I am very honored to be reading this poem, “Forks of Ivy” for Joni and I hope you will all enjoy it and look forward to getting her book when it is released.
The beautiful cover was designed and painted by her dear friend and wonderful artist,
Franciso Bravo Cabrera who is also the featured artist through out her pages.
All the images are photos Joni shared with me and the title image was made by Dale Innis on Midjourney.
So sit back and relax and listen to my recitaion of Joni’s gorgeous poem, to my original music.
Joni has been one of my favorites on WordPress, since I first read her.
I am looking forward to getting my copy ……Very Soon!!
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Karima thank you for sharing this poem from Joni’s upcoming collection💕💕
It truly is beautiful, enhanced by the music and your voice 🙏
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Oh Maggie I so enjoyed reading this. Joni is an amazing poet and when she asked me if I would read one from her book…I was thrilled:) I am so glad you enjoyed it and feel I did it justice. Thank you for all your support…always:)
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I agree Karima🤗
Joni’s work is outstanding ✍️
And it was my pleasure to hear you read her beautiful words 💕
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Smiles big…thank you Maggie..Hugs 🤗
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This poem. This voice. The visuals. Excellent!
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Hi Lisa, so sorry your nice comment was trapped in my spam:) but I rescued it today. Thank you for listening and your positive feedback…that her publisher approves..means a lot to me:)
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It’s my pleasure.
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Thanks again:)
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appreciate the intro … fascinating poem and delightful presentation, left my mark on yt!
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PS you may have opened a can of worms … I’d also love to see you present one of my poems in your unique calm manner 🙂
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Ahhh a can of worms heehee…while there is life all is possible:)
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🙂 🙂 🙂
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Thanks so much Kate, I really appreciate that. So glad you enjoyed🌹
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Dearest Karima, I was just talking to Lisa Tomey, my publisher, Prolific Pulse Press, LLC, and boy was she singing your praises. She was amazed at your breathtakingly beautiful voice. What a blessing is was to hear my words coming from the beautiful music you composed but also that soothing and provocative voice of yours. I told her you and Navin had the best voices on the net that I am aware of and that I got the best. I could not have been more tickled or pleased. You and Navin are two beautiful souls who are perfectionist with your work and boy did it truly show up. I love you my dear sweetheart and thank you from the bottom of my heart. Sending you my gratitude for your graciousness my dear friend. I love you Karima
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Ohh Joni you are most welcome and it makes me feel so proud that you feel this way about my readings. I was so inspired to do this for you as I know how truly significant it is to publish your book and I am thrilled I could be part of its promtion. I believe in you as a special soul, a masterful poet and someone who has been such a supportive and positive friend in my life. I love you ❤️🤗❤️
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Such an excellent reading! You really bring out the meaning and texture of the words. And the music and cinematography fit together so well; beautifully done!
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Awww thank you so much Dale and also for adding your grain of sand on the title image:) So happy to see Joni’s estatic reaction too:):) Beams 🤩
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Oh, Karima, you did a fabulous job! Joni is very lucky to have such a devoted friend.
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Ohh thank you so much Dawn and I was happily overjoyed with Joni’s reaction. She is a very dear soul and friend to me.:)
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I watched it on YT 👏👏👏👏
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Yes you did Mich!! Thank you so much for leaving your comment there too:)
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Bravo to Joni and Francis for joining in. Oh I can’t wait to listen in the morning light. I’ll wake the babe but so wonderful of you to share Joni’s gifts and her new book💓
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Well I have been a great admirer of her poetry and her strength and when she asked me, I was very honored. I hope you enjoy the recording and thanks so much for commenting Cindy, that means a lot to me:) I know it has been Joni’s lifetime dream to get this book out and I was happy to contribute in my way:) ❤️
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oh geez, I saw this after I responded below. I’m sure you were honored. She is a wonderful talented poet for sure. It’s always my honor to listen to you and support your work and Joni’s! Hugs and love❤️❤️
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So sweet of you!!! Hugs
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💓💓💓
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Only you could have delivered such an incredible reading of Joni’s poem with your beautiful signature voice and imagery. So well done. I’m sure she is over the moon! Sooo gorgeous, my friend❣️
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Awww thank you Cindy yes Joni was very happy with how it turned out so… me too:) she’s a special one, have followed her after reading just one poem ❤️I’m thrilled you really enjoyed it too 🌹
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You’re so very special and you definitely gave her the recognition so much deserved💓❣️🙏🏼
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What a lovely poem and equally mesmerizing voice! Thanks for sharing it, Karima! I know Joni. She is a prolific writer. Congratulations to both of you 🎉👏👏❤️
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Yes a beautiful poem, one of Joni’s favorites in her book she told me. I am so glad you feel I did it justice Kaushal:) Thank you for listening.
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