WoPoLi

Weathering the storm: age 30


I heard the forecaster predict the storm.
I laughed away the warnings. I ignored the signs,

the darkening skies. It’s not happening to me,
my hopeful.

I have everything, everything I ever wanted.
Then the storm came crashing.

It would not be denied, casting dark clouds across my soul.
I lost everything, all I never wanted.
The forecaster predicted a storm upon my life,

and the long dark night that awaited me.
I cannot ignore it’s happening,

my fearful.
Looking out at the darkness, no future to see,
but when the lightning flashes for a moment
It makes the day come out of the night.
I am reminded that all is not lost
in the darkness of the storm,
just hidden from my sight.
I cannot let fear overtake me.
In that brief moment of light
I saw the world around me.
A brief moment, then deafening thunder.
A brief moment, then it was gone.
No matter how dark and stormy the night,
I must remember, that there is a world out there
and the storm won’t be too long.
I will wait for the next flash of light
to remind me to hold on.
I am waiting for the break of day
when this dark storm in my life will be gone.
I pray It won’t be too long.

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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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