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The lovers in the forest: age 21


My dearest; Do you hear, in the forest, church bells ringing?

Do you hear the harps and the choir singing?

Do you see the Lady with a child’s face and a woman’s heart?
Do you see her crying for her love that stands apart?

He is apart from her and she cries for him, he who loved her child’s smile.

Now He lingers, interest fading, unwilling to go the final mile.
Go to him. Talk to him. Help him see my dear,

how deeply the Lady loves him that he might hear,

the church bells ringing like the rain falling

and the choir singing like the wild birds calling.
Though the Lady may not be

the Lady he wants to see,

and her child’s smile of innocence

may be seen by him as ignorance

but it’s a woman’s heart he breaks, that loves him.

So go to her my Dearest,
the Lady in the forest.

She is weeping there for the love of you.

Tell her you care, For I know you do

and let the rain fall and the wild birds call

to the lovers in the forest.

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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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