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The Power of Poetry

Posted on 04/05/2024 by Khaya Ronkainen

Say fame played no part!With suffering in the worldbroken hearts to mend,poetry contains spilled inkto rewrite joy and yes, live. Prompt 5 for Write Right @ Tho...

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His Eyes Were Watching Me

Posted on 06/26/2022 by Khaya Ronkainen

Tall and powerfulHis sharp eyes were watching meReady to defendThe fine dame and precious clutch,I leave the nesting pair be p.s. Happy Midsummer to all who cel...

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Language is a Bridge

Posted on 06/12/2019 by Khaya Ronkainen

on arable land a receptive plant blossoms and flowers with heart smile their language a linking bridge for the young to see sun rise For Midweek Motif, bridge, ...

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