Hi Everyone,
Well my stage-fright is over and I think it went well. Please listen to the recording of the whole reading and let me know if you agree:)
I am adding a few pics Dale took along with changing images.. Thank you Dale
for making these readings possible!!
So if you would like. just press play, sit back and relax and enjoy!!
Reciting “Allies of The Night” – Painting by Jan Betts
The audience below staying cozy by the fire
Reciting “Leaves of Mercy”
Everyone’s favorite..The Swamp House
Maybe next time, you can join me in avatar form…in the audience:):)
I would love that!!
Digital Rabbit Hole 
I wasn’t sure what to paste in, per our comment exchange on the initial post. But, enjoying catching up on the recording, after I missed the original premiere! Thanks for the update! (I can’t get onto Second Life, because my computer is too archaic for the program!)
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Yes, going into Second Life can be challenging. This is why I decided to stream my readings so at least you can hear them…So glad you are enjoying the ones you missed. Thank you so much for listening 🤗
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It was a magical hour. Thank you, Karima!
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Thank you for being there the whole hour// Big hugs. I lit up when I saw you:) XXX
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This was a great reading! So cool that you can put the whole recording up. I’m honored to have been the stagehand; everyone enjoyed it very much!
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You are the best stagehand Dale (and friend) in all the virtual worlds of the Metaverse..Thank you for helping out once again..You made it less stressful and fun for me too:)
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I’ll be enjoying your recitation very soon…thanks a lot for sharing them with us, dear Karima ❤️
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Ohh my pleasure dear Navin…I hope you enjoy it!! Thank you for listening when you do:)
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I’ll soon listen to it…am sure I’m gonna enjoy it 😊
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I love the way this virtual space works! I will have to see about making an avatar. 🙂
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Oh Jaya i love your idea!! Inshallah
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Very powerful, Karima! I enjoyed it very much.
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Ohh thank you for listening Dawn….I appreciate your gesture and your comment very much.
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My pleasure.
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The laughter in your voice is so lovely!
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also – I didn’t realize that Natasha was so young! She was younger than me!
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Yes, she would have turned 41 in a few months.
i hope you enjoyed the reading. Thank you so much, for taking the time, to listen. Really!! ❤️
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*LOVE*
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❤️❤️🤗🌹❤️❤️
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Awww that’s so sweet David..Did you hear my shout out to you?
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😀 Yes! 😀
“David in Israel” ! ❤ ❤ ❤
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loved listening to you LIVE Karima. You were so awesome.. these added pics are incredible`!
Love it!1 💖💖🙏 Kudos to your sultry voice and superb choice of music and here’s to the artists!
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Yay Cindy so glad you listened!! Did you hear my shout-out to you
Wow thank you so much for all you say here Cindy…you never know. maybe net time, i can see you in the audience!! That would be amazing. Thank you so much for your appreciation and kudos!!
i’m smiling ear to ear.🤗❤️🌹
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Oh wow I did not! I will go back to me and thank you so much Leslie just take as I was in my car and I thought it that way. We zoom home so I can dress for the occasion and dance and sing with you 😂
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This is amazing! And the recitations are wonderful, Karima. Glad to have this opportunity💛✨
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Aww thank you, Deeksha, for taking the time to listen to it.
i am thrilled you really enjoyed it!! ❤️🦋🙏
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Dejar Donna Karima. Gracias por darnos tanta natural belleza. Gracias por darnos de las porifundidades del infinito, esa bella voz que envuelve ternura y mensaje. Gracias por tu saludo para Miriam y Mario. We love you.
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Awww con mucho gusto Marito y Miriam..el gusto es mio y me alegro tanto que la hayan gustado. Tus palabras me inspiran y me llenan con mucha satsfación Dios les bendiga siempre..❤️🇨🇷🎉 Viva Costa Rica !! Viva!!🇨🇷🤗
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This was a beautiful musical hour after about one year. All the poems combined with your magical voice and matching tunes created a mesmerising effect. Really enjoyed it. Tribute to Nat was really touching. It had to be. And thank you for the shout-out.
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Wow Kaushal..sorry I just saw your comment…I am usually not so remiss and I just love it.. The fact you even listened and then left your beautiful words, means so much to me. If I could capture your attention and create a “mesmerizing effect” then I feel so happy to know you took the time to hear it. Thank you for being so wonderfully supportive.. 🙏🌹🦋
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It was truly my pleasure, Karima. Always welcome 😊💖💐
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It’s always wonderful to hear you read, and last week was no exception. Loved the readings and the music too. It was amazing, Karima. ❤️🤗✨🌹
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Thank you my friend, and forgive me for only seeing this now. I’m trying to catch up after being short of time for a few days. It really means so much you took the time to listen/ I hope you heard your shout out in the intro.. Thank you again, Jeff!!
