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Poems in the Piano Bench by Sarah B. Royal

Poems in the Piano Bench by Sarah B. Royal is a lyrical and emotionally nuanced chapbook that meditates on love, loss, wonder, and resilience through the evocative metaphor of music and memory. Published on January 11, 2025, by WoPoLi.PS as part of the WoPoLi Chapbook Series, this paperback collection showcases Royal’s signature blend of structure and spontaneity. The piano bench serves as a symbolic container for hidden emotion and creative reflection—much like a place where forgotten sheet music and personal notes quietly reside. Royal employs a range of poetic forms, from traditional stanzas to experimental layouts, demonstrating her formal agility and rhythmic sensitivity. The poems move between melancholy and joy, using cadence and pacing to evoke musicality while exploring the fragility and endurance of relationships through symbolic and domestic imagery. With touches of wit and emotional grace, the collection celebrates the human capacity to find meaning in small moments and to rebuild from sorrow. Ideal for readers who appreciate poetry rooted in everyday symbolism and emotional depth, this chapbook will resonate with fans of Mary Oliver, Naomi Shihab Nye, and Luci Shaw.

ISBN: 9798305687521

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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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