleams so bright,

In this enigmatic journey, what path will you take where fantasy takes flight.

The diamond’s grace, so sharp and clear, In this world of games, it does appear.

A story is woven in the Cardician’s every move, responsible and grounded, with stable tread,

A diamond, wealth to embrace, disbelief to prove. In illusion, certainty is spread.

A gem-like form in a card’s attire, It beckons temptation, a jeweled fire,

From history’s pages, symbols are formed, diamonds, deniers, coins transformed.

And the number two, a dance to perform, in the flourish of each hand,

In duality, diamonds, under pressure form, unity, wondrously planned.

Symbolism, transformed, evolved, and grew, to the diamond shape that we now view.

With sensitivity and intuition, in opposition challenges, only with two. The will overcomes,

As you dance with fate and fortune, Weak when alone, but with two, strength becomes.

The Diamond, ancient secrets in its lines reside, This union for practical purposes, can’t hide.

So pick a card, any card, in this magical art, Pick this card if you dare,

Discover the secrets, let wonder impart, but choose your card with care.

Do you find deep meanings in its glance, Are you the Two-of-Diamonds by chance?

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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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