If You Only Knew
You chase the wind through gilded halls,
And seek in mirrors what won’t last—
Yet Love has stood beside your fall,
Unbound by time, unshaped by past.
You speak to God with clenched demands,
A fist, not hands outstretched in prayer—
You ask for thrones, for brighter lands,
But will not meet His mercy there.
Your pride—a crown of thorns you wear,
Commanding Him to serve your throne.
Yet grace awaits beyond despair,
A gift for humbled hearts alone.
He does not bend to hollow rites,
Nor prosper pride that will not yield.
Repentance is the flame that lights
The path where broken souls are healed.
If you but knew how deep His love,
You’d drop the sword, the mask, the guise—
And kneel not as someone above,
But child beneath forgiving skies.
Turn from the sin that veils your sight,
Receive the Son, the truth, the way—
And walk into redeeming light,
Where Love has longed for you to stay.
If You Only Knew
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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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