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Poet Iconic Vol. 1 — A Decade of Poetry
by Kelley Ann Hornyak

For over ten years, I’ve been sharing poems here in an attempt to understand the world — and myself.

Poet Iconic, Vol. 1 gathers the moments I couldn't keep inside: love lost and found, quiet battles with anxiety, the long climb toward healing.

These are poems for anyone who’s ever felt silenced, broken, hopeful, brave.

Each page is a small rebellion, a reminder that your voice matters, even when it shakes.

Some days, writing was survival. Other days, it was celebration.

Either way, every word was a way forward.

The hardest stories to tell are the ones that set you free.

What Readers Are Saying

“LOVED it! Full of beautiful, poignant poetry that’ll make you think. Very relatable too. A powerful work of art.”
—Tony Primeau via Goodreads

“Kelley Ann Hornyak has gifted readers with this stunning collection. It is truly a poetic journey, fragments of a life story, well-penned reflections from a creative soul. The poems portray a range of emotions and touch upon personal themes such as love, pain, tragedy, and empowerment. A wonderful read.”
—Jennifer via Goodreads

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internal sunshine — a poem about overcoming compulsive habits and dissociation
poetry, thoughts
internal sunshine — a poem about overcoming compulsive habits and dissociation
poetry, thoughts
poetry, thoughts
Writing to you while the winter storm swirls outside
thoughts
Writing to you while the winter storm swirls outside
thoughts
thoughts
Writing goals for 2024 — poetry books, horror novels, and more
thoughts
Writing goals for 2024 — poetry books, horror novels, and more
thoughts
thoughts
Celebrating profound connections with pop culture muses
Celebrating profound connections with pop culture muses
Creative rejuvenation — the journey back to writing
thoughts, creativity
Creative rejuvenation — the journey back to writing
thoughts, creativity
thoughts, creativity
Forever Giver — a poem about giving too much or codependency in relationships
poetry
Forever Giver — a poem about giving too much or codependency in relationships
poetry
poetry
Toxicity — a poem about moving on from a relationship
poetry
Toxicity — a poem about moving on from a relationship
poetry
poetry
Be Careful Who You Love — a poem about love gone wrong
poetry
Be Careful Who You Love — a poem about love gone wrong
poetry
poetry
the most difficult pieces — a poem about bitterness after a breakup
poetry
the most difficult pieces — a poem about bitterness after a breakup
poetry
poetry
Blue Green — a poem in loving memory of my uncle and father figure, Johnnie Lynn Zambrowski (1946–2020)
poetry, in loving memory
Blue Green — a poem in loving memory of my uncle and father figure, Johnnie Lynn Zambrowski (1946–2020)
poetry, in loving memory
poetry, in loving memory
Eternal Refrain — a poem About Michael Jackson
poetry, in loving memory, influences
Eternal Refrain — a poem About Michael Jackson
poetry, in loving memory, influences
poetry, in loving memory, influences
Darkness's Hand — a poem about leaving trauma behind
poetry
Darkness's Hand — a poem about leaving trauma behind
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poetry

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