WoPoLi

Civilization: age 15

by Sally Ann Houston

Life is an insanity of cruelty and destruction.

All is wild in this so-called civilization.

We are only children, in our immaturity,

armed with sharpened sticks and stones.

There is no real difference between the immaturity of a child

and the so-called “maturity” of an adult.

It is all the same in one and the other.

In both worlds, the insanity continues.

The cruelty and destruction of young and old,

What is left of them at least and of us.

In this world of man as children, we play at war

until it is not a game anymore but anger and frustration.

In this world of man as adults, we play at war.

We kill each other and us in this useless blindness of insanity.

For we are yet little children or more so wild animals

armed with submachine guns and nuclear bombs.

For as long as there is man there will be war

and never this so-called civilization.

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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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