Visual or spatial poem

Visual or spatial poem: Red cubes, lattices, strings, letters, and vertical structures make spatial arrangement part of the poem’s meaning.

Falling Tower

     BELL

stone

stone

stone

stone

WALL air

WALL air

WALL air

WALL air

WALL

dust

dust

dust

              echo

   echo

echo

bell

The placement of the words creates the action. The widening gap between “WALL” and “air” shows the structure breaking apart. The descending stones form a slope, the dust settles lower on the page, and the echoes drift outward.

Reading the words in a plain horizontal sequence would destroy part of the poem. Its defining feature is meaning produced by physical arrangement.

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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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