WoPoLi

Love Me as You Are


I know your burdens, know your chains,
unspoken doubts, the hidden pains.
I see the falls you wish to hide,
The sins you fear, the wounds inside.

Yet still, I call—just as you stand,
Not when you’re pure by your own hand.
For love is not a distant shore,
It meets you here, it asks no more.

Drink where wild deer bends down to sip,
Let wisdom guide, let folly slip.
Follow the cat to a place of rest,
Trust where the creatures build their nest.

Eat from the tree where worms have fed,
Find life where others taste of dread.
Go where the mole has tilled the ground,
And let your roots grow strong, profound.

Rise with the hens, embrace the day,
Watch as the darkness fades away.
Gaze at the sky, release your care,
And let your thoughts be light as air.

For silence heals the restless mind,
And peace is found when tongues unwind.
Sadness is the cruelest snare,
But joy will cast it to the air.

O soul weighed down by loss and sin,
The gate of love still calls you in.
Not when you’ve shaped yourself anew,
But here, today—I welcome you.

So take my hand, give me your heart,
No need to mend before you start.
Come as you are, no mask, no art—
Just love me, love me as you are.

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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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