I Can’t Wait

I Can’t Wait

I can’t wait until the media
grows weary of the shouting,
until the headlines fade
like old paint on weathered signs—
and no one is breaking
just for clicks.

I can’t wait until
we are not red or blue
but just soft pink palms
passing bread across tables
without scanning for slogans
in the crust.

I want to say,
“Did you hear the robins came back early?”
and not hear,
“It’s because of climate change—
or your candidate—
or your ignorance.”

I want babies again—
not symbols, not pawns—
just small hearts
wrapped in quilted hope,
names whispered in joy
without commentary threads
spooling behind them.

I want the weather again—
just rain or sun or
God, what a breeze—
not coded with meaning
or weaponized doubt.

I can’t wait until
we stop parsing neighbors
like party lines
and start noticing
how Mrs. Alvarez’s roses
are blooming again.

I can’t wait until
we remember
how to be human—
not headline,
not handle,
not war.

Just human.
With a baby in one arm,
a pie in the other,
and a sky
too big to argue with.

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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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