When petals fold with tender, sweet embrace,
The worker bee hums songs in golden flight,
His fingerprints in all of time we trace.
A seed is buried deep in darkened space,
Yet reaches toward the sun, its source of light,
When petals fold with tender, sweet embrace.
The river carves its path with measured grace,
The stars are set in ordered, gleaming height,
His fingerprints in all of time we trace.
No random chance could shape such grand a place,
Nor birth a world with such supreme delight,
When petals fold with tender, sweet embrace.
A fool may scoff and scorn the sacred case,
Yet truth remains in beauty, bold and bright—
His fingerprints in all of time we trace.
Creation speaks—its whispers we must face,
The work of Love, both delicate and might.
When petals fold with tender, sweet embrace,
His fingerprints in all of time we trace.
The Hand That Made the Blooming Rose
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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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