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A Way of Looking at October

Posted on 10/12/2025 by Khaya Ronkainen

This is my way of looking at October, not just as a month, but as a state of being. A season of celebration, of stretching joy beyond a single day, of noticing ...

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A Way of Looking at Ageing

Posted on 10/08/2023 by Khaya Ronkainen

1. The amusing aspect of ageing is in words, not numbers. Consider rebel and repel as magnetic poles that attract or repulse, for instance! This change in meani...

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Appreciating the Beauty of Silence

Posted on 10/02/2022 by Khaya Ronkainen

There’s utter silence— Nature stands in awe behind its poem and welcomes the moon. - Khaya Ronkainen Hey, Good People! I’m taking a full blogging break to...

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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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