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White Bleeds Black Too

White Bleeds Black Too
From 2023 to 1965,
we read of the years of strife
and looking back beyond 1865,
freedom brothers strive,
With a nation torn apart, life by life.

Slavery, a nation torn apart,
healing comes when we learn to see,
Sister bled with sister, heart to heart.
Let unity be our guiding call,
with beauty in our commonality, our diversity.

Our Diversity, different yet united we stood,
United we stand, divided we fall,
Accepting the differences, as we should,
We found the strength to heal and fuse—
together—we must send out a unity call!

Together—yet lo and behold, our foes do know,
though we seek unity to see us through,
the power of division, the seeds they sow,
Promoting violence, stirring unrest,
Divide and conquer, our enemies knew…

White Bleeds Black Too.

In the aftermath of the 2020 protests, the Black Lives Matter movement, and the broader conversations about systemic racism in America the media failed to challenge the simplistic binaries often used to define race relations. 
Civilized society seeks an understanding of shared humanity and mutual suffering. Forces of division continue to manipulate and inflame tensions in society. Political and social polarization intensified post 2020. 
External and internal forces—whether political, social, or economic—use racial strife to maintain control and destabilize unity. Historical tactics were used by politicians to weaken movements for equality and justice in order to strengthen governmental control. 
Most Americans recognize diversity not as a source of division, but as a strength. Progress and healing come when people from different racial and cultural backgrounds come together. Martin Luther King Jr. advocated for nonviolent resistance and interracial solidarity. Only through collective effort and mutual respect can a nation move forward. 
Forces of division, whether political or social, have historically and continue to undermine efforts for unity and equality. Unity in diversity is the path forward, even as the struggle for justice continues.

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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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