The Hand Out

The Hand Out
Coins clinked, we cheered loud!
Blinded by the fleeting gold—
Our future, we sold.

Government stimulus checks and financial relief measures implemented in response to the pandemic provided short-term relief, yet these immediate payouts came at the expense of future economic stability. Fleeting financial support can not resolve deeper systemic issues. Only economic uncertainty that emerged from these short-term fixes. 
In Addition large corporations received substantial financial assistance, often with little oversight, while small businesses and working-class individuals struggled to survive. The benefits of these policies disproportionately favored the wealthy, leaving the broader population to deal with the long-term fallout. 

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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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