Damned Thoughts

Damned thoughts abound like thunder resounds,
causing pain like needles of rain. My mind strains.
Yet who dares to disrupt the familiar sounds,
to reign in new domains, grace and fresh gains?

Enclosed in the routine, the rainy season is never what it seems.
Each day a torrent of guilty downfall, puddles reflecting shame,
Yet who’ll disrupt the shower, the sheen, the devils schemes?
Who would, my debt claim for themselves and free me from blame?

Is it solely a trap, this flood of fortune, fame and fate foreseen?
In the darkness, is it a sin to slumber through its constant drum?
Yet in patience, through faith, within these storms the Spirit unseen,
offers forgiveness, the chance in Christ for a new outcome.

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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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