WoPoLi

Pause and listen: age 25

Take a pause and listen
as I call across this great void.
Take a pause and listen.

You are a man of high standards,
high dreams and high hopes.
You seek the highest mountains
and climb them without ropes.
You’ve earned the highest honors
You have my highest respect.
You’re highly educated with high intellect.

Now take a pause and listen
as I call across this great void.
Take a pause and listen.

You couldn’t be higher being ten feet tall.
So high I can’t reach you and you’re starting to fall.
What was it that caused you to go up so high?
Was it all those dreams of yours of touching the sky,
or was it I?
With all my expectations and my foolish hopes
expecting to climb mountains using no ropes.
I tried to bring you down to earth
and lost your respect
but I only brought you down hoping
we could connect.

Now take a pause and listen
as I call across this great void.
Take a pause and listen.

You are a man of high standards,
high dreams and high hopes.
You seek the highest mountains
and climb them without ropes.
You’ve earned the highest honors
You have my highest respect.
you’re highly educated with high intellect.

Now take a pause and listen
as I call across this great void.
Take a pause and listen.

Is it too late?
Has it been that long
since I asked your forgiveness
for all that I’ve done wrong?
Might we put aside all the reasons why
forgive the fault and forget goodbye?

Now take a pause and listen
as I call across this great void.
Take a pause and listen.

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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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