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In Solitude I Breathe

Posted on 03/27/2019 by Khaya Ronkainen

“Solitude is painful when one is young, but delightful when one is more mature.” ~ Albert Einstein I once got into trouble with words Unfiltered impetus started...

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Tightrope Walking

Posted on 01/16/2019 by Khaya Ronkainen

Life is poetry poetry is Life I stand in the middle and at risk of tipping over for Poets United note: this is my own version of a concrete poem; a wobbly T rep...

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Life in Verse & Visuals

khaya.ronkainen

Poetry | Creative Nonfiction | Fiction
📖 Author of The Sheltering | A Poetry Collection
Weaving stories to inspire & connect 🇿🇦🇫🇮🌍

INTRODUCING CHARACTER: Sam (or Samandla, her full INTRODUCING CHARACTER: Sam (or Samandla, her full name). ✨

Sam is the first character I’m introducing from my forthcoming novel, Distorted Is The View.

She is the child at the edge of adult silences, the one who notices more than she can name, and still reaches for love.

I wrote a little about what she has taught me. The full post is now on the blog, Making Room for the Child’s Knowing: Mercy, is now on the blog. 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
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ratings: 2 (avg rating 5.00)

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