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Loose Anagram

A Loose Anagram is a new form invented by Sarah Royal. It involves a composition in which each letter used in the text appears in pairs, ensuring no letters are omitted or repeated that would equal an odd number of any letter. The title should reflect the theme, but it does not have to encompass the full structure of the anagram. This approach allows for greater flexibility.

The Personality of Mia Mohane

“I, if on restful days, arise late, whoever in a fluster, on the earliest of days beneath the moon is miff, as I, Mia Mohane? Enraged, angered, however, as an antagonist, be not against a saint.”

Here’s the analysis:

A and E are used 20 times each, which is even.

N is used 14 times (even).

I, S, T are used 12 times each (even).

O is used 10 times (even).

R is used 8 times (even).

F, H, L, D, G, and M are used 6, 6, 4, 4, 4, and 4 times, respectively (all even).

U, Y, W, V, and B are used 2 times each (even).
To verify the anagram, cross out each letter as you find them in the poem, removing any extra letters in pairs. If all letters are used an even number of times with none left over, or if a letter count shows only even occurrences, the poem adheres to the loose anagram form.

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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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