WoPoLi

Uncovered

Uncovered

Bare hearts stand in uneven light,
Trying hard to make things right.
We stand so close but stay apart,
Holding pieces of the heart.

Half our hopes get lost in air,
Words drift off and disappear.
We grab at shapes that feel like truth,
But miss the root, the living proof.

Sense without a solid ground
Leaves our thoughts just spinning round.
Round and round the circles spin,
No clear way to enter in.

Love comes close but not exact,
Like bending lines that almost match.
Lines may break but still they last,
we are echoes from our future’s past.

This is just a break that has yet to bend.
Stillness doesn’t mean the end,
Loss doesn’t have to mean we’re done.
It’s just a pause before we run.

We weigh our words but never say
The things we’re scared to give away.
Not every cause will bring a start,
Not every beat becomes a heart.

The things we promise fade away,
Like boats that drift from shore to bay.
Dreams hide deep in shadowed rooms,
Waiting for the day they bloom.

Still we search for something whole,
A steady truth to fill the soul.
Past the cracks and through the fall,
Life is waiting after all.

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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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