WoPoLi

From your children: age 11

by Sally Ann Houston

This world of ours in which we live is heartless and cruel. It is like a raging storm at sea destroying all who are as unfortunate to wander into its path.

We were born into this world as helpless children set upon the tide, forced to face this monster who wished only to destroy us. You held us gently, cradling us in your arms and when the seas became angry because you would not surrender us to our deaths, you stood up tall and held us high above the churning waters and if ever we were swept away from your loving grasp you would scoop us up again and laugh defiantly at the sea.

Through time we have grown to be almost adults ourselves and ceased growing. But we have never ceased to be in the need of love. We still look to you for guidance and protection. We have become a heavy burden to you. Your bones have become brittle with time, Your eyes dull with age, But still you support us.

You, Our mother seem to be our only protection. You have never failed us. And yet for all your love, we could never truly repay you. All we have to offer you in return is our love. Please accept.

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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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