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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

An Alternate Reality

Posted on 04/28/2024 by Khaya Ronkainen

In reality, life is a spectaclebut doom-scrolling is a menace.With each swipe and click, it’s quickdown the rabbit hole into darknesswhere bizarre and illogical...

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From Thrill to Warzone

Posted on 04/26/2024 by Khaya Ronkainen

A world of its own, where connections blossomed. Who could deny the first thrill? Talking with so many people, all at once, around the world. I never questioned...

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History’s Keen Eye

Posted on 04/24/2024 by Khaya Ronkainen

Faint echoes of the past linger —Ghostly wails haunt the presentas history’s keen eye judgesdeeds both dark and bright.Time’s impartial voice prevailsand reveal...

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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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