Clarity on Load-shedding | by Khaya Ronkainen | African Poetry

I visited
a country

romantic people
live there

eat dinner
by candlelight

most days.
Cold shower—–

remedy illusions.
Where’s energy?

I asked
they answered

We have
strong plans

short, medium
and longterm.

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About the Author:

Khaya Ronkainen was born and bred in South Africa. She currently live in Finland where she juggle writing, studying, interning and/or volunteering.