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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 Emphasis on Selectivity

Posted on 04/10/2019 by Khaya Ronkainen

“Don’t go out looking for experience for its own sake.” ~ Saul Bellow It is the thing—under no circumstancesto give into Invitations are plentybut snobberypays ...

Poetry

In Solitude I Breathe

Posted on 03/27/2019 by Khaya Ronkainen

“Solitude is painful when one is young, but delightful when one is more mature.” ~ Albert Einstein I once got into trouble with words Unfiltered impetus started...

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Behind the Clouds

Posted on 02/27/2019 by Khaya Ronkainen

…the sun shines. “If there are no clouds there will be no rain.” ~ Chinese Proverb for Poets United note: My chapbook is now available on Kind...

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khaya.ronkainen

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Recently, I had the privilege of hearing "the story behind" the Origin Story, when I attended Mariam Haji's solo exhibition in #Porvoo. Thank you, Mariam @scandarabianart for the gift of your art and generosity of your time. 🙏🏾💜

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