Dear Diary (from Yours Truly)

Dear Diary,

As I pen these lines, reflections on paper alight,
What a day it’s been, a surreal dream,
In the complexity of time, weaving insight.
I awoke to find myself lost in a wandering stream.
It led to lessons learned, and mistakes embraced,
though, not where I should be, in a world unseen,
I was given a roadmap to navigate with grace.
For goodness sake, I found it unraveling, it seems.


For the pursuit of love is a delicate art,
Write lightly, Yours Truly, in ink and emotion,
Balancing passion with a guarded heart.
In the pages of life, mine is a profound devotion.
Independence I sought in my quest profound,
It’s cold outside and the crowds are a bustling score,
Yet in connections within my strength is found.
The people are rushing, senselessly, and more.


As I listen to the whispers within,
in a world unaware of those like me,
A transcendence of intuition, where truths begin.
They are lost in the shuffle of a blind decree.
Yet love is a dance of mutual respect,
Write lightly, Yours Truly, in moments profound,
Boundaries are set and yet hearts disconnect.
In the chaos of life, reflections resound.


When past footprints echo, who guides the way?
They play a game, not knowing the rules,
A roadmap for the present, come what may.
I say, carry on, oblivious fools!
Imperfections are carved and lessons held dear,
The world outside is politely estranged,
Growth blossoms though planted in a garden of fear.
And within me my world is unchanged.


To cherish love and honor the self,
Inside me, Yours Truly remains a silent plea,
In the pages of life, I find inner wealth.
In the script I write, will you let understanding be?
Blame not the world, nor the past,
As I compose, Dear Diary, it was cold today,
-empowerment blooms when responsibility is cast-
and then the sun emerged, brightening the gray.


I decided to believe what time has held to be true,
I strolled as I looked at the shops without desire,
I traversed the labyrinth under skies azure and blue.
Nothing bought, yet unmet desires fuel the inner fire.
Yours Truly, in ink and reflection,
Oh, and a letter was posted, It was a moment’s delight,
A journey’s companion, a heartfelt connection.
In the rhythm of life, a note can be a fleeting light.


The choices we make, after all, are the architects of fate,
It’s over now, though tomorrow may be the same,
If tomorrow I find myself the same excepting a different date,
I shall find myself, not shaming them, nor casting blame.
I must hold steadfast to the learnings of today, my friend,
But I am grateful for the note. If only they could truly see,
In accountability, in the little things, true growth begins–
Embracing the fleeting, hoping it might be, a better way to be.

Yours Truly.

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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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