“The Coming of the Sea” by Ganso Artis
Please click Play to listen to me reciting my poem to the music,
“Whispering Sea” by Bliss
“The Coming of the Sea”
for Ganso Artis the artist
Oh the Sea is coming!
It’s the coming of the Sea!
But… do not run.
Free your breath and swim!
Look how the source now pours from him!
Bathe in these phantasmagoric tides
being born behind his rapture- lidded eyes,
nightmares being juggled by daylight grins,
mundane twisting into the insane.
If you are brave,
you will let the storyteller wash you away.
Not one picture is like another,
cresting on waves,
spilling in spume,
pumping from the tap he broke,
when he let his will to flow, which started
what he knew would be, and soon,
out of his control.
With the smile of a madman in ecstasy,
a psychotic Master’s prophecy,
he churns the sugared salted waters,
to float a child’s boat of fairy fantasies,
then into dark anxiety below deep sea swells and gales.
where swim the monsters of the deep,
hungry squids and killer whales.
What ever he dreams from now on will come true.
Only the brave will let this storyteller wash them away.
Only the intrepid will stand near him and stay,
tidal waves of imagery crashing down upon those
who do not fear to drown today.
“Oh, The Sea is coming!”
“It’s The Coming of the Sea!”
Karima Hoisan
Sept. 9, 2010
Misty Shores Virtual Art Gallery
* I apologize for the quality of the image,
I had to take a snapshot where it hangs
in my Gallery in Second Life
and it’s not very sharp.
Digital Rabbit Hole 
The storyteller as the vast endless sea… I love it! 🙂 All about letting go and experiencing it, as it so often is…
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Thank you Dale glad you feel that way.. and yes, that is when the storytelling magic..sweeps us away:) Did you enjoy the recording?
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Oh, yes! I don’t mention that enough 🙂 but your readings are always so good; they add whole additional levels of meaning…
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Blushes and bows:) 🙏Dale🙏
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Your dreamy words of the “the sea is coming” with gorgeous music is a safe haven for change and moving forward Karima when facing the enemy.
Great lines of a lullaby with repeat. Bravo Karima!💞
“With the smile of a madman in ecstasy,
a psychotic Master’s prophecy,
he churns the sugared salted waters,
to float a child’s boat of fairy fantasies,
then into dark anxiety below deep sea swells and gales.
where swim the monsters of the deep,
hungry squids and killer whales.
What ever he dreams from now on will come true.”
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Ohh just love how much you got into this recording Cindy..So enjoyed that you felt it like a lullaby with the music. You are such a sensitive listener and commentator. The absolute best! You give yourself up to the experience..which is what I always hope for. Thank you dear poet and author for this great comment.
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Oh Karima. I give credit where credit is do and you set the stage and I followed with opening to the sway and gifts you always deliver. You are so very welcome my dear friend! ❣️
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Thank you again. Your words inspire me❤️
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What a beautiful recording, Karima. I enjoyed listening to your voice and those words– beautiful. Thanks for sharing. xoxo
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Selma, thank you so much for listening and enjoying. This means so much to me. My pleasure in sharing this and I am very appreciative of these inspiring words you left me. 🌹
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My greatest pleasure, Karima. Xoxo
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Exciting work! Love how you act these out! This part wow: “he churns the sugared salted waters, / to float a child’s boat of fairy fantasies”
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Thanks again Ben, you’re right this has a touch more acting when reciting like to hold the attention of a group of listening children…. Ready to “drown” to be entertained. Lots of fun to record this. Thanks again for this insightful comment.
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How enchanted I have always been by the magic, by the push and pull of the ocean! Loving this lyrical writing. ❤
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I know you are an ocean girl..Your beautiful poetry so reflects that, Layla:) You too have the lyrical touch so many times, which you know, I really love. Thank you for listening and enjoying this one:)
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A beautiful and very absorbing piece of writing.
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Thank you so much David, for reading (and hopefully listening) to this one. I had lots of fun recording it. I am glad you enjoyed the poem itself. It was way back in 2010 when I wrote it….a lifetime ago 🙂
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This entire piece is so beautiful, my dear friend. Karima, your words work so beautifully with this music. Your gorgeous voice adds so much in all ways. I just had to read this part a few times –
“Only the brave will let this storyteller wash them away.
Only the intrepid will stand near him and stay,
tidal waves of imagery crashing down upon those
who do not fear to drown today.
“Oh, The Sea is coming!”
“It’s The Coming of the Sea!”
Your work never disappoints, dear friend. I will send you something soon. I am trying to catch up with some of my WordPress and Instagram friends. We canceled all the showings today but one tonight. I am exhausted trying to keep up with everything. I miss those I write too and those I read. Please pray we sell soon my friend. Thank you for this beautiful work. I love you Karima. Hope this week is off to a great start with you.
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Ohh Joni, thank you for your beautiful comment about this poem.. I am thrilled you enjoyed the whole package..recording and all..I too am behind reading..have had a very RL weekend and part of last week. I will try to get to all who have commented today. Take it easy and I do pray you sell your house very soon. I can only imagine how stressful that must be.. Big big hugs and much love to you Joni..thank you always for your sincere and very loving support. I love you too my friend.. please just take some time for you..
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I was enchanted with this genius work, more with your voice and the background melody you captivate from beginning to end, as the sea does.
Congratulations, friend Karima… 🤗👏🤗
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Thank you so much for deeply appreciating the audio experience of the poem. When I recite this virtually to an audience I ask them to close their eyes and let the storyteller “wash them away” I appreciate your stopping by and your kind comment Lincol. 🙏🌹🙏
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It’s a pleasure to be in your poetic sentiments, Karima… 🤗😀🤗
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I dig!
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Did you let yourself be swept away?? Hehe the music of Bliss plus added waves works for this one. Thanks again Jer for listening and commenting
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Indeed, I did. 🙂
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❤️ Love it!!
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