Ancient Melody

The border winds hum low and deep,
where ruins whisper, lost in sleep.
A minstrel’s song drifts through the trees,
a serenade upon the breeze.

The castle stones, now worn and gray,
recall the lords who walked away.
As laborers toiled with weary hands,
they built the dreams of broken lands.

Death chants echoed, cold and clear,
a dirge that lingers year by year.
Yet still the melody remains,
soft as mist and sweet as rain.

Come again, O song of old,
breathe through halls once proud and bold.
Time may delay, yet hearts still yearn
for music lost—and love’s return.

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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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