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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.

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A Way of Looking at the Rain

Posted on 07/06/2025 by Khaya Ronkainen / 7 Comments

They say rain isn’t universal—No two cultures see it quite the same.To one, it’s grace falling from the skycoaxing green from brown, life from stillness.To anot...

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Epistle: On Reclaiming Own Voice

Posted on 02/23/2025 by Khaya Ronkainen

Listen friend —Word has it that censorshipalive and kicking in the 21st centurygags unpalatable booksso as not to offend good people’s ears.What a caterwauling ...

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Ode to Godmothers

Posted on 05/12/2024 by Khaya Ronkainen

In the realm of love’s sweet embraceWhere daughters and sons find their placeYou stand as guardian with care profound,Nurturing blooms as godmothers do. The win...

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ON READING: I read globally, across genres and acc ON READING: I read globally, across genres and according to seasons. ✨📚

 My summer reading typically includes genres that offer some lighthearted moments: wit and irony, and a bit of romance, if possible. They don’t have to be “beach reads” but provide food for thought.

From time to time, I also reread some novels. And despite an author’s output, I gravitate toward a single favourite book. 

Right now, I’m reading the comedy of manners / social commentary set in South Africa and still enjoying it. 💫👌🏾

What are your go-to genres for summer reading? 😘

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