Mystery girl: age 22
I went to the county fair and when I was there
I saw a mystery girl. I think her name was Pearl.
She was swinging in the breeze with her golden curls.
She was a mystery girl.
Oh, mystery girl if you could be with me
sweet mystery girl, I’d unlock the mystery.
I saw every show but she didn’t know,
that my love was true. I didn’t know what to do.
I went the whole summer long and wrote her this song
that I’d hoped to share to show her I cared.
Oh, mystery girl if you could be with me
sweet mystery girl, I’d unlock the mystery.
Then when the summer was through I knew what to do.
I stayed after the show I was gonna let her know,
but to my surprise right before my eyes
I saw my mystery girl holding another guy.
Oh, mystery girl if you could be with me
sweet mystery girl, I’d unlock the mystery.
I don’t recall what happened that night,
I think there was a fight. Then I left town,
and the fair closed down, They say it was a tragedy,
Quite a mystery, some sort of accident with the flying trapeze.
Mystery girl: age 22
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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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