Mundane poetry

I need to write but when quantity is the goal,
Not bound by greatness, nor the depths of the soul.
No tears required, no visceral cries,
Just words like rain, falling from the skies.

Maybe about scents that herald the rain,
Or the dog-eat-dog world, a mundane refrain.
Just put words on paper and get them out the door,
I will read the social sites, for a market to explore.

Not for acclaim, nor a poet’s fame,
Just write some verses, a simple aim.
I can write a fat poem, or one short or one thin,
In the kitchen, or the backroom, or somewhere within.

Not pretty lines or ones with words precise,
Just poetic fragments of a scattered device.
A casual cadence, a simple rhyme,
poetry crafted, line by monotonous line.

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    1. This poem came about when I forced myself to write 24 poems in 24 hours. I don’t recommend it. (I tweaked it by using awake hours) I did the one poem a day for a year as well. (I also tweaked it by allowing skip days that I made up by doing more than one on makeup days) I actually was able to keep that up for two years.

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      1. yeah I can see you’d get to feel sick of writing poetry lol

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      2. I want to do the 24 in 24 challenge now LOL maybe I should save it for a writing retreat

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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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