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The Open R-Controlled

R-Controlled (Bossy R): The vowel is followed by an r, which alters the vowel sound.
    ◦ Examples: car, bird, star, turtle, corner.
Basic definitions can help you create your own constraints as they allow you to break down the structure of words. You could write a poem in which the words have at least two syllables, the first is an open syllable, followed by a syllable that is r-controlled.

The Open R-Controlled
Restore powers apart before—
shear, forebear!
Adore—revere! Secure!
Forever aware!

Explanation of Adherence:
• Restore: (re- is open, -store is r-controlled)
• Powers: (po- is open, -wers is r-controlled)
• Revere: (re- is open, -ver is r-controlled)
• Apart: (A- is open, -part is r-controlled)
• Before: (Be- is open, -fore is r-controlled)
• Shear: (She-is open, -ar is r-controlled)
• Forebear: (Fore-is open, -bear is r-controlled)
• Secure: (se- is open, -cure is r-controlled)
• Adore: (A- is open, -dore is r-controlled)
• Forever: (fo- is open, -ver is r-controlled)
• Aware: (A-is open, -ware is r-controlled)

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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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