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A Letter to a Friend

A Letter to a Friend

If I were to write this letter for a friend,
With words so tender, they might bend—
Not to romance, but something more—
A bond that lust cannot explore.

If I should sign it with my soul,
Each line a pulse, each verse a whole
Of every truth I hold sincere—
Would such a letter seem… queer?

But tell me, is it truly strange
That love, in friendship, has wide range?
Much deeper than the fleeting fire
That lovers chase with raw desire.

For in your eyes, I find a light
That calms my storms and feels so right.
No tangled sheets or midnight sighs—
Just steady hearts and open skies.

My passion flows in words I send,
Not for a flame, but for a friend.
No stolen kiss or whispered vow—
Just sacred trust, here and now.

So let the world misjudge or mock,
Let critics point, let cynics gawk—
They cannot see the golden thread
Between our spirits, gently spread.

I love you with a fiercer grace
Than time or touch or warm embrace.
No need for roses on the bed—
Your name lives loud inside my head.

And if this letter seems too much,
Too soft, too bright, too quick to touch,
Then let it be my small defense—
That friendship holds the most immense
Of passions, fierce and ever true—
And that, dear friend, I give to you.

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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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