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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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How Will My Pen Give Thanks?

Posted on 04/08/2016 by Khaya Ronkainen

On edges and extremes, singular distress. A blank page or a capture by a character with issues, I fumble towards a dark and stinky mess. What madness! Deprived ...

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A Dirge Like Birdsong

Posted on 04/04/2016 by Khaya Ronkainen

There’s pouncing and there’s prancing in birthday suits I mean, of the lot taking delight in spring. Strut and stride egg-laying creatures boasting ...

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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

So much to learn from nature...💫 Find the complete piece on the blogs. Link in bio, always. 

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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
reviews: 2
ratings: 2 (avg rating 5.00)

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