When I Love You

When I Love You

Oh, my love, if I love, do not ask me,
for my heart speaks only to you.
When I love, the world fades away—
only the sea filled by your love is true.

My love, Oh my love, on entering the sea,
I am lost to the waves, lost to the tide.
The Easterners may call and plead,
but you are the shore where I abide.

My love asks me if I love and I reply,
with a quiet gaze and trembling sigh.
When I love, the world stands still,
as if the sea, the sky, the stars are filled

with nothing but you, and you alone—
When I love you, I am in you, my home.

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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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