Haiku tanka lantern : Kendall

Square poems, like the Haiku, the Tanka, and the Lantern, are dependent upon syllables. It is the pattern of these poems that is most often pleasing to the ear. In this, the use of meter in poems can also be considered mathematical literature. Written in the early century when my first two children were younger. I probably have the date somewhere. I was a hopeless romantic in my twenties. 

Haiku tanka lantern :

5 Kendall is my love

7 Who has eyes of passion green

5 sweet kisses for me

 

5 My love is Kendall

7 With lips of peppermint sticks

5 I yearn for his kiss

7 His arms about me enfold

5 Kisses for me, sweet

 

1 Love

2 Kendall

3 Passion sweet

4 Kisses for me

1 Kiss

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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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