An Anglish Fairy Tale

An Anglish Fairy Tale

Wind whips the woodland,
Frost falls on fir-tree,
Night gnaws the knoll-path,
Stars stand and shiver.

Bold in the brier-boughs,
A maid of mid-mist,
Hair hewn of hearth-flame,
Eyes of the elder-sky,
Treads through the thistle-throng,
Seeks for the Dark-Fae Queen.

She, on a thorn-throne,
Clad in cloak of cold,
Calls with a crow-cry,
Binds with a bitter things.

But bright is the bold maid,
Wise in woodland ways,
With Wisps and winds for words,
Breaks the bale-spell’s bind.

Sun shatters shadow,
Snow softens, and seeps;
Folk feast by firelight,
The tale told in timbered halls
Of she, Saille of the Willow.

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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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