The Forgotten: age 10

by Sally Ann Houston

We have no one to lead us.

We have no one to feed us.

We have no home.

We weep and we cry, sent away to die.

We are so alone.

Please don’t leave us. Don’t deceive us.

We need someone to care.

Please, please help us. Won’t anyone help us?

We need someone to share.

Look into our faces, our sad and hungry faces, and dry our tears.

Look into our faces, our sad and hungry faces,

and feed our fears.

But don’t leave us. Don’t deceive us.

Please, Please help us.

Won’t anyone help us?

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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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