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From the Book Chapter 2 Labyrinth (a response poem) Poem 5

Once so very kind to me

now so very cruel.

Your wings of gold have turned to dust.

You’ve taken me as a fool.

When I look into your eyes

you frighten me so.

You’re no longer the angel

that I used to know.

Times have changed

and we have changed.

There’s nothing I can do.

Except only as you once

were will I remember you.

Poem Five David Salie

It’s sad when people change and become someone new, leaving behind the good times and making you feel blue.

It’s hard to understand why they would act this way, but sometimes people change and they don’t know what to say.

It’s okay to feel hurt and let yourself be sad, just know that things will get better and you’ll be happy again.

And as for that person who changed, remember them as they were, the angel that you once knew, before they became a blur.

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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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