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Give me this moment: 2003

I intend to publish this poem in a book called Hope Ever After.


As a shipwrecked soul you found me
and dared to toss a life line.
As these turbulent seas surround me,
before you leave me behind,
Give me this moment.
Let me treasure this moment.
This single moment in time.
Give me this moment.
Don’t promise tomorrow.
Just give me this moment,
my lover, my friend.
For in this moment
there is no sorrow.
I pray this moment
may never end.
In a sea of despair,
destined to drown,
you found me there
and brought me to ground.
In your arms I found love.
I found life in your arms.
I found myself in your eyes,
in your smile, in your charms.
and tomorrow my love if you be gone,
I know I can make it alone.
Now I stand on my own.
Sweet grace that found me here
promise me you’ll stay.
In this moment I do not fear.
My love don’t send me away.
As a shipwrecked soul you found me
and dared to toss a life line,
But if on the morrow,
my love you’re no longer mine,
Give me this moment,
I’ll treasure this moment.
This single moment in time.
Give me this moment.
Don’t promise tomorrow.
Just give me this moment,
my lover, my friend.
For in this moment there is no sorrow.
I pray this moment may never end.
‘Till then,
give me this moment.
Let me treasure this moment.
This single moment in time.
Art and poetry creator: Salie Davis

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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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