WoPoLi

I did not know: original draft

I first experienced death working as a CNA. It was hard for me to consider my feelings of sorrow for people I knew but did not know.

I did not know your sorrow but with a word

I knew sorrow in the news I heard.

In a blink this time is past.

(long ago is yesterday)

Like a wink, it does not last.

Now you’ve gone away.

I did not know your sorrow.

I did not know your fear.

I did not know tomorrow

I would not find you here.

Though I need not cry

You’re not really gone.

And this goodbye

won’t last long.

When I see you next tomorrow

Joy will cause my tears.

God will heal all our sorrow

and God will calm our fears.

I will see you then.

As heaven’s gate is opened wide

and we will journey in,

walking side by side.

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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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