EKPHRASTIC POEM, Poetry inspired by Photography: The Mailbox

In the midst of solitude, on a weathered post it stands, on a weathered green post, it stands alone, A green mailbox, its presence humble, in quiet, open lands, A green mailbox, its presence overgrown.
Its gold flag, once a sentinel, now lies gently down, a sentinel of solitude, on a road unnamed,
No letters rest inside, no news from town to town. Its gold flag rests, as if in slumber’s claim.

Spider webs, delicate and fine, adorn each side, with no letters nestled within, no envelopes to unfold, The webs are words of rejection, in silence they abide, No messages of joy to comfort the old.

No news of love or laughter, of distant family near, A green mailbox on a lonely stretch of lane. The mailbox stands as a witness to the passage of each year, Where solitude and stillness forever remain,

A green mailbox, on this lonely road, resides, Spider webs cradle its sides, like fragile lace,
No letters are to be received, where the lonesome road abides. A silent testament to time’s steady embrace
And if by chance a letter came, a secret it would keep, if by chance a letter found its way,
only the spiders, in their silent vigil, would read, and weep. Only the spiders would gather to survey.

In this quiet corner, where time like webs are slowly spun, No letters received, no hands grasp,
to open with joy, words of comfort, ‘neath the setting sun, In this quiet corner, only echoes of the past.
A green mailbox on a lonely road, it stands in patient grace, A green mailbox, a relic of yesteryears, No letters are to be received, only nature’s embrace. Touched by the webs of time, whispers, and tears.

For in the absence of letters, it bears a tale profound, So let it stand, a symbol of days gone by,
Of moments lost to time, where silence is the sound, of letters that once danced, like birds in the sky,
No letters come to grace, no words written with care, the mailbox stands forgotten, its purpose fled, Yet in its solitude, it whispers stories held dear. In the realm of silence, memories are spread.

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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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