poetry is like a fish
trying to break the surface
of the conscious.

poetry is the language
of the primitive
speaking in tongues.

a poetic philosophy
is a belief in illusion
and the power of poems.

he had a history of poetry
like an affliction
or a virtue.

a society for the preservation
of poetry will show
how history was made.

engaged in poetics
the science of truth.

a poem is a puzzle
without pieces.

Mark Olynyk says, “Writing is the great escape.” His poems have appeared in anthologies and literary journals such as: Whetstone, The Prairie Journal of Canadian Literature, Canadian Writer’s Journal, The Penwood Review and Peace & Freedom. Two poetry chapbooks: The Interior Sea: A Book of Poetic Philosophy and Hearsay and Heresy: Poetry Vol. II, were published by The Plowman.

His latest book, Written in Stone, contains work spanning thirty-five…