Methane Depression

Methane Depression

As emotions linger, a heavy weight is revealed.
Beneath the surface, it is potent and concealed,
Feelings hide a methane depression, unseen,
Riddles in rhyme, what does it mean?

I pressed on. resolute, in time though, drowsiness leaks,
Despised ahead, ever onward… ever, my spirit speaks.

Suppressed and hidden within a silent storm,
A tempest of feelings gaseous yet taking form
as a cloak of heaviness, a shroud of pressure,
In the soul’s depth, a burden without measure.

A wise serpent, its coils of wisdom, twisted obsession,
Guides me through the labyrinth of my mind’s confession.

The methane depression is a quiet despair,
A weight on shoulders, a burdensome air.
Lingering beneath the surface, unseen,
A silent struggle, where darkness convenes.

Heavy winds above, and hard rainstorms descend,
Yet within, a flame of courage, a vow to transcend.

And yet a methane fog on a hopeless night
wraps around my throat, making my head light.
An emotional burden, a mental low,
Within this darkness, will anything grow?

Freed from ghostly wandering, I emerge into the light,
Shining bright, dispelling shadows that grip too tight.

Acknowledge the shadows, face the pain,
Let the healing begin, like a gentle rain.
within the hidden, a strength may rise,
a breath emerging, breath deeply the skies.

The methane depression is an art in murky hues,
Yet within the depths resilience accrues.

Release the pressure, unburden the heart,
Let emotions flow, they call it a healing art.
For in the depths, where shadowed thoughts play,
Hope is the breath that keeps the methane at bay.

Long gains from battles fought within the soul,
I pressed on, claiming victory, making the broken whole.

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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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