WoPoLi

Nabal

Nabal 2003
Nabal, why do torture me so?
How can I be of virtue like Abigail
when bitterly, too long silently,
now openly I wail? Am I less now
than what I was for the sins of my heart?
In your eyes found guilty though innocent!
What is my defense? On trial year after year.
Like the mountain beaten down to the plains
by the angry wind. How can I plea bargain
when all have sinned? I asked your forgiveness
when there was no guilt in my heart.
None was given. Then circumstances of the mind
tore us apart. Who would choose Nabal but Abigail?

Abigail, I am not but I have returned
only to be scorned. I asked your forgiveness
for the guilt in my heart. None was given.
Can I expect any different? Year after year,
will the trial continue? What is my defense?
Beaten down the sand storms turn the plain
to desert wasteland, driven by the angry wind.
Bitterly, too long silently, now openly I wail.
How can I be of virtue like Abigail?
Nabal, Why do you torture me so?

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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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