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Turning forty

Turning forty

Columbus crossed oceans, bold and alone,
“Now you be a lone eagle,” they declare,
While Grandpa grieves the seeds he’s sown.
Kipling’s Vermont lingers in the air.

With family court battles at the dawn.
Biological reflections, take flight,
A story of the thirteenth floor lingers on,
Over futures, bonds frayed, torn fight.

Lines on facing forty blur day to night.
Good-by now, pardon my gauntlet throw,
Unspoken fears etched in the mind still tight.
As old men murmur, “As you go!”

Past actions weigh heavy, from dusk to dawn.
A challenge to fate, to change, as I grow.
With questions of what’s lost, and what’s foregone.
As old women murmur, “As you go!”

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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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