Let the North Star glow and let it fade.
While you below alight with my shine.
I am most worthy to be adored.
My rays are a flow of golden cascade,
and all know this light to be mine.
Yet you bring me discord!
Although I delight in the love of par,
you suggest I shine only in the day.
By hours of darkness am I to compete for affection?
By what right does this North Star,
draw the night and show lovers the way?
Put aside your thoughtless contemplation!
If darkness were to surround you,
to make miserable your mirth!
Would you then understand?
To find for me, I have bound you,
one short of my worth,
yet worthy of my hand.
Celestial Conversations: The Sun scoffs: Poem 15
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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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