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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.
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Love Happens Everyday

Posted on 02/13/2019 by Khaya Ronkainen

Cynics are in disagreementWhat is a box of chocolateBut life to give a toothache! I don’t mean to offend as IGather a tercet to sing a songBut there’s a wonderf...

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An Exceptional Gift

Posted on 01/30/2019 by Khaya Ronkainen

“Someone I loved once gave me a box full of darkness. It took me years to understand that this too, was a gift.” – Mary Oliver tentacles that crawlinvade life, ...

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Beneath the Snow

Posted on 01/24/2019 by Khaya Ronkainen

“Can we talk climate?” asks Susan at Poets United. cold grewof snow and icefingers scrubbedwinter winds awayfor morning came One of the things that used to vex ...

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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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