Sailing With The Fates

Sailing with the Fates

The Fates have steered us through tempest’s might,
Woven our destinies in threads of a new design,
A flag unfurls, marking our future
on this boundless sea,
With passion as our compass, we’ll brave each line.
A catalyst for adventure,
where honor reigns supreme.
With courage as our anchor,
through trials, we’ll persevere,
With every step, we gently rock this boat of fate,
Treasure this serendipitous time as if it were gold,
A prelude to new shanties, tales of daring to narrate.
Savor this encounter, like winds of fortune, unforeseen,
The Fates, with hands that dance on the edge of risk,
Entwined our souls, we have found our sea legs new,
Sailing toward tomorrow,
we will weather every sorrow
Guided by camaraderie, uncertainty we’ll undo.
And with passion as our compass,
we’ll weather every line.
Treasure this pirated journey, oh, eternal matey,
Although the Fates united us in this grand affair,
Fates, like sail-makers, sewed our paths today yet,
It’s now our task to navigate the course we share.

The Fates have woven our threads, in a fresh design,
The dawn of something new,
companionship sees us through,
Sailing towards horizons where tales remain untold.
Our tomorrows are adorned
with jewels of escapades,
With each turn of the rudder,
doubts relinquish their hold.
The Fates, no longer captain our paths this day,
Let us leave behind the echoes of
what once held sway,
Mend the sails, savor the chance, as winds unfold,
Craftsmen of Destiny,
the Fates may have built this vessel,
A catalyst for adventure,
where honor shall be extolled.
But now, it’s up to us, to navigate our destined way.

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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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