Tag: world
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Between Heaven and Earth
A poem by Tyler Golec There is a place between Heaven and Earth Where man was not born to be On the wings of artificial Angels We have learned to be free I can feel divinity here, on mountain tops Cresting above clouds, the sun light seen, Rivers cutting, wide, long, vast, organic Fields of…
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Night Markets in Taiwan
Taiwan is a small Asian nation full of many wonders, but the one that makes it stand out compared to its counter parts are its night markets. They serve as both a hub of nightlife and tourism, but also a hub for the expression of this nation’s deep culture. Long before westerner, Japanese, or Korean…
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A Mid-Summer Trip – Hong Kong and Macau
A summary of my trip to Hong Kong and Macau…
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Taipei Travel Guide
Taipei Travel Guide For that 20, and 30 something traveler So, you have a week vacation and want to go to Asia. Now this isn’t going to be a cheap trip, but you already know this and have probably looked at airfare. The choice becomes where to go. Japan probably jumps to the top of…
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The Lost
Open window leading to starry eyed ends Dreams of need but never resting I have seen the best of us Staring out screen less expanse Asking why should I walk away Why should I try again Generations of youths ruined Following the path following the rules Great expanses of nothingness opening before them Wandering…
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A Long Strange Trip: Welcome to Taiwan
Tyler Golec, “It has been a long strange trip,” said Chris when my part was all done. It all began though in July 2014. “America made me rich!” The Taiwanese-Japanese said again. “What did you do?” I asked, accepting another beer. “I was a bartender,” he said. “I sold beer at a store before…
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Their Battle For, Part II: A Gravitational Shift
A sci-fi short story by Tyler Golec Year: 73 SA The LU had pulled back from the front in the moments before they set off the nukes. Now they were trying to reestablish their positions before the UNE could reestablish their assault. That meant Tony had to venture out in his radiation suit with his…
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And We Howl
Tyler Golec I’ve seen the brightest among us tossed Mangled, bodies strewn on train tracks Spirits now, riding the rails to Cyberus To raise a glass with Hemingway And adventure with Hunter S. Thompson Far away from this here bat country Where shiny vampires sell novels And Bram Stoker rolls in his grave …
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Don’t Fear the Rain
Tyler Golec I hear thunder on the horizon Rain is falling The wind is in my face but I am no autumn leaf Clinging to a tree lost in cement and grease smoke The thunder rolls, in deep, deafening, tremors It calls me arrogant, Because I will not yield to it Because I…
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Eighteen
Tyler Golec Smoke clouds Youth with new freedom Children, but trying for something more Living now on their own terms Unsteady steps are common here Eyes glazed or red They are not lost But not found Who are they? Who will they become? What will they create? What evils will they commit?…
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