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Gypsy Hearts on the Road to Anywhere

Gypsy hearts beat wild and free,
Hunters of dreams on the road to be.
The road to Anywhere, the best road of all,
Where horizons whisper and adventures call.

Needle Travel spins stories anew,
The ticket agent smiles, knowing the view.
Travel bureau maps paths yet untold,
For prisoners of routine, for souls growing old.

An autumn road, where wildness thrives,
Leaves afoot, where true freedom arrives.
The morning song breaks with a tender kiss,
Whispering, “I was made of this and this.”

Grandser journeys to London’s embrace,
Seeking refuge, a familiar place.
The vagrant gypsy heart beats fast,
Beggar’s dreams and a Gorgio lad’s past.

The bride dances to the fiddler’s tune,
Underneath a wandering Romany moon.
A song of two wanderers, their spirits bold,
Chasing the promise of Romany gold.

In the wild heart of autumn’s sway,
Gypsy souls find their own way.
The best road of all is the one not yet begun,
A journey to Anywhere, where all become one.

Table of Contents constraint poetry project. In this constraint, a poetry anthology originally published in 1925 was used. In each chapter section, titles were organized by theme and used to create a new poem.

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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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