Weeping Words.

Posted on November 11, 2024 by Karima Hoisan

If I thought my weeping words could save the lives

of the innocents who don’t deserve to die,

I’d wake the world, words dripping from my eyes

and cry them out,  “Stop the killing… Stop the lies.”

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38 Responses to Weeping Words.

  1. daleinnis's avatar daleinnis says:
    November 11, 2024 at 5:46 pm

    Powerfully said. It’s always the innocents that suffer.

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  2. michnavs's avatar michnavs says:
    November 11, 2024 at 6:31 pm

    Oh, this gave me chills Karima.

    And yes, innocent ones suffer.😔

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    • Karima Hoisan's avatar Karima Hoisan says:
      November 11, 2024 at 6:47 pm

      Thank you so much Mich…I had these 4 lines sitting on my desktop all weekend, waiting for the rest of the poem to come…until today I realized this was exactly what I wanted to say.

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  3. calmkate's avatar calmkate says:
    November 11, 2024 at 6:33 pm

    ouch, this echoes deeply … and wondering why it took me so long to access,
    WP didn’t put it in my reader!

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  4. Sadje's avatar Sadje says:
    November 11, 2024 at 6:49 pm

    Yes!!!! The killing needs to stop

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  5. Cassa Bassa's avatar Cassa Bassa says:
    November 11, 2024 at 6:56 pm

    I share your sentiment and view. 💔🙏

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  6. Joey's avatar Joey says:
    November 12, 2024 at 1:24 am

    I have no words today, so thank you for this. Hugs, my friend.

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  7. ben Alexander's avatar ben Alexander says:
    November 12, 2024 at 3:16 am

    WOW.

    *hug*

    ~David

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  8. Ephemeral Encounters's avatar Ephemeral Encounters says:
    November 12, 2024 at 6:18 am

    Powerful writing Karima 💔😪

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  9. Karima Hoisan's avatar Karima Hoisan says:
    November 12, 2024 at 3:55 pm

    Thank you and more hugs for you Maggie…You feel like a fresh breeze to me:)

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  10. davidjhopcroft's avatar davidjhopcroft says:
    November 13, 2024 at 12:42 pm

    Never giving up is the way to change for as soon as we stop then thechance of change vanishes. Opposing evil and supporting those in need or are not treated fairly is an obligation for many of us.

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    • Karima Hoisan's avatar Karima Hoisan says:
      November 13, 2024 at 3:16 pm

      Yes David I agree, as human beings we have an obligation to help those who suffer injustices and who need our help. Evil feels like evil..it’s not hard to cut through the proaganda surrounding it and get to the truth. Thank you for your thoughtful comment.

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  11. Layla Todd's avatar Layla Todd says:
    November 15, 2024 at 10:20 am

    Beautiful! Poignant! Shattering!

    In love with the brevity and power of this piece. ❤️

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  12. hoytheron's avatar hoytheron says:
    November 16, 2024 at 9:22 am

    Right to the point! Your words are always powerful Karima! One never knows how far-reaching they are! Never stop writing!

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  13. Pooja G's avatar Pooja G says:
    November 18, 2024 at 4:34 pm

    This was so incredibly touching, the world can be such a dark place and I think we all often wish we could do something to bring peace.

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  14. Dawn Pisturino's avatar Dawn Pisturino says:
    November 22, 2024 at 12:44 pm

    Soul touching, Karima!

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  15. KK's avatar KK says:
    November 27, 2024 at 12:45 pm

    Thank you, Karima, for conveying your message so emphatically. I share your view- senseless violence must stop.

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