WoPoLi

The Web Of Lies

The Web of Lies

We know the news manipulates,
We know the news divides.
It spins its tales so skillfully,
In every word, it hides.

Lies woven thick, they spread as truth,
Unquestioned and untried.
The knowledge taught becomes the web
Where lies and facts collide.

A spider spins its cunning thread,
A web of false pretense.
The fly is born within this net,
And never sees the fence.

To the fly, this web is all—
Its world, its truth, its sight.
No knowledge lies beyond the strands
That bind it in the night.

But then one day, a thread breaks loose,
A truth, so sharp and clear,
Contradicts the lies beneath,
And frees the fly from fear.

The web that seemed to hold the world
Was nothing but deceit.
The fly escapes, and once outside,
The lies fall at its feet.

Now free, it sees the web was false,
Its knowledge, hollow threads.
And truth, once grasped, can break the snare
Where lies once shaped its head.

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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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