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Category: Conversations with Poets

Here you’ll find interviews with poets about their books, poems, creative process as well as themes explored in their works and philosophy about life. Because sometimes I read a book that moves or excites me. And if I’m lucky enough, I get to chat with the poets whose books I’ve enjoyed.

Conversations with Poets

The Possibility Poet: H. Hennenburg

Posted on 09/18/2020 by Khaya Ronkainen

It’s my great pleasure to bring you another conversation with a poet I admire, H. Hennenburg. H.’s work is deep and multilayered yet accessible to the rea...

Conversations with Poets

The Midnight Poet: Ben Ditmars

Posted on 11/22/2019 by Khaya Ronkainen

I often lament about the negative side of social media. Today, I want to add that I am sometimes thankful for the opportunity to make real connections with peop...

Conversations with Poets

The Unlikely Poet: Rajani Radhakrishnan

Posted on 10/18/2019 by Khaya Ronkainen

Blogging is a wonderful way to meet and connect with poets (and their works) I wouldn’t have otherwise discovered. Today I feature one such poet I met on the bl...

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Central Question: How much can love survive when t Central Question: How much can love survive when truth is partial, silence is protective and betrayal has already entered the room? 

This is the novel's preoccupation. But love is not limited to romantic relationships, but also familial relations and friendships. Something to ponder...🤔

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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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