The Parallax

Let the rain fall gently like a soothing sigh,
in the quiet hours of the night’s descent,
A lament whispers. It is a cheerless lament.
The rain falls but does not pacify,
tears of heaven, from a clouded sky.

Two hearts beating in shades of blue,
A lonely rhythm in the midnight air,
Echoes of solitude, a rhythm rare.
Love is a parallax as distance between us grew.
Along two lines of sight, a shifting view,

Lament, a serenade to the moon,
In the solitude, a timeless tune.
Two lines of sight, in affection’s play,
A shifting view along the heart’s array.
Love is a parallax in a motion sick swoon.

Measured by the angle of inclination,
Love’s parallax, a tender sensation.
Closer, the heartbeats reveal their truth,
Apart, love is lost in its youth.
A parallax apart, Love becomes trepidation.

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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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