Tales from the
Irish Coast
From his cottage by the Irish Sea, Johnny crafts satirical takes on modern culture, literature, and life. Sharp wit meets coastal wisdom in his irreverent observations about the world around us.
"The Lady Temptresses of Whitehead"
An excerpt from Johnny's coastal poetry collection, inspired by the mysterious allure of his seaside home and the timeless pull of the Irish Sea.
"By the harbor wall where seabirds cry,
And waves crash bold against the stone,
The temptresses of Whitehead lie
In wait for souls who walk alone..."
"They speak in tongues of salt and spray,
Of distant shores and dreams untold,
Yet those who heed their call and stay
Find warmth within the coastal cold."
"For in their song lies ancient truth:
That storms reveal what calm conceals—
The courage found beyond our youth,
The strength that only struggle heals."
"So let the temptresses call your name,
Let wild winds test your spirit's core,
For those who weather digital shame
Find treasure on tomorrow's shore."
From "Coastal Contemplations" - Johnny's collection of poetry written from his cottage by the Irish Sea, Whitehead, County Antrim
Where Poetry Meets Business Wisdom
This poem captures more than just the mystique of coastal Ireland—it reflects the same principles Johnny applies to digital transformation. The "temptresses" represent opportunities that seem risky but offer genuine reward to those brave enough to embrace change.
Just as the poem suggests that storms reveal what calm conceals, Johnny believes that business challenges often hide the greatest opportunities for growth and innovation.
The Metaphor in Practice
"The same way I weather literal storms on the Irish coast, I help businesses weather their digital storms. Both require patience, preparation, and the wisdom to know when to take shelter and when to push forward."
- Johnny Duncan
The Intersection of Art and Technology
Johnny's poetry isn't separate from his technical work—it informs it. The same attention to rhythm, flow, and emotional resonance that goes into his writing shapes how he approaches user experience design and AI personality development.
Cultural Commentary from the Irish Coast
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Explore Johnny's satirical takes on culture, literature, and modern life—each piece infused with Irish wit and the unique perspective of a coastal observer watching the world's absurdities unfold.
Satirical Observations
Irreverent takes on modern culture, mythology, and the absurdities of contemporary life
Featured Pieces:
- • "10 Greek Myths That Reveal Modern Absurdity"
- • "Classic Novels as Clickbait"
- • "Fairy Tale Characters Today"
Literary Commentary
Sharp wit applied to literature, culture, and the collision between tradition and modernity
Featured Pieces:
- • "Like Her before; Lady Temptress"
- • "How long have I been this unwell"
- • "Cultural Deconstructions"
Irish Coastal Musings
Observations on life by the Irish Sea, where ancient wisdom meets contemporary chaos
Featured Pieces:
- • "Storm Walker's Meditations"
- • "Whitehead Reflections"
- • "Seaside Satirist"
Current Projects
Ongoing works exploring the intersection of humor, culture, and human experience
Featured Pieces:
- • "How long have I been this unwell"
- • "That's Fecking Nuts series"
- • "Cultural Commentary Collection"
The Writing Philosophy
"Good satire cuts through pretense like a coastal storm cuts through calm. It reveals truth by stripping away the comfortable lies we tell ourselves about culture, literature, and modern life."
From his cottage by the Irish Sea, Johnny observes the world's absurdities with the detached clarity that only distance can provide. His satirical commentary combines Irish wit with literary insight, creating pieces that both entertain and illuminate the ridiculous nature of contemporary culture.