To keep us divided, oppressed, and stressed,
violent rallies make innocents cry,
Yet violence bears no fruit.
Truth is lost in the currents as time flies by.
An extremist ploy, plainly the politicians’ way,
The echoes of turmoil will dilute the truth.
Now the next ploy for our attention is in play…
Divide and conquer, their sinister game.
Distracting under any name is their rallying cry!
Keeping us entertained, in turmoil, in flame,
meanings shift as the next purpose passes by.
Deception won’t rewrite the truth or make it concise,
as new ploys emerge, as narratives twist.
Freedom is messy and imperfect, it’s true.
Fight the propaganda- the turmoil- unclench the fist!
Allow thoughts that challenge minds to conceive.
The battles fought, though painful,
division won’t bring change.
Open the dialog so we can learn, can grow anew,
Add to the truth don’t take away the scars we bear.
Division breeds ignorance- our future to derange.
Allow unity, the common ground to make us aware.
Fight the narrative that seeks to divide.
It won’t serve us well.
Add more to the narrative, tell each side.
For in unity lies our greatest might.
In freedom’s imperfection, truths can still dwell.
A beacon of hope, open dialog, a guiding light.
The Truth Behind The Noise
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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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