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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.
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A Seasonal Rhythm

Posted on 06/19/2019 by Khaya Ronkainen

Locust spins and sings its heart outbefore the wagtail takes its share.The squirrel climbs fast down a treestops and sniffs a baby rabbitnibbling tender twigs w...

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Language is a Bridge

Posted on 06/12/2019 by Khaya Ronkainen

on arable land a receptive plant blossoms and flowers with heart smile their language a linking bridge for the young to see sun rise For Midweek Motif, bridge, ...

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Appreciation

Posted on 06/07/2019 by Khaya Ronkainen

1. Literature lives on I recently revisited Ray Bradbury’s classic Fahrenheit 451 in a movie form; an HBO adaptation. Even though the plot is slightly different...

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Seasons Defined Seasons Defined
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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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