In the City of Kenopsia

In the city of Kenopsia silence sings,
Eerie quiet on abandoned wings.
Fractal whispers in the empty air,
A once-bustling place is now a vacant lair.

Penny-farthing memories, wheels still,
A ghostly ride, a haunting thrill.
Each spoke, a tale of a vibrant past,
Now echoes in the stillness, a silence vast.

Tintinnabulation is a distant chime,
A memory’s reflection, frozen in time.
The tolling bells, a spectral sound,
In the hallowed halls, where quiet is found.

Fractals of abandonment, blank windows stare,
The haunting gaze of an empty square.
Where life once flowed, now echoes remain,
A mosaic of solitude, a ghostly terrain.

Penny-farthing tales on cobbled streets,
Tintinnabulation’s fading beats.
Fractal patterns of a once vibrant soul,
Through Kenopsia’s streets, an unusual stroll.

Kenopsia’s grip is an eerie embrace,
A complexity of emptiness, in soundless space.
In the void of absence, an apparitional trance.
Each part reflects the whole if given the chance.

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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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