In the White Orchard

I found this in the desk drawer—Forgotten, It is end sound repeats to the next line.

In the White Orchard:

Alone as the midnight-hours

towers above;

below-me.

Oh me,

alone in a white-orchard-

tortured by a memory.

Remember beautiful-eyes.

Lies fall silent on deaf-ears.

Fears, they say, adds to your-age.

Rage, they say, depletes the years,

Tears, they say, blind bright-eyes.

Ties you to thoughts mistaken.

Dying embers, cold-ashes

dashes hearts that are-aching

raking embers of cold dreams.

Ashes in the white-orchard

tortured by beautiful-eyes

lies alone in winter’s discord.

Beautiful-eyes, lies that fall on

deaf-ears, fears that are reflected in

your-age, rage blinds

bright-eyes, ties you down and

are-aching, raking in the

white-orchard, tortured.

cold-ashes, dashes our hearts that

by the memory of beautiful-eyes,

Lies.

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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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