The Paradox of Patience

In the paradox of patience time unfolds,
Like pearls of dew in the morning’s cold.
The Prince, impatient for love’s sweet grace,
Paints from the rooftop longing for love’s embrace.

A pigeon post, a message takes flight,
Through day and night, in the soft moonlight.
A portrait crafted with strokes so divine,
Capturing moments in love’s intertwining line.

The Princess and the Goblins, a waiting game,
A paradox of patience, she holds in her name.
On the canvas of earth, a paradox of buds in bloom
He paints a prologue to spring, dispelling winter’s gloom.

A pigeon post, a message in flight,
carries a painting through day and night.
Yet, returns with nothing for the would-be King.
The Prince waits as he paints scenes of spring.

Pearls of dew, glistening in dawn’s caress,
A paradoxical beauty, in nature’s finesse.
Messengers of love, the pigeon again takes flight,
Through valleys and trees, in the soft twilight.

While on the rooftop, winter’s chill persists,
The Prince paints scenes of spring and enlists
the portrait of time, a masterpiece so grand,
Patience is painted in tales by a masterful hand.

Pigeon post, messenger of love flying on the breeze,
Carrying canvas after canvas through valleys and trees.
Portraits painted with dreams disguised in strokes of grace,
Capturing moments in time, memories of love’s embrace.

The Princess and the Goblins, wait in realms unknown
The Princess for rescue, the Goblins to be overthrown,
Prologue to Spring, where on canvas, nature is reborn,
The Prince puts paints away in the soft winter morn.

The Prince dies to his dreams and lays them to rest,
closes the keep and the pigeons retire to their nest.
In the paradoxical complexity of time’s fleeting wing,
Patience prevails, and winter gives way to a perennial spring.

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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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