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Preface: On the Shape of Herstory

Preface: On the Shape of Herstory
Herstory is not a single narrative. It is a chorus of voices—some loud and defiant, others whispered through metaphor, memory, and quiet resilience. While many of the poems in this collection resurrect named women whose history has been silenced, others speak through allegory, philosophy, or civic reflection. These pieces may seem to veer from the path of explicit biography or historical reference, yet each holds the thread of reclamation.

A female soldier in a world that rarely names her.
A lone philosopher challenging the inherited laws of logic and power.
A civic lament demanding that no history—especially women’s—be erased.
A muse wrestling with art, autonomy, and the burden of truth.

Even the abstract and the symbolic are acts of resistance. They remind us that Herstory exists not just in documented fact, but in feeling, implication, and revision. To uncover her voice, we must look in unexpected places.

Read with curiosity. Read between the lines. Every poem here speaks her name.

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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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