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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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On Giving What You Want

Posted on 09/06/2020 by Khaya Ronkainen

The greatness of a community is most accurately measured by the compassionate actions of its members.” – Coretta Scott King. There was a time in the distant pas...

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On Slow Processing

Posted on 05/03/2020 by Khaya Ronkainen

“Write!” I say to a friend. This is in one of our regular correspondence and as we keep each other updated not only of writing but of life. Our correspondence t...

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Reflections by the Lake

Posted on 04/05/2020 by Khaya Ronkainen

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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Seasons Defined Seasons Defined
reviews: 5
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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