Accumulation, repetition, and excess
Sondheim’s work was created continuously and in enormous volume. The accumulation is not incidental. Repetition, persistence, and excess become artistic techniques. The poem behaves like a stream, archive, feed, or process that may not have a conventional conclusion.
This can be applied through:
a poem written and transmitted every day;
recurring lines that gradually corrupt;
multiple versions of the same text;
an archive in which older language remains visible;
a poem that grows each time it is read or revised.
Connection
connection active
connection active
connection unstable
connection un—
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CONNECTION_RESET_BY_PEER
The repetition establishes stability before the poem deteriorates.
Accumulation, repetition, and excess
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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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