A possible Phantasia scene

This draft will likely be rewritten with rhyme or used for marketing.

From the veils gate emerges
a Pooka, a restless horse—
strange, gaudy, impossible to ignore.
Unnamed, yet it wears authority,
Might you climb upon its back,
half herald, half trickster,
Quicksilver in borrowed clothes.
More alluring than heinous,
yet no one doubts the gravity
of its role.
The hooves of the Pooka cut the sky wide open,
Its Neigh a thunder clap that splits the air.
Behind the Pooka, behind the veil,
through the passage you glimpse Phantasia.
The Fae move forward, drawn by wonder,
their chatter a tide that rises around.
All the while the Pooka waits, patient,
until the noise dwindles.
The Pooka carries you through the veil—
a signal that the ancient times are over,
that a new message must be heard.

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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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