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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

Biodiversity on a Platter

Posted on 04/30/2019 by Khaya Ronkainen

a girl born under the scales generous to a fault conserves supply of smiles puts biodiversity on a platter, for eating clean ain’t black and white for Poets Uni...

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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 ...

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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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INTRODUCING Character: Bella! 🐕‍🦺😊 Almost forgot INTRODUCING Character: Bella! 🐕‍🦺😊

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Seasons Defined Seasons Defined
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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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