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Poems in the Hat Box by Sarah B. Royal

Poems in the Hat Box by Sarah B. Royal is a compact and emotionally resonant chapbook that offers meditative reflections on love, loss, wonder, and resilience. Published on January 16, 2025, by WoPoLi.PS as part of the WoPoLi Chapbook Series, this 82-page paperback showcases Royal’s signature balance of structure and spontaneity. Her poems invite quiet contemplation, often drawing on domestic and symbolic imagery to evoke shared human experiences—grief, joy, memory, and transformation. With a nostalgic tone, Royal focuses on the preservation of emotional artifacts, exploring how small, overlooked moments can hold profound truths. Each piece is crafted for emotional immediacy, making the collection ideal for brief, meaningful reading sessions. The poems touch on relational depth and the quiet ache of absence, always tempered by hope and grace. This chapbook is perfect for readers who appreciate short-form poetry with emotional nuance, symbolic and domestic metaphor, and the lyrical sensibilities of poets like Mary Oliver, Naomi Shihab Nye, or Luci Shaw.

ISBN: 9798305707885

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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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