A Way of Looking at Boldness
i. As I venture off-the-beaten-path, heading south, I throw away the mussel talisman around my neck. Instead, I rely on a bottle of Black Balsam I dragged all t...
Author: Khaya Ronkainen
Khaya Ronkainen writes poetry, creative nonfiction and fiction. This blog explores all things writing and living, aka personal history, cross-cultural experiences, nature, language, and the many ways people carry home within and across borders.
A Way of Looking at Kindness
i. Clammed up, I’m an uncooked mussel as I board the bus. The lingering scent of passport checks fills the air, for we’re about to cross imaginary man-made bord...
A Way of Looking at Time
i. Despite the best efforts of countless intellectuals, time remains a fugitive. It’s hard to capture. ii. Yet time is an old friend who never fails to show up....