Death of a robin: age 15

This one, as is most of my childhood poetry, is in my book Lost in the Lost and Found.

Red, red robin the seasons are changing.

The leaves are through turning.

Soon the snow will be falling.

The air is now cooler, crisper, colder.

Take heed to my warning

that winter is coming.

Fly away!

Red robin, red robin your brothers are calling.

The winter wind’s blowing.

With fever your burning.

The nights are cold

and colder there getting.

Red Robin, it’s freezing.

Fly away!

Red, red robin why aren’t you leaving?

There is frost on your shoulder

and you do not fly away?

Now you are dying.

There is no returning.

Farewell red robin.

Your brothers are mourning.

Snow crystals to cover your grave.

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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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