Never meant to be: age 16

Young love-

does not coincide with suicide.

Brown eyes,

how can I tell you lies?

I’m fine,

everything will be alright.

I’ll take care of things

by running in the night.

This empty darkness

makes my feelings go numb.

From knowing

there is another

lonely one.

This wind chills me

to the very bone.

Thinking of you,

feeling all alone.

Suddenly I think,

“Why must I die?”

Truthfully I answer,

“I don’t know why.”

A stranger keeps me

from the cold.

I talk of life,

of death,

so bold.

The inner desire

to live is great.

I cry to young love,

“You’ve come too late!”

I shatter the ice

like glass on the lake.

I did not succeed.

Am I thought of as fake?

I see the next rise of the sun.

Still, there is another

lonely one.

Life is to be given new chances.

With young love

a life of romances.

Young love,

lonely one,

goodbye.

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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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