No Comfort in Father Horo

No Comfort in Father Horo
Father Horo, my constant fellow, I will
release my burden, for the truth I am seeing.
You move too fast and yet seem to stand still,
A time for tears, my freeing, yet my concern being—

droplets of tears, a river from within,
In this weeping, I rock in my boat, I sway,
To be with, yet to be without and myself,
Yearning for love, yet needing my own way.

For what I want, I cannot help. Can you?
I’ll cherish the moments, embrace the tears,
Love speaks of pleasure and of pain too—
I accept the wanting. I’ll face my fears—

the deprivation. Absent of my heart’s desire—
Yearning and seeking, a constant pull.
It’s a longing that is desperate and dire.
Asking, the question that lingers in the lull—

Why, what I want—I cannot control?
Answers will not come in time to console.

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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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