Good Golly Miss Molly, Good Golly Gee,
serve me up some dressing, with my Macaroni,
‘Cuz you know they’re gonna find me,
‘Cuz I’ve been so very lonely,
I’ll be swinging in the rafters by sunrise,
no one will cut me down,
all dolled up in my padded thighs,
with my painted face and my fancy gown.
Call me Moll, my Molly boys,
at the coffee shop we’ll drink our fill!
We’ll play Princess with all our toys,
’till under the table we all fall ill.
Let’s all go to the chapel,
do you know the secret word?
We’ll have a mock wedding in Moorefield Park,
The Astronomer loved the Author? That’s absurd!
You say you saw them on the sodomites walk, after dark?
I heard Newton was no friend of Wright,
in fact, he did him wrong in the telling of Lad’s Lane.
Entertaining his sweetheart, they caught Newton with fright!
the Thomas boys, one hung dead, the other sang for gain.
Now Cox Lane, I heard is a pleasant place,
to meet the royal court’s psychotherapist,
I heard he has a friendly feminine face,
calls himself, Psycho the rapist.
So serve me up some dressing Molly,
with a side of Macaroni,
They once called me Royal Dolly,
but they’ll hang me as Mr. Maloney.
The Ballad of Mr. Maloney
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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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