Symphony in Silence

How Helen Keller Heard Beethoven’s Ninth Symphony

Symphony in Silence

No light, no sound — yet tremors loom,
A thousand notes ignite the gloom.
Fingers trace the pulsing air,
And music rises everywhere.

A trembling thread, a thrum divine —
The cornets call, the drums align.
Violas swell, the violins soar —
A choral wave breaks on the shore.

Ecstatic voices, fierce and free,
Like angels veiled in harmony.
A rushing tide of joy and light,
The echoed ache of deafened night.

I feel the sorrow, sense the might —
The symphony’s relentless fight.
Beethoven’s soul, though bound and torn,
Still sings as if he’s newly born.

A silent shore — we stand as one,
The storm has passed, the song is done.
Yet in my hands, the feelings stay —
Vibration memories will not fade.

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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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