Whimsical Tangle of What Everyone Said

Whimsical Tangle of What Everyone Said


On Ning Nang Nong, in the land of Bumbley Boo,
Stood Pilp Lebar, as dreams wandered through,
he spoke in silly poems “Bongaloo!”
“Oojah-ka-Piv,” as down the stream, swans flew.

“Mirror, Mirror, what secrets do you keep?
My Sister, Bazonka, tells stories so deep.
A combustible woman from Thang, so bright,
She lit up the skies with her fiery might.”

Pussy-cat pranced, the Scorflufus did sing,
“So fair is she,” the poems did ring.
“I’m talking backwards for Christmas,” he said,
“The words I write, oh, they dance in your head.”

“Look at all those monkeys!” someone declared,
Maverick Me, found adventure ensnared.
“Go North, South, East, and West, young man,”
Said Granny, waving her spoon with a plan.

“Goodbye, S.S. Granny!” the sailors cried,
Halved Hamlet pondered, he said while beside,
“I must go down to the South Sea again,
Where waves serenade lovers with joyful refrain.”

Father Thames murmured, his voice deep and old,
“Feelings go everywhere, or so I’m told.”
Jumbo jets roar across the skies,
While letters form words that surprise.

Soldier Freddy stood tall, brave, and steady,
While the world waited, both weary and ready.
Teeth flashed as tales he boldly told.
“Summer dawn broke, soft and gold,

While dog lovers gathered, their joy profound.
The marched with their hounds, a rhythmic sound!”
The lion roared, the soldiers marched,
Through skies with holes—the onlookers—parched.

Two children laughed, their eyes alight,
Unto us all came silly poems and stories all right.

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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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