The Video
Hi everyone,
I chose a rather broad topic:) but then narrowed it down to this 3 minute look at the Human Race…everything from love to war and the rat race we run for most of our lives. Original Music & Poem, this machinima was shot in both Second Life and Kitely in Opensim. A special thank you to James Ottobre and his amazing garden photos taken in his personal garden. Enjoy in 4K and turn up the sound. Using cc to read the poem is recommended. Likes on YouTube please:)
The Human Race:
a race from birth to death.
There is a parallel race from 9 to 5
it’s called the Rat Race…
repetitive,
and round ‘n round
day after day…
making money
fulfilling all those responsibilities
There are other ways to live a life
but it takes a lot of courage to break free
and those who enjoy their work
are the lucky ones
That’s the dream and after only 6 decades
they can retire to finally smell the flowers
enjoy the trees.
The Rat Race calls for some sacrifice..
actually… just about your entire life
Then there is war
Fighting a Big lose lose
where no body wins
someone asked in the past,
“War! What is it good for?”
Some cruel population control?
where you lose your soul?
A madman’s last hurrah of power
Killing & Grabbing what’s not yours
hour after hour?
Humans are not the nicest
animals on this land
Personally, I prefer dogs in the waves
and laughing well fed children
playing happily in a park
making up their games.
Humans like news but also flowers
I prefer a chrysanthemum
to a live- stream killing of anything
or anyone
Humans do vibrate to beauty
to balance and design and creativity
and flowers in a vase in good taste
Ahh makes our brains feel balanced
All is in its place,
Then the returning rat race
heading for home sweet home
heading to the bar to night school
to a second job just to make it through
Or to cook a dinner pick up the kids at the sitter
It’s not easy being human
multi tasking through the hours
through our lives
and I’m going to tell you the real truth
where we spend most of our time?
is in this daily grind.
But it could be worse
we could be ordered or seduced or
or just not told the real truth
and then there we are in a far away land
in the middle of a war..
some humans gravitate to it
while others returning home lament they ever
walked through that recruiting door
No one gets out unscathed
or is ever the same as before
Then
on the other hand we can love
we can tango til the sun comes up
make love with passion with a significant other
or just be lucky for a night & hook up
take a walk on the beach,
and get to know one another
If you ask me
Love is the very best part
of being human
And you already know by now
what is on the bottom of my list
of human traits & practices
We are compassionate by nature
and war bootcamps that compassion
right out of us
We start blowing up anything in our path
kill kill kill til it becomes a thrill
In this absurd world of Power & Greed
we all could use something higher
to balance our needs
and keep us sane
through the growing days of insanity..
Take time out for yourself
practice in whatever you believe
and peace and love
can still take their rightful place
as the corner-stones of our humanity
Karima Hoisan
August 25, 2025
Costa Rica
Digital Rabbit Hole 
The music is perfect for the words and the images, and your voice is perfect for it all. Yay love! (And boo war.)
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Yay Love! Boo War!! Yay Dale for being my loyal commentator (again!) Thanks so much for watching my friend:)
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Well said, Karima! I love how the music counteracts your words, and as always your delivery just groooooves.
Hugs, Joey ❤
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Thanks so much Joey and for your YouTube comment too. I miss you . The Greedy table has cob webs…what can we do about that? Let me know when works for you:)
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so true — all that you say is present in this world to my observation too. it gets fairly outrageous nowadays!😜🤪
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Yes, adjectives like “outrageous”, surreal, unbelievable, seem to be on our lips a lot lately, but Love is still a very popular “weapon” and the one I would choose every time.. Thank you soulkin, for commenting 🤗💕☮️
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Wow, fabulous job narrowing down an expansive subject to three minutes! 👏🏻✨ 🎶 Love is the very best part, yes. ❤️
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It really is..isn’t it? Thanks for watching Michele and your cooment that inspires me to trust where my muse leads me:):) 💕
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You’re very welcome and thank you. 💕
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Once again, your talent shines through! This seems like a fairly realistic view of the world. Thanks for sharing! Cheers!
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Thanks so much Dawn, for watching it and I’m very glad you enjoyed it!
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So true, Karima—love truly is the finest essence of being human. Sadly, the relentless race for supremacy has pushed humanity to the edge, as you aptly put it: “kill, kill, kill till it becomes a thrill.” Your words, paired with your voice and music, make for a powerful and timely piece. Beautifully expressed, Karima.🙏💐💗
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Thank you very much Kaushal and as always, I value your comments and observations.. I am very happy you enjoyed the video…and feel that I was able to express myself in a synthesized explanation of the Human Race:):) I’m happy you enjoyed the music too.
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I did enjoy, Karima. You’re more than welcome 🙏💐
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Oh wow what a great piece Karima! A rat race for sure and you nailed it so well, Karima! I haven’t even listened yet as I can’t wake the fam!!! I’ll be back!! 🩷
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I’m back! love the blues lose and this fab video so good. Satirism that speaks in your amazing piece I just love Karima. You truly hit the rat race and evoked feelings that so many share. Great filming and words all in keeping it real my friend. Awesome… just awesome!
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Welcome back Cindy…oh and the go fund me donations are pouring in while you were gone:) I will send you your half along with the actual YouTube link of this video if you’d like to copy and paste ,my little channel would be forever grateful hehe. https://youtu.be/qkVily5n6vU?si=2GPk-vvwdze-nLmL So glad you enjoyed my latest burst of creative insanity:) Yes multi tasking rat race is one almost All of us have run (or are running) We oldies get to invent our own that keep us running hehe.. Love your comment 💕
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Thanks my friend.. and thanks for this too. Always appreciated. We strike when the irons hot!!!! 💓 Heading there now.. no running,. lol 😂
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