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I Am Not Mad

I Am Not Mad

I am not mad—though I say almost,
I am not sad, nor a haunted ghost.
Still, sadness I know, like a fleeting breeze,
But it does not root, it does not seize.
I am not lost, nor do I despair,
Yet you’d think it so by the words I share.

Lunacy, you say! But to me, it’s art,
A dance with shadows, a muse of heart.
Darkness dreary, anger sharp,
A heavy weight, Yet my mind’s not warp—
None of this truly defines my core,
For I feel it all. I am so much more.

I feel everything, all the time, all at once,
The joy, the sorrow, an intelligent dunce!
How can I be depressed when I’m so blessed?
How can I be lonely, when love puts me to rest?
How can I be sorrowful when each new day—
is an exclamation of life that I love to play?—

I am not mad—I’m of a different kind.
Perhaps I feel too much, too much in mind.
There’s more to me, layers deep inside,
A world unspoken, where I reside.
And if you seek to see, if you care,
to see me weak, I just might share.

I am not mad, though it may seem so,
I’m simply alive, where feelings overflow.
It’s all so vast, it’s simply too big to contain,
So I cut it up, piece by piece, in order to explain.
This seeming lunacy isn’t really me,
It’s just a fragment I’ve let you see.

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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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