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Author: Khaya Ronkainen

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

The Beauty of Receiving

Posted on 09/12/2021 by Khaya Ronkainen

To ask is to be strong. backstory: Today, I simply want to say THANK YOU to everyone, who read and responded to my big ask, last week’s post. Because at its cor...

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Menopause in the Time of Covid-19 Pandemic

Posted on 09/05/2021 by Khaya Ronkainen

I remember telling a friend as she reached her milestone that it was not all downhill from here but midlife is a vantage point. In hindsight, I now realized I h...

Project Finding Beauty

Pressing Memories

Posted on 08/29/2021 by Khaya Ronkainen

I press memories as summer escapes. backstory: Have you noticed that when you feel or express gratitude, your mood improves remarkably? This is what has started...

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Seasons Defined Seasons Defined
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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
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