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Project Finding Beauty

Hair Washing Days

Posted on 08/22/2021 by Khaya Ronkainen

Hair washing days are "ME" days. backstory: I’ve come to treasure things I used to take for granted, when I was still living in South Africa because of their sc...

Project Finding Beauty

Acceptance

Posted on 08/15/2021 by Khaya Ronkainen

ACCEPTANCE is embracing strengths and flaws. backstory: Some of the ways I uphold my integrity are empathy, kindness and keeping my promises. Lately, I’ve been ...

Project Finding Beauty

Sleepless Nights

Posted on 08/08/2021 by Khaya Ronkainen

On sleepless nights, beauty reveals itself. backstory: Between the restless planet, pandemic and unrest in the world, it can be difficult to sleep at times. Luc...

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Life in Verse & Visuals

khaya.ronkainen

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

INTRODUCING Character: George  George, husband an INTRODUCING Character: George 

George, husband and father, is the seeker: a man who wants to matter at home, but carries shame and a love that does not always know how to stay out. 

For a lesson learned from him, read the complete post, Making Room for Truth: Compassion. Link in bio!

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Seasons Defined Seasons Defined
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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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