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Searching the waters

Searching the waters

I swim to the depths, where waters flow wide,
The river stretches, endless and vast,
seeking the answers, where questions hide.
But the answers I chase are flowing too fast.

I dive for the truth, for a glimpse of the way,
But the more I seek, the more I collide,
hoping the ripples will guide me today,
rocks I can’t see, my thoughts turn to pride.

Each question I ask feels like one more strain,
in my search, I lose sight of grace,
to fathom His ways, to understand pain.
God’s goodness eternal, beyond this space.

His ways are not mine, His thoughts not my own,
I am the one who needs to rest and trust,
I strive to make sense of the great unknown.
Yet He is all good, and in Him, I must—

Trust that His love will never cease.
For He is the truth, the light, and the way,
To overthink is to let go of God’s given peace,
Yet God is enduring, answers come when I pray.

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    Catherin J Pascal Dunk

    adore that line break across the last 2 stanzas! clever salie

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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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