Hands across the sea, unseen,
their flag they fold,
yet as Avengers, they rise,
though their stories grow cold.
On ships, they sail through dim stars
and darkest night,
toward Canopus, a distant hope,
a fading far-flung light.
This very hour marks their hopeless quest,
As they fight, unbidden, and never at rest.
As they battle, dark apparitions creep,
Exit God. The silence is deafening and deep.
“Lighten our darkness,” the losers plead,
their hopes like ribbons, frayed in need—
the ribbon—two generations wide, unfurled,
to bind the wounds of a fractured world.
In twilight’s glow, they search and roam,
across the seas, through the skies they comb,
seeking what was lost, but was never won,
their hands still reach, though their day is done.
Their Retreat
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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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