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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

The Night is Quiet

Posted on 07/24/2022 by Khaya Ronkainen

The night is quietand stealing kisses is the gameI play only with you.

Poetry

This is Country

Posted on 07/17/2022 by Khaya Ronkainen

Hoppers chirpBees hum Fostering speciesFlowers bloom Cotton cloudsBlot the sky Breeze waftsThe sun shines Noon whispersAsserting calm Tractor distractsA wader s...

Poetry

Wilderness, My Friend

Posted on 07/10/2022 by Khaya Ronkainen

We share load in my rucksackand agree, no need for bells and whistles We assist each other navigate difficultiesand agree, anything can be accomplished We quenc...

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COVER REVEAL!  ✨ Hello Good People 😊, today, I’m COVER REVEAL!  ✨

Hello Good People 😊, today, I’m happy to share the cover of my debut novel, Distorted Is The View.

Set in 1980s South Africa, this is a family drama that explores silence, distance, and the fragile ways love survives what is not said. At its heart is a family living inside the strain of partial knowledge—each person seeing only a portion of the truth, each trying, in their own way, to live with what remains hidden.

The title speaks to that inward tension: what is visible, what is obscured, and what becomes distorted when people stand too far from one another to see clearly.	

This book has lived with me for a long time, so sharing the cover feels tender and significant.

For updates, behind-the-scenes and reflections, welcome to my newsletter and blog. Welcome; link in bio! 🙏🏾

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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
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ratings: 2 (avg rating 5.00)

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