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Recycled or Reworked poetry: Time, Tears, Wanting , Asking

Written – age 29

Time: My enemy. My friend.
Tears: To hide. To cry.
Wanting: For you to be. To be me.
Asking: Why? Why?

Written – age 49

Time, oh time, my constant companion,
Sometimes my enemy, sometimes my friend,
You move too fast or you seem to stand still,
A never-ending cycle, until the end.

Tears, oh tears, my release and my burden,
Do I hide you away or let you flow,
You speak of joy. You speak of pain,
A reflection of what I cannot show.

Wanting, oh wanting, my heart’s desire,
To be myself, or to be like you
It’s a battle that I cannot win,
For what I want, I cannot do.

Asking, oh asking, the question that lingers,
Why things are the way they are,
But answers may not come so easily,
For some things are beyond our reach, by far.

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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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