The Sandy Road


The Sandy Road
Along the sandy road leading to the front, We marched in silence, hearts weighed down by war; Young dreamers seeking glory’s fleeting hunt, Through fields where iron music rings afar.

The tanks roar a symphony of dread, A chorus wrought from steel and fire’s embrace; Yet in each beat, we heard home’s songs instead, Sweet melodies that time cannot erase.

Amidst the thunder’s call and bullets’ flight, We forged ahead through shadows cast by strife; The dream of fulfillment our guiding light, To breathe a purpose into fleeting life.

The road wrapped in the morning mist, and quiet lanes remind us of our own; Where loved ones wait and paths of peace persist, In thoughts of you, we find we’re not alone.

The iron music fades as dawn unfolds, Replaced by whispers of hope on the breeze; blood stains the sand on the roads that lead to home across memories.

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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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