Teacher or friend: age 14

Are you my teacher or are you a friend?

Or are you nothing at all? Do you really care,

or are you there just waiting to see if I fall?

When I leave will you forget? Am I just another face?

I want to believe because to you I’m in debt,

But is there really a place, a place for me in anything,

in your life even just a small part.

I do trust you but I’m afraid

that there is no room for me in your heart.

I’m so afraid you’ll go away

and will forget or just won’t care.

You’re the only person I’ve ever trusted

but if I ever needed you

would you still be there?

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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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