A Letter Written but Never Sent: (from The Poet and The Mathematician o x ∞ = ♥)


Dear Professor,
In the quiet of the night, beneath celestial skies,
Galileo’s inquisitive spirit would rise.
From the pendulum to the moons of Jupiter Jove,
answers sought to mysteries with a heart full of love.
In the hallowed halls of knowledge’s embrace,
I’ve found a guiding star in your scholarly grace.
Like Galileo, you’ve shown me the way,
From pendulums’ swing to the moons’ display.
With a telescope, his gaze pierced the cosmic veil,
Revealing secrets that no others could unveil.
Jupiter’s moons, in elegant dance they did spin,
Proof that the heavens held a world within.
Your wisdom, a telescope, unveiling the truth,
From the simplest laws to the mysteries of youth.
In your lectures, I’ve found a cosmic ballet,
Explaining life’s wonders in a logical array.
In the face of the unknown, he dared to tread,
And with reason and logic, his path he’d spread.
Nature’s wonders, deemed magical and obscure,
He found the rules that made their beauty pure.
With every observation, you’ve unveiled the sublime,
In the complex rhythms of the universe’s rhyme.
As you draw logical conclusions, like Galileo of old,
You’ve turned magic into science, hearts consoled.

With each observation, he peeled back the shroud,
In the realm of science, he stood tall and proud.
A champion of reason, with a curious mind,
In his quest for truth, no answers confined.
Your knowledge, a beacon, like moons in the night,
Guiding through darkness, with a steady light.
I’ve marveled at your wisdom, just like a star,
and found answers in your lessons, far above par.
Like Galileo’s quest, you’ve kindled my fire,
To seek understanding, to reach ever higher.
In your classroom, I’ve learned to explore,
The boundless realms of love, evermore.
In the footsteps of Galileo, we still aspire,
to reach for the stars, to climb higher, to inspire.
You showed us knowledge, through inquiry’s art,
could unveil the magic that lies at the heart.
You demonstrate rules, like a guiding star,
unlocking the secrets from near and afar.
Mysterious forces, now understood and plain,
No longer mystic, but in scientific terrain.
Dear professor, this student’s heart is yours to keep,
In your lessons, I’ve found love’s treasures so deep.
With logical conclusions, you’ve made science, art.
Turning the magical into the science of the heart.

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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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