On Beauty

Beauty is both a blessing and a curse,
Mysterious, wonderful, and perverse.
God and the devil wage their fight,
Within the heart, both dark and light.

It draws the gaze, condemns the soul,
and leaves us broken, seeking to be whole.
A fleeting glow, a fleeting grace,
That time erodes from every face.

But deeper still, beneath the skin,
Where beauty’s light in truth begins,
It shines in acts of love and care,
A kindness given, pure and rare.

For beauty fades, as seasons change,
The outer form will rearrange.
But what remains, untouched by age,
Is beauty’s truth on heaven’s stage.

A mirror shows what the devil sees,
beauty is in the soul, in God’s eternity.
Beyond the surface, deep and vast,
It’s what endures when all else is past.

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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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