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A Stranger Gave Me A Poem

Posted on 04/17/2022 by Khaya Ronkainen

A stranger gave me a poem [ ] That poem gave me solaceand it was all I neededto know I was not alonedespite the silence, for griefis very personal yet universal...

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✨ "Whatever you are looking for is also looking ✨ "Whatever you are looking for is also looking for you… Be available and ready when it shows up." — Sahndra Fon Dufe

When I began sharing and celebrating African literature, I only hoped to spark curiosity and open doors to its richness for wider audiences. What I didn’t realize was that in doing so, I was also opening doors for myself. 🌍📚

This journey continues to show me that when we honour our stories and make them visible, they find their way to people—and opportunities—beyond what we can imagine.

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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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ratings: 2 (avg rating 5.00)

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