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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

Blow Me a Kiss

Posted on 04/19/2017 by Khaya Ronkainen

And what is love? Surely not the fleeting butterflies in summer. It’s your everydayness that gets My fingers twirling absentmindedly Tracing contours of a...

Poetry

Unearthed

Posted on 04/08/2017 by Khaya Ronkainen

capricious April a classical repertoire whose loveliness is hidden Note: Poem inspired by Midweek Motif at Poets United.

Poetry

The Celebration

Posted on 12/10/2016 by Khaya Ronkainen

Year wraps inside white flutter covers tracks left by despair snowflakes at liberty to define equality As we go to sleep expecting to wake up to a brighter tomo...

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Seasons Defined Seasons Defined
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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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