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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.
Listicles/Project Finding Beauty

A Way of Looking at Boldness

Posted on 09/29/2024 by Khaya Ronkainen

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...

Listicles/Project Finding Beauty

A Way of Looking at Kindness

Posted on 09/22/2024 by Khaya Ronkainen

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...

Listicles/Project Finding Beauty

A Way of Looking at Time

Posted on 09/15/2024 by Khaya Ronkainen

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....

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LATEST BLOG POST: I was told to write about my pre LATEST BLOG POST: I was told to write about my preoccupation. Today, it's the flock factor at its peak, drowning out man-made noise that reminds me about the richness of life. - KR

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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
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ratings: 2 (avg rating 5.00)

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