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Category: Poetry

The main focus of this blog is poetry. I share some of my poems, drafts or excerpts. More often that not, I rewrite or edit to publish them somewhere else.

Poetry

Clarity Comes in the Morning

Posted on 03/29/2026 by Khaya Ronkainen / 11 Comments

On my walk this morningaround the lake that’s heard mecry, laugh, mourn, and celebrate I felllegs in a front-and-back gymnastic poseand breathed out a small whi...

Poetry

Who Speaks for Peace?

Posted on 03/01/2026 by Khaya Ronkainen

Peace— in a temple of powerone god calls himself a leaderanother calls himself the leaderother gods chime inproclaiming their godlinessall these gods declare wa...

Poetry

I Am a Writer: A Refrain for the Unbowed

Posted on 02/01/2026 by Khaya Ronkainen

I am a writerWords are the toolsI gather to tell stories I am a writerWords are the weaponsI pick up to fight injustice I am a writerWords are the imaginationI ...

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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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