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Khaya Ronkainen is a writer, poet and creative professional. Her blog focuses on all things poetry and creative nonfiction.
Project Finding Beauty

Reflections in the Looking Glass

Posted on 04/30/2023 by Khaya Ronkainen / 31 Comments

I catch her reflection in the looking glassand see an inner glow, true beautythat stems from all she stands for Each strand of hair on her crownis strength, an ...

Project Finding Beauty

Poetry’s Ability to Foster a Sense of Belonging

Posted on 04/09/2023 by Khaya Ronkainen / 21 Comments

To state the obvious, It’s April! A month to celebrate poetry and its role in our society. What better way than to highlight its benefits? Some of those benefit...

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Finding Magic in the Mundane

Posted on 03/19/2023 by Khaya Ronkainen / 23 Comments

The world is full of magic things, patiently waiting for our senses to grow sharper” ~ W.B. Yeats This time last year, I had no idea what I wanted to plant. It&...

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"In a true you-and-I relationship, we are present "In a true you-and-I relationship, we are present mindfully, nonintrusively, the way we are present with things in nature. We do not tell a birch tree it should be more like an elm. We face it with no agenda, only an appreciation that becomes participation: 'I love looking at this birch' becomes 'I am this birch' and then 'I and this birch are opening to a mystery that transcends and holds us both." -- David Richo

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Khaya Ronkainen's books on Goodreads
Seasons Defined Seasons Defined
reviews: 5
ratings: 6 (avg rating 4.83)

From the Depths of Darkness: A Collection of Dark Poetry Left in the Light From the Depths of Darkness: A Collection of Dark Poetry Left in the Light
reviews: 2
ratings: 2 (avg rating 5.00)

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