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Reflections in the Looking Glass

Posted on 04/30/2023 by Khaya Ronkainen

I catch her reflection in the looking glassand see an inner glow, true beautythat stems from all she stands for Each strand of hair on her crownis strength, an ...

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Self-care in a Box

Posted on 05/01/2022 by Khaya Ronkainen

Breathe. Let go. And remind yourself that this very moment is the only one you know you have for sure. ~ Oprah I need no reminding how short life is, as the quo...

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  • Making Room for Care: Devotion
  • Making Room for the Child’s Knowing: Mercy
  • Revealing the Cover: Distorted Is The View

Life in Verse & Visuals

khaya.ronkainen

Poetry | Creative Nonfiction | Fiction
📖 // debut DISTORTED IS THE VIEW out June 9, 2026 🇿🇦🇫🇮🌍

INTRODUCING Character: Teresa  Teresa, the no-non INTRODUCING Character: Teresa 

Teresa, the no-nonsense and loving nanny in Distorted Is The View, is the holder. She balances devotion and loyalty but also the weight of holding other people’s secrets.

For a lesson learned from her, read the complete post, Making Room for Care: Devotion. Link in bio!

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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
reviews: 2
ratings: 2 (avg rating 5.00)

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