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Poetry

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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An Alternate Reality

Posted on 04/28/2024 by Khaya Ronkainen

In reality, life is a spectaclebut doom-scrolling is a menace.With each swipe and click, it’s quickdown the rabbit hole into darknesswhere bizarre and illogical...

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