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Insomnia: A Surreal Epic Poem by Sarah B. Royal

Insomnia: A Surreal Epic Poem by Sarah B. Royal is an 82-page lyrical exploration of the liminal space between wakefulness and sleep, published on May 6, 2025, as part of the WoPoLi Chapbook Series. This dreamlike, nonlinear work immerses readers in a state where logic dissolves and reality blurs into metaphor, using surreal imagery and rhythmic disorientation to evoke the emotional and cognitive experience of insomnia. Royal deliberately disrupts narrative structure, crafting metaphors like “The moon hums like a microwave, reheating leftover memories” to conjure emotional fragmentation and existential dread. The poem adopts the epic tradition, flowing continuously without discrete stanzas or chapters. Through hypnotic manipulation of rhythm, syntax, and imagery, Royal invites readers to feel rather than decode, embracing the strange clarity that sleeplessness can bring. Ideal for fans of surrealist literature, experimental poetry, and themes of altered states and emotional introspection, Insomnia has been featured in readings and video interpretations that highlight its sensory-rich, liminal atmosphere.

ISBN: 9798282652628

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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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