WoPoLi

Someone else’s eyes: age 20


Sometimes you have to take the time to look through someone else’s eyes.

Then you’ll see what they do, not the things you want them to.

When you take the time to look through someone else’s eyes.

I remember a time not long ago when like the stars we shone brightly together

and I believed that like the stars we would go on shining forever.

Then these dreams were swept away by the hardships of time

but losing my hope and faith in you was my only crime.

Sometimes you have to take the time to look through someone else’s eyes.
Then you’ll see what they do, not the things you want them to

when you take the time to look through someone else’s eyes.
If I said, “I’m sorry.” I don’t believe you’d believe me but that’s O.K.

if that’s the way it has to be. I understand you’re angry.

You have a right to be. now I see what you see when you look at me.
Sometimes you have to take the time to look through someone else’s eyes.

Then you’ll see what they do, not the things you want them to

when you take the time to look through someone else’s eyes.

If only you could forgive me as I forgave you.

Then maybe we could be happy if only

you would look through someone else’s eyes.

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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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