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   Cantilever Poem This is a new form of poetry created by Sarah B. Royal. The concept of a cantilever in engineering or architecture- a projecting structure anchored at one end and free at the other—can be applied to poetry. It is a poem with a balancing structure, where one part extends or builds outward from a central anchor, much like a cantilever. The poem has lines or stanzas that stretch beyond the expected form or rhythm but remain "anchored" to a central theme or idea such as a poem that begins with a stable, grounded idea and expands into something more experimental or unexpected. A Cantilever poem explores the tension and balance between a stable, grounded foundation and an outward-reaching, experimental extension. For example, the "anchored" part might represent stability (such as reality, tradition, or order), while the "projecting" part explores creativity, chaos, or abstraction. This can be a visual or shape poem, where the text on the pa...

Here is a sneak peek of a few of this collections poetry!  

   Exploring the true meaning of Christmas In Bethlehem's humble stall, a light was born, A gift of love, on that first Christmas morn. Jesus, our Savior, in a manger lay, The reason for the season, guiding our way. Sinless He lived, teaching truth and grace, Healing the broken, offering embrace. On the cross, He bore our sin and shame, Then rose victorious, death could not contain. Ascended to heaven, He reigns above, Opening hearts to the Spirit's love. Through faith, we're reborn, our souls made new, God's gift of salvation, offered to you. This Christmas, let conversations start, Share Jesus' story, let it touch each heart. Accept Him as Lord, Savior, and friend, Embrace the gift of love that knows no end. By Sarah B. Royal

 

 "To the Reader" from the upcoming book Threading the Veil.