Living Life as a Dinghy

In the ocean of time, our horizons are wide,
living life as a dinghy on a silent tide.
We float on waves, a careless ride
as if life’s anchor will never be untied.

With vast skies above and depths below,
We desire to sail through moments, too fast to row.
With dreams as sails and hopes as guide,
We navigate, casting good sense aside.

But as we sail on, the currents of change,
our dinghy of life seems deranged.
In the ocean of life with mysteries deep
into its embrace, do we dare to leap,

when sails tear, and ropes fray,
when we find ourselves adrift, in disarray?
In the ocean of time, our horizons extend,
A dinghy adrift, our bilge we tend.

On the silent tide, we drift and sway,
In the ocean of time, we’ve lost our way.
Yet still, we journey, with courage true,
facing the unknown, in all we pursue.

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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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