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Project Finding Beauty

Poetry’s Ability to Foster a Sense of Belonging

Posted on 04/09/2023 by Khaya Ronkainen

To state the obvious, It’s April! A month to celebrate poetry and its role in our society. What better way than to highlight its benefits? Some of those benefit...

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Musings Inspired by a Dead Poet’s Livelihood

Posted on 02/05/2023 by Khaya Ronkainen

The trajectory of poets interests me. Poetry has evolved over the centuries. But are poets better off today financially than their 19th century counterparts, fo...

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Project Finding Beauty

Beauty of Clarity

Posted on 04/10/2022 by Khaya Ronkainen

Beauty comes tiptoeing in the morning. backstory: I don’t write a poem everyday but I read or listen to a poem every morning. This morning ritual helps me ease ...

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PROJECT FINDING BEAUTY: No matter the chaos in our PROJECT FINDING BEAUTY: No matter the chaos in our world right now, and no matter where you are—in the air, on land or at sea—you can always find ONE BEAUTIFUL THING to marvel at. Go on; give it a try! 

Anyway, to all who celebrate the summer solstice, Happy Midsummer / Hyvää Juhannusta / Glad Midsommar!!! 💫💛 If you don't, I wish a delightful weekend, regardless. 😘

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Khaya Ronkainen's books on Goodreads
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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