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I Honor the Fathers

Fountain, the father of the father of my children’s father,
honored is this name from distant kin,
An ancestor to me unknown, yet the lineage begins.
In the shadows of time, his presence concealed,
A legacy passed as family heritage is revealed.

Florentine, the father of the father of my children,
Honored is this forebearer from days gone by,
His stories are left untold, beneath the cerulean sky.
Ancestry, in black and white photos, is seldom seen,
His influence lingers, in the family’s dream.

Kendall, the man I married, and our children’s father,
He carries the past unknown, now in a familiar face,
He carries the echoes of a familial in the now, in this place.
I am grateful for the names from the past, part of our story,
From father to father to father, a heritage, a legacy of glory.

Names on cold stone, never forget, are the roots of our fathers
Grateful I am for the cherished roots that entwine,
The names of the past, through generations, are divine.
A connection through time, where memories are sown,
I honor the fathers, known and unknown.

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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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