The Secret Place

I had a friend and we shared a secret place.

It was by a green forest that smelled of pine.

There was tall yellow grass all around it.

There was a bare bush with a bird’s nest in it.

When we were cold the sun was our blanket.

There was a rippling steam with golden water

that gleamed in the sunlight.

The water was filled with silver fish

that always smiled at us.

When we were hot the wind was our fan.

It whispered secrets in our ears.

The silver fish swam up

to hear the wind’s secrets.

The grass giggled so hard

that it swayed back and forth.

The leaves on the trees chuckled and chattered.

The sun gleamed down with beams of love.

The air then was filled with love and happiness.

Oh, how I wish I could go back to that secret place

and see my friends once more.

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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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