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Category: Prose

To share my experiences, observations and stories, I write short pieces of prose,ย  especially for the readers averse to poetry.

 

 

 

Prose

Reflections on the Lake

Posted on 04/05/2020 by Khaya Ronkainen / 41 Comments

As I wander around the frozen lake, I ponder if there is any difference between solitude and isolation as they both honour alone time. But then, what is time wh...

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The Entry Point

Posted on 03/01/2020 by Khaya Ronkainen / 55 Comments

Growing up, I was never sporty. But I enjoyed hanging out in sporty circles, where my sporty sisterโ€™s suitors sometimes mistaken me for her. I was mostly a book...

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A Short-lived Poetic Romance

Posted on 02/02/2020 by Khaya Ronkainen / 26 Comments

One day on my way to the library, I met a boy. The handsome but rather short boy stepped in front of me and smiled. Without any formalities but eye contact, he ...

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Hiking is my faith, and I'm its devotee. ๐Ÿ’ซpoetry | nature | books ๐Ÿ‡ฟ๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ฎ

Fifty-two words of snow I know not But I know how Fifty-two words of snow I know not
But I know how much a simple thing 
Like a snowfall can fill my heart with joy.โ„๏ธโค๏ธ

~ Khaya Ronkainen
From Shades of White

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I have a habit, practice, ritual or whatever one p I have a habit, practice, ritual or whatever one prefers to call it of choosing a "word" each year. The word serves as a guide for my creative goals and also anchors my creative process.โœ๏ธ๐Ÿ“š

As I was coming with my word for 2021, Rajani's poem above helped me reflect on what I had asked the universe last year and what I received in return. All this demonstrates the power of words.๐Ÿ˜˜

If you're interested in finding out about what my word for 2021, read more "On Being Deliberate" on my blog...link on the bio.

To read more of Rajani's contemplative and soulful poems, reach out to her @tp_poetry for a FREE copy of her recently published chapbook, The Night is My Mirror.๐Ÿ™Œ

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THE STATE OF AFFAIRS: Friendly numbers pair at sub THE STATE OF AFFAIRS: Friendly numbers pair at sub-zero; the cold grips and ruffles old bones.

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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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