WoPoLi

Original: You’re Saying Goodbye-on a paper bag

You’re Saying Goodbye and it’s making me cry, although you said goodbye when you said hello. I would have taken a lie and never asked why, but I can’t deny what I already know.

I would have given the world, all of me, to have you to hold, even a memory. But I’ve been told that you want to be free, and you’ve become cold, I know you’re leaving me.

So I cry in my sleep. This pain is deep. Your love I can’t keep so I’m letting you go. I sow what I reap and if you hear me weep, just leave me in sleep and go.

All my womanly charms and the sweetest love song, can’t keep you in my arms when you’re already gone. But I’ll not forget this love that I’ve known, and I’ll not regret. I’ll make it alone.

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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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