WoPoLi

Do Not Misread My Silence


I sit in quiet, wrapped in thought,
Yet silence speaks the words I’ve not.
They shape my hush to fit their view,
A tale unspoken, yet untrue.

She must be bored—her mind adrift,
Or trapped within some shadowed rift.
Perhaps she’s shy, or worse—too proud,
A stranger cold, aloof, unbowed.

They stitch assumptions, thread by thread,
Invent the things I’ve never said—
and when they cannot read my face,
they write a story in its place.

But silence does not mean I break,
Nor that my heart is closed or fake.
Some truths speak softer than the rest,
Not in words—but silence—not less.

So let me be, both hushed and whole,
No need to cage a quiet soul.
For in the space where noise has ceased,
I find my voice. I find my peace.

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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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