Doubt Speaks
I stand at the mouth of a thousand roads,
each curling like smoke into darkness.
I ask them where they lead—
they only repeat back my question.
Truth used to gleam—a fixed star,
but now it stutters in its own light,
blinks once,
and vanishes behind my eyes.
Even my shadow doubts me.
It slips in directions I do not follow.
My name—faith—was once a door.
Now, less, it is a lock
without a key or keyhole.
To God do we pray
when every answer feels like
the wrong one?
What body do I wear
when mine no longer fits
the shape of knowing?
Doubt Speaks
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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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