Simulacrum Canticle

Simulacrum Canticle

Extra virgin vows of extroversion flare,
Banners lift in saffron air;
Syllables shimmer and remain,
Through mirrors trembling into Talane.

Finding Manioc —half maniac—
Half anonymous drift in cardiac black;
Euonymus leaves in a picaresque breeze
Turn picturesque under wayward seas.

A simile blossoms for bright Semele,
Booty of beauty by the cedar tree;
Lisbon lanterns loosen their amber prism,
Laughing low in lyric schism.

Anonymous hearts in extroversion burn,
Extra virgin tides in secret return;
Stars through skies sweep,
Where vows from Talane keep.

O night, unmask—
The picaresque pulse in beauty’s task—
Till Lisbon dreams, both fierce and free,
Find their rhyme in Semele.

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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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