When Earth was young dwelt thereon
a beast named Ug.
In ancient glade,
a creature, a shadow, a dream,
with eyes that glowed.
A wanderer, who would stray,
Perpetuum mobile,
a perpetually moving thing, he’d rove,
in endless circles, ever to and fro,
with nimble steps,
‘neath heavens draped
in twilight hue.
Now, some would sneer,
with critic’s disdain
at visions strange, across his face.
“impressionistic sap!” they’d scornful cry,
Yet Ug saw worlds where imaginings
beyond earth did lie.
Thus critics’ jabs, as sharp as they,
could never pierce this brightly soul.
For Ug, with heart wild, vast,
in impressionistic wonder wandered past.
Perpetuum mobile, his spirit strong,
a wheel of dreams of time and myth.
The critics chide with scornful eyes,
curtained lenses.
Yet Ug, with nimble steps and starry gaze,
a wanderer, who would stray,
through time and boundless space,
through quiet depths
beneath the darkened skies,
where forms did shift
and colors took to flight.
His spirit roams.
The Spirit of Ug
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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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