Who am i, you ask?
√(-1) that is the answer—plain. when you consider the complex plane.
The square root of -1, a number in between,
√(-1) is the question, the equation of me, I sought in vain,
I stand at the crossroads of the real and the dream,
I am the square root of negative one.
Positive or negative, i is easily forgot.
i is the sqrt (-1)
Both positive and negative, both real and not,
Your question is an equation,
the answer is a complex plane,
to understand, use your imagination
Like me, though sane, it seems insane,
The square root of -1, an enigma, a mystery,
I am the square root of minus one, it’s true,
in the complex plane’s inception, mathematical history!
In the world of i, imaginary, dreams come through,
In this mathematical verse, a secret I conceal.
Imaginary, they call it, but don’t you see,
I am the square root, the unreal made real.
I am i, in mathematical symbolism, and i is me.
So when you ask who am i,
Well i is the sqrt of -1
and i being I
This means I am the sqrt (-1)
It is who I am and how I feel.
An imaginary number on the complex plane
like me the unreal made real.
After all—is it not all a complex game?
Who Am i, You Ask? A Mathematical Poem
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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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