She wore a smile and my leather coat.
Her name in the sand and my thoughts she wrote.
In one swift move, she captured my gaze and my key,
Leaving me stranded, and yet, set free.
She stole my heart and the car that night,
Drove through the city and the fading light.
She stole my heart and my wallet too.
Left me breathless and short on cash, what could I do?
With a smile, she broke my resolve and my watch,
both ticking away in her hands and on them a notch.
She took the wheel and my trust in stride,
Leaving the road and my hopes behind.
She broke my heart and the speeding law,
Leaving both wreckage and love in awe.
Zeugma Was Her Name
From the blog
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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