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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

Now, I Shall Walk!

Posted on 06/26/2019 by Khaya Ronkainen

I think of a word simple and sacred. Yet nothing comes to mind in praise of slowness. For the restless mind with thoughts swirling like a gypsy skirt is stuck W...

Poetry

A Seasonal Rhythm

Posted on 06/19/2019 by Khaya Ronkainen

Locust spins and sings its heart outbefore the wagtail takes its share.The squirrel climbs fast down a treestops and sniffs a baby rabbitnibbling tender twigs w...

Poetry

Language is a Bridge

Posted on 06/12/2019 by Khaya Ronkainen

on arable land a receptive plant blossoms and flowers with heart smile their language a linking bridge for the young to see sun rise For Midweek Motif, bridge, ...

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