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Category: Prose

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

 

 

 

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The Study of WoMan

Posted on 03/24/2024 by Khaya Ronkainen

In celebration of Women’s History Month, I’m revisiting WoMan. Given the current state of affairs, it’s clear her work is not done. WoMan is a poem I wrote year...

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On Making Your Own Joy

Posted on 11/28/2021 by Khaya Ronkainen

The holiday season can be a time of great joy or sadness, depending on where it finds one. I’ve been on both sides of the coin. But let’s consider this, holiday...

Prose

Menopause in the Time of Covid-19 Pandemic

Posted on 09/05/2021 by Khaya Ronkainen

I remember telling a friend as she reached her milestone that it was not all downhill from here but midlife is a vantage point. In hindsight, I now realized I h...

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Seasons Defined Seasons Defined
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