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Mama’s Hands: A Song of Origins


Mama, the sound of hands that give,
A gift, a touch, the way we live.
Mama to the cradle, to please.
The open hand, so soft, so wide,
It offers, it nurtures, it guides.
In every curve of sound, we hear,
dissonance of a hand sincere,
Mama, her name, carried with ease—
The hands that lift, the hands that hold,
Warm with love, and the stories told.

Mama reaches out like a tree,
symbol of love’s infinity.
Two hands, entwined, go to great length.
Mama holds close, with tender might,
A hand that shields, through day and night.
In every language, every tongue,
The hands of mothers, always sung.
Mama’s hands, giving of her strength,
Eternal, a gesture we know—
Lifting, giving, the love we show.

So when we speak her name, so true,
the sound of hands she gave to you—
A gift from the start, the heart of all,
The sound of “Mama,” our first call.

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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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