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Who Speaks for Peace?

Posted on 03/01/2026 by Khaya Ronkainen / 5 Comments

Peace— in a temple of powerone god calls himself a leaderanother calls himself the leaderother gods chime inproclaiming their godlinessall these gods declare wa...

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Epistle: On Reclaiming Own Voice

Posted on 02/23/2025 by Khaya Ronkainen

Listen friend —Word has it that censorshipalive and kicking in the 21st centurygags unpalatable booksso as not to offend good people’s ears.What a caterwauling ...

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Ode to Godmothers

Posted on 05/12/2024 by Khaya Ronkainen

In the realm of love’s sweet embraceWhere daughters and sons find their placeYou stand as guardian with care profound,Nurturing blooms as godmothers do. The win...

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