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Dear Karima,
finally I found the time to listen to this recording of your wonderful reading. What a beautiful treat to the ears, heart and imagination! Outside my windows the sun is setting and the heat of a summer day is waning, creating just the perfect stage for your performance. Mesmerizing, really! Thank you so much for recording this so I did not have to miss out ❤
Hugss, Joey
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Awww Joey, so glad you enjoyed it!! Love how you described your summer afternoon ambiance…the perfect venue for listening:) I am so glad you enjoyed the reading…maybe July 8th I can coax you to be there hugsss
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Won’t need much coaxing hehe…
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Had an absolutely amazing time listening to it Karima. Transported to a fairy land of sorts with all that music and your voice, playing in perfect sync. I remember the one about your mother driving to Costa Rica from our conversation. It sounded even better today. The second dedication to Natasha brought tears to my eyes. And there were so many moments when I was swaying, humming, wondering at the phrases, the music and the brains behind creating and bringing them together. It was a mood Karima the whole thing, the very best of it. Thanks for sharing. Keep inspired.
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Thank you my dear friend to the far west of me:) Thank you for listening to my reading Sundaram, I love how you allow yourself to fall into the feeling, the stream of a live virtual reading..where music is as important as the poetry itself..but it weaves and combines into one experience. Thank you for this wonderful feedback and yes..the 2nd poem of Nat’s is very hard for me to do, My first time live, but in her honor, I could do it. Thank you Sundaram, so far away and yet so connected to these readings. It’s my honor and privilege to know you that you listened and allowed yourself to be carried on the mood 🙏
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Ohh you are a second life player! I am using imvu. I love the pics you shared. It is beautiful
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Thank you so much, so glad you enjoyed the pictures..Funny, I have been in Second Life for going on 15 years..I never think of it as a game (no point to it really..just like Life) but as an alternative world. I don’t know of imvu.Is this a newer virtual platform?
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IMVU platform is the first avatar online social network game, second life came after it a few years later in 2009 i believe. I do role-playing alot on imvu. Try googling IMVU platform just for fun.
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I will Google it..thank you! Second Life started June 23, 2003, I came in, in 2007.
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Ohh my haha.. it seems imvu came a year after 2nd life. I came in.. in 2008. My apologies. Well have a good day!
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No problem, and yes IMVU is more popular as it is easier to navigate, ( I read) but I am a builder and love building, so I am in SL and also Opensim too to be able to create using prim manipulation and mesh:) This was a nice exchange..thank you for starting it:)
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Thank you for lending me your ear.
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KARIMA, KARIMA, KARIMA ! I listened to your poetry reading. All 55::18 ! How do I put it into words ? Your voice and your talent touched my heart and soul as words rarely have touched me before. YOU KINDRED SPRIT ! I AM PROUD TO CALL YOU MY FRIEND !
EVEN MORE ! You are my ” Sister in Spirit ! You called out my name !! I am flattered and humbled. Perhaps when the stars align, our paths will cross. “SOMEDAY”. Perhaps we can look into each others eyes and recognize each other from a YESTERDAY long ago.
To return your gift, this simple poem is for you,
No need to see you when I hear your voice,
Your song whispers to my spirit,
Your voice is calm, clear and true,
a serendipity, a pleasure, a joy,
a true lady reciting poetry in the wilderness,
a seeker, an old soul, a new friend
Marc
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I am so humbled Marc that you listened to my entire reading and that you found pleasure in my performance, Thank you so much for taking the time to listen to my poems, and to identify and enjoy each one. That means a lot. I am smiling that you heard your shout-out..I had hoped that you would listen to the recording sometime:) and you did:):) Thank you for this beautiful comment and your generosity of spirit:)
PS You own poem is beautiful..thank you for writing it for me. 🙏
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YA OA TOA- Tahitian for : ” No! I thank you ! ” When I heard the SHOUT OUT from you during the recital, I was pleasantly surprised ! Your poetry recital was WONDERFUL !
You are a very talented lady. Keep writing ! You have a gift….and you are a gift !
Always your friend,
Marc My Blog address : docofthebay.blog @ WordPress.com Marc David Baker
However, I am not as talented as YOU !
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