WoPoLi

The empty room: age 16

(There comes a tapping, a knocking, a pounding at my door.)

“Is there anybody in there to answer my call?”

(I hear a tapping, a knocking, a pounding at my door.)

“Is there anybody in there, anybody at all? Is there anybody in there to answer my plea? Anybody at all, Listening to me?”

“Is there anybody in there within that empty cell? Are you capable to answer? If you are , are you well?”

“Please answer if you hear me, for I pound upon this door. Are you there? Do you hear me?, or are you there no more?

( There comes a tapping, a knocking, a pounding at my door.)

“Is there anybody in there to answer my call?”

(I hear a tapping , a knocking, a pounding at my door. There is nobody in here. Nobody at all.)

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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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