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Another Night (Reversed)

April 21, 2026 Conan KmiecikLeave a comment

A poem about a night out, inspired by the Sator Square.

Posted in Blog, WritingsTagged Aging, alcohol, conflict, consequences, dialogue, experimental poetry, insomnia, introspection, memory, nightlife, poetry, reflective poetry, regret, relationships, reversal, Sator Square, self-awareness, semordnilap, structure

Staying

March 9, 2026March 9, 2026 Conan Kmiecik1 Comment

Reflection on missile alerts, daily uncertainty, and pressure to leave.

Posted in BlogTagged conflict, Doha, expatriate life, home, Middle East, personal essay, Qatar, resilience, staying, teaching abroad

From the Alleged Journal Entry of a North Korean Soldier Fighting in Russia

January 2, 2025January 11, 2025 Conan KmiecikLeave a comment

Inspired by an online news article, this poem reflects the content of an alleged journal written by a North Korean soldier fighting in Russia.

Posted in Blog, WritingsTagged battlefield, bonds, brotherhood, camaraderie, combat, conflict, drone, drones, emotional impact, existentialism, fear, hope, humanity, imagery, inner struggle, love, metaphor, military, news, North Korea, philosophical, psychological warfare, reflection, Russia, sacrifice, sacrifice for others, selflessness, soldier, symbolism, transcendence, ukraine, violence, war

Single Ticket Wins $1.269B Mega Millions Jackpot, Ninth-Richest in U.S. History

December 30, 2024December 30, 2024 Conan KmiecikLeave a comment

A short piece reflecting on life after winning the lottery, inspired by the poem "Fantasy" by Tennessee Reed.

Posted in Blog, WritingsTagged character development, character motivation, conflict, consequences, decisions, dialogue, dreams, emotional depth, emotional journey, family dynamics, family relationships, fantasy, imagery, introspection, introspective writing, life changes, lottery, money, narrative, pacing, personal growth, personal transformation, reflection, reflective writing, relationships, storytelling, structure, symbolism, theme, tone, wealth, writing style

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