When Death Takes Me I Want To— (Un-rhymed version of Eternal Becoming)

When Death Takes Me I Want To— (Un-rhymed version of Eternal Becoming)

When death takes me—
I want to experience the world as a raindrop.
I want to fall upon the petal of a soft wild rose.
I want to swim in the sea as a dolphin.
I want to soar into the night sky as a raven.
I want to move through space as a beam of light.
I want to reflect on the rings of Saturn.
I want to spend eternity exploring everything there is to be.
Ever in light, never in darkness.
I want to be the scent of a flower,
the taste of honey to the bee.
I want to be the sound of a harp string
And the feeling of soft fur on a rabbit’s ear.
I want to be the beat of a heart,
the glint in the eye when it’s in love
then return again as the first sound a newborn baby makes.
I want to experience it all and when I am done—
through eternity, be it all again!

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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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