I once cooked with a man
who was a blarney bloke.
In a fix, rhubarb jam
was his master stroke.
In his Hashery,
this chap made quite
a Brannigan starter
with leftovers and a scrap,
he stirred up in hot water.
He would wrangle a beef
and broil it in a brabble
to cook up a soup of grief
with sides of pribble and prabble.
He could pickle a soul,
stir up a pot of ruckus,
with deep water in a hole,
and a box of fracas.
With a recipe to mix it up,
In his trattoria of tiff,
he contrived to fix us up
in his cook shop of miff.
He was a quagmire chef.
He thought I,
his next chef d’oevre,
But his embroilment I left
with a clean plate
and none left over.
The Quagmire Chef
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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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