Headlines/Lantern

Headlines
Hornets buzz with rage,
Pox and banners clash in streets,
Headlines stir the flames.

Lantern
Dream—
a lantern
swaying in the night.
The great dream
floats on whispering winds,
guides us per Aspera,
through paths of starlight
and shadows.
A little song of life
sings soft,
a tender flame
in the dark.

Post 2020 society ached with a deep yearning for stability and dreams of a better future, despite the challenges faced. The pandemic was a period of immense uncertainty, isolation, and loss. It forced many people to reevaluate their priorities and aspirations including collective hopes for societal healing, equality, and justice, dreams that persisted in the midst of the pandemic and the protests of 2020.

Lockdowns and isolation periods provided time for reflection, and many felt the need to maintain inner strength and humanity during dark times.

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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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