WoPoLi

Family Recipe

Come closer, dear one, and lend me your ear

For a tale of family and love, I hold dear

A recipe passed down from generation to generation

A tradition that binds us with unbreakable relation


With Mommy, Daddy, and Baby, a family of three

Together they make memories that will forever be

A trip to see Grammy, a stop at the store

A simple errand turned into so much more


One cup of flour, two eggs, and some butter

Baking powder, and cookie cutters, all gathered in a flutter

A jug of milk, bars of chocolate, a bottle of vanilla

Oven mitts and sugar, all come together to thrill ya


Back at Grammy’s house, a recipe book they’ll seek

And there they’ll find a delicious treat to tweak

Butter and chocolate melting, with vanilla to savor

Flour, sugar, and baking powder mixed with a sweet flavor


Stirring together, adding milk and eggs with care

The aroma of the batter fills the air

Preheating the oven, the pan greased and ready

In go the cookies, for thirty minutes they’ll be steady


A family of four now gathered around the table

A treat to enjoy, a memory that’s stable

This recipe is a family tradition that’s been passed down

A story of love and unity, forever to astound.

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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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