WoPoLi

Random words and a Pantoum

Seclusion

1)Fall about.

2)humankind falls down by means of you.

3)shed tears.

4)afterward you wail and no-one else.

2)humankind falls down by means of you.

5)heartrending world obliged to have amuse,

4)afterward you wail and no-one else.

6)contrary, it has misfortune sufficient.

5)heartrending world obliged to have amuse,

7)yet croon and prominence commands response

6)contrary, it has misfortune sufficient.

8)heave sigh, no one to be found in heaven

9)excepting if jubilant resonance

3)shed tears.

10)yet they back away if you express concern.

1)Fall about.

I like finding random words when creating a constraint. For example I may decide that I am going to use the seventh word of each paragraph from one page of a random book I pull off my library shelf and open to a random page. If that isn’t challenging enough then I may choose structure rules as well, such as in the above Pantoum above.

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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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