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Crying out in silence: age 15

The tears fall silently but so very painfully.

I cry out again and again but no one wishes to hear.

For it would be to share in my pain

to risk their precious world of ignorance

at the sight of my tears.

It would be so very wrong of me to ask them

to surrender their protected world of lies

in order to see the truth

that is so very plain to my own eyes.

I remained silent for so very long

until the pain became so great

I just had to cry out.

Then for my tears to be so cruelly denied

for them to accept not even the littlest of doubt.

I had to make them see

but in every previous attempt, I have failed

even now.

If I could not tell them, I had to tell someone

even if it could never be aloud.

Their world is so precious to them.

I no longer have a home.

They have expelled me from it

to leave me abandoned and alone.

What am I to do?

What choices do I have?

How can a person survive

in such an atmosphere?

I am left to,

silently so as not to disturb them,

cry in the dark,

to drown in my own tears.

The tears fall silently but so very painfully.

I cry out again and again but no one wishes to hear.

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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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