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I dream a dream: age 15

I dream a dream free from sorrow. It’s a dream of love and joyous dance.
It is a dream about tomorrow of happy thoughts and a loving glance.
A dream where children have no fears, and stones don’t fly to strike the bird.
In this dream, there are no tears. It is a dream to be heard…
A child cries alone at night and most who hear that child’s cry
screaming out in horrid fright shudder at the sound as they pass by.
but when someone comes to their door “I heard nothing.” they will say.
They will lie- their conscience they ignore and think not again of that day.
And yet not far away from there is laughter and a sense of cheer.
There is truth and love where peace is near from evil and hatred, there is no fear
It is a dream that everyone dreams of peace, joy, and truth.
No matter how hopeless it sometimes seems it is the elders who teach the youth.
You can leave it to the next generation just as they left it to you,
but that doesn’t solve any problems and it doesn’t make dreams come true.

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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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