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Abstract Sound poetry

Abstract Sound poetry
An abstract poem is a form of poetry that emphasizes the sound, rhythm, and texture of words over their literal meaning. Coined by Edith Sitwell, this style of poetry values the aural quality of language, often using abstract imagery, metaphors, and symbolism to evoke emotions rather than tell a coherent story or convey a clear message. The focus lies in how the arrangement of sounds and the musicality of the words create an emotional or sensory experience for the reader or listener. Abstract poems are designed to be felt, heard, and experienced, with the meaning often left open to interpretation.

Here is a short segment from the poem:

During a Hurricane
Wild Whirl—whirr, hums-low, Swoosh!
Wisp-clap, thrum-whirl, Shutter—shake,
Thrum! Whirl-whoosh, Wail! Flutter-fright—
Woosh… Tattered. Whisper…Swirling, Hiss…
Crackle—snap branches bend, bow—
Crack! Torn trees/crash!
Hiss-thrum, thud… Flutter—shwiss…
Gust-rush, rushing-howling—Rhumble!
Chant distant thrum… Whirr! Shrumble-hush…Night.
——…Snarl-clap, Hush-boom! Thud. Earth succumbs, Slosh…Boom! Storm drums hum. Hiss-crash, rumble-swoosh—Murmur—surge increase/Clatter! Tempest’s loom. Wail! Clatter-roar, wild gale—whistle through cracking graves. Crash! Hiss—rain—

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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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