Poems with Mahjong Tiles

East Wind Spring Orchid Green Dragon South Wind Summer Bamboo Eight Of Bamboos Red Dragon West Wind Autumn Chrysanthemum One Of Bamboos One Of Circles North Wind Plum Winter Joker White Dragon Back One Of Characters Two Of Bamboos Three Of Circles Four Of Characters Six Of Bamboos Seven Of Circles Six Of Characters Nine Of Bamboos Eight Of Circles Back

Mahjong Tiles Poem

The East wind blows in the Spring.
The Orchid Grows,
blessed by the Green Dragon.
The south wind blows in the summer.
The Bamboo grows into eight Bamboos,
blessed by the Red Dragon.
The West wind blows in the Autumn.
The Chrysanthemum grows
and a single bamboo
is just one of many circles.
The North wind blows
and the wild plum grows
even in winter.
The joker laughs,
cursed by the white Dragon.
Turn back!
To break the curse,
being just one of characters.
Walk with two bamboos
through three circles
with four characters,
now with six Bamboos,
Continue through seven circles
Until six characters emerge
with just nine bamboos
and all travel eight circles back.

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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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