WoPoLi

Thoughts on Time: 2003

Time, my enemy my friend.
Tears to hide, to cry.
Wanting for you to be, to be me.
Asking, why, why?

It steals away the joys we hold,
Time, our enemy, our friend,
carries memories as stories,
a paradox that knows no end.

It flows like a river, unseen,
Tears, a refuge, a silent plea,
Within It’s depths, emotions sprawl.
Oh! To hide the pain or set it free.

Wanting, for you to be, with me, to be me,
In this labyrinth of mirrored reflection,
Yearning for identity, longing to see you,
Seeking solace in finding connection.

Asking, why? Why?
The years have passed a faded trail,
The haunting echoes cling,
Wounds remain, refusing to heal.

Confusions of the past lurk
in recesses of a bewildered mind,
and the present anticipates,
a spring, taut waiting to unwind.

within the darkness,
Fears of the future, like shadows cast,
from a scorching flame
Obscure the path, reforged, recast,

Thoughts sit amidst the struggle,
of the pains of years gone by,
To face the challenges and fears.
as echoes linger, refusing to die,

Time! It tests and bends the will,
a dance just beginning, too quickly ends,
granting us merely moments to heal.
Time, my enemy, my friend.

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    Kim Petitt

    The haunting echoes of the past and the fears of the future you describe are feelings many of us know all too well.

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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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