Mark Olynyk

Mute

Books

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Stones of Time

A collection of short poems that explore themes such as the nature of reality, dreams, destiny, the inevitability of time, and the essence of humanity. Olynyk crafts thought-provoking verses, exploring the subjective experience of reality, the illusionary nature of dreams, and the powerful impact of destiny. Through Olynyk’s poetic expertise, readers engage in a reflective experience, pondering the questions of existence and life’s mysteries.

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Written in Stone

What is Written in Stone ? A history of poetry spanning a lifetime of reflection. A collection of poems interwoven into a whole. A work in progress. A poetic testimony made under duress. A Tower of Babel with a babbling brook. A psychological profile of the poet. A philosophical debate. What the poet offers is a contradiction. Equal parts triumph and defeat. Should we care what a psycho-philosophical poet has to say ? Who puts his trust in introspection ? What is poetry today ?

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Trivial Pursuits

Trivial Pursuits is a book of philosophy disguised as poetry; written between 2016 and 2020. The poems depict universal themes such as time and mind, death and dreams, man and machine. The topic of poetry is explored at length in a series of poems. The esoteric nature of this book makes for a provocative read that will leave a lasting impression.

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Grist for the Mill

Grist for the Mill is a book of micro-poems laid out in diary form. Drawn from tweets posted between July 2020 and September 2023, they defy conventional norms and exude an experimental feel of the surreal. Like a windy oration of prompt poetry.

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Little Consequence

Little Consequence is a book of poetry that starts at the beginning. Written from 1996 to 2015, it contains the earliest poems of a poet trying to find his voice. The influences of mythology and mysticism are felt in many of the poems presented here, with a touch of the occult. This book is a journey into night; on a quest to find the inner light.