WoPoLi

Crying in the dark: age 15 with original art

You don’t understand. I don’t understand.

Our misunderstanding is mutual, and so why?

Why do we torture ourselves- pull ourselves through such agony

for understanding that is impossible?

we are killing each other with our frustration.

I am killing you and you are killing me.

Is that what we want?

Are we so stubborn and thick-headed

filled with so much pride,

that we would rather watch each other die

than find a solution to end our suffering.

Is there no hope for us?

No light at the end of the tunnel?

People say that things have got to get worse

before they can get better.

How worse can things get?

If I try to help you will you help me?

Or will you leave me stranded like so many times before?

Please help me. I can’t do it alone.

I can’t do it alone. Please.

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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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