A Polish Poet Who Writes With Inspiration No Matter Her Health Status
The Mt Kenya Times 
Kasia Dominik
By: Wanjohi. P. Mugambi
Tell us briefly who you are and share more about yourself.
My name is Kasia Dominik. I am from Poland. By profession, I am a historian, but my passion is poetry. I have always written poetry, though I also love exploring essays, columns, and short stories. I can’t imagine a day without writing. My friends call me the “Halina Poświatowska of the 21st century.”
What motivated you to become who you are now?
I have been chronically ill for over 20 years, and each day is a fight for survival. Over this time, many people have come and gone in my life. Some taught me valuable lessons, while others were a burden, yet each person has shaped who I am today. However, the most important influences were my grandmother and my father. They showed me how to live, to be a good person, to help others, and to be present for those around me.
What does your ideal day look like?
I don’t have one specific ideal day—every day that I live through is ideal. As I mentioned, my illness impacts me from the inside out, so if I’m able to open my eyes and see the dawn, that already makes it an ideal day.
What is your favorite aspect of your work?
Writing poetry that carries a message and can help others. It’s a beautiful feeling to know that someone read my poem and was able to improve their life because of it.
What is the hardest part of what you do?
Writing is becoming more challenging as my hands continue to weaken. Each day, they grow less able, which makes functioning difficult. Despite this, I strive to do what brings joy, so I can share that joy with others and send it out into the world with gratitude for life.
Have you ever encountered challenges in your work? Please tell us about them.
Certainly—every day is a challenge for me in many ways. Being someone who serves as an example for many people is a responsibility. However, I try to stay grounded as an ordinary girl who loves people, loves to write, and loves life.
How do you encourage yourself to keep moving forward?
I walk a lot, aiming to cover a few kilometers each day. After all, movement extends life, oxygenates the brain, and releases the happiness hormone.
Do you promote your work? If so, please tell us how it has helped.
I don’t formally promote my poetry. I post it in Facebook groups and wait for feedback, comments, corrections, and advice. I love learning from others 😊
What advice would you give someone who wants to be like you?
Everyone is unique, and you should never want to be someone else. Our individuality makes us one of a kind. So, let’s be ourselves—the best version of ourselves—by sharing kindness with others and spreading smiles around us.
If you had the chance, what impact would you want to have on the world, your country, and yourself?
I would want people to be more open to one another, to help each other, and to share joy and happiness. We are only here for a short time, so let’s leave a legacy in the form of smiles and kindness reflected in the eyes of those who will remember us.
If someone wants to check out your work and what you do, where can they find you? Your handles?
I’m on Facebook, and anyone is welcome to write to me
My handles are Kasia Dominik.
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