This world is burning — can’t you smell the smoke?
The walls are red with flame, the rafters creak,
And still they laugh and sip, and softly choke,
As if the blaze were but a party’s peak.
The Gospel glows — an EXIT sign above,
Yet few will lift their eyes to see that love.
They hush the siren screaming at the door,
Unplug the bells, repaint the warning red.
They like the fire — they’ve made it home and more —
A place where selfish wants are daily fed.
They’d rather dance in heat than kneel to grace,
Than let a Savior pull them from this place.
But you — don’t give up hope, though hearts are stone.
You’re not the Judge, nor can you fix their fall.
Just point to Christ, the cross, the empty tomb,
And show that mercy waits — still free for all.
Love loud and true, through flame and ash and fear,
The EXIT’s there. Just help them see it clear.
Exit Sign
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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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