Principle of Uncertainty (The Poet and The Mathematician)

In a dimly lit room, two friends engage,
Limmit, the poet, and Xyz, the inquisitive sage,
With math before them, a train on the line,
85 miles per hour, their thoughts intertwine.

Limmit, the dreamer, leans back in his chair,
“I don’t know about 85,” he says, with a flair,
“But if it raced at 85.57395, my dear friend,
it’d find in uncertainty, a strange end.”

Xyz, the pragmatist, raises an eyebrow high,
“Limmit, my friend, let’s not reach for the sky.
Heisenberg and trains, they’re an odd pair to me,
Let’s stick to the numbers and clear theory.”

Limmit, with a chuckle, adjusts his beret,
“Math is like poetry, it can often sway,
But here’s the equation, let’s give it a try,
To find where that train is as it rushes by.”

They dive into numbers, equations unfold,
Their thoughts dance like stories, both daring and bold,
As the train races onward, through valleys and dales,
Limmit and Xyz, are both set to unveil.

With calculations and laughter, the night marches on,
Two friends at the moment, their worries all gone,
In math and in poetry, they find common ground,
In the dialog of friendship, their solutions are found.

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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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