Autoimmune

Posted on August 6, 2026 by Karima Hoisan

Autoimmune

To the music “Train Song” by  Vashti Bunyan Please press Play

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22 Responses to Autoimmune

  1. daleinnis's avatar daleinnis says:
    August 6, 2026 at 5:34 am

    Stormtroopers in the garden, such an image! This is so good, so touching, and so you; somehow speaking seamlessly over the vocalist, converting pain into beauty…

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    • Karima Hoisan's avatar Karima Hoisan says:
      August 6, 2026 at 6:32 am

      Oh Dale…what a beautiful comment,,,You know me, and when I obsess over a song…it’s because there is a poem inside, I needed to get this out of me and move on into health…Vashti’s song, was the catalyst. Thank you!

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  2. janbettsJan betts's avatar janbettsJan betts says:
    August 6, 2026 at 6:41 am

    This touches the heart deep… it was too long, pain way too much…the chrysalis holding you in the acids disssolving, as the Being of Light is
    forming… you arrise in your glory to create your beauty, renewed appreciation for your wings

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  3. Karima Hoisan's avatar Karima Hoisan says:
    August 6, 2026 at 7:52 am

    Ohhh such a beautiful image Jan,,,yes sculpted out of pain…It’s behind me now, Alhamdulillah, thank you dear friend, for staying so close and so connected. 🤗💕🙏

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  4. Karima Hoisan's avatar Karima Hoisan says:
    August 6, 2026 at 10:27 am

    This was almost a random rap from phrases
    i had written down but the words go like this: If you woud like to translate them
    Storm troopers in the garden kicking up the flowers holding me hostage days and weeks and hours.. i cling to my creator please help me get through as I protest out loud Hey, I’m not the enemy
    Sleepless nights and endless hours of pain then more pain as they set me on fire
    At the end of the day and I cling to my creator and cry out loud I am helpless i am helpless without you It’s all just too autoimmune

    How long can this go on? I keep telling myself…it’s almost over…it won’t be long it won’t be long now it won’t be long…

    I’m a dissolving worm hoping to get free wrapping my mottled body in
    healing leaves..
    but in the end…I know I will fly again…it won’t be long
    Storm troopers in the garden kicking up the flowers holding me hostage days and weeks and hours.. i cling to my creator please help me get through as I protest out loud I’m not the enemy
    Sleepless nights and endless hours of pain then more pain as they set me on fire
    they take a break for an hour..and then they’re back at it again.. “We’re going to flail you alive you Enemy!!”
    At the end of the day and I cling to my creator and cry out loud I am helpless i am helpless without you
    It’s all just too autoimmune

    Karima Hoisan
    August 6, 2026
    Costa Rica

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  5. DzinWiz Babii's avatar DzinWiz Babii says:
    August 6, 2026 at 1:10 pm

    Oh my, Sissy Poo ((hugs)). This was raw-vivid-emotional… YOU at your most authentic poetic self, helping us ‘feel what you feel’. I see You, I feel You, I hear You my beloved sister-friend. Those storm troopers in the garden have met their match… they’re going DOWN in this battle (throws some punches side-by-side for good measure!).

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    • Karima Hoisan's avatar Karima Hoisan says:
      August 6, 2026 at 1:14 pm

      Awww Sissy..you always feel me…I know I’ll never go through another alone..with my mean wonderful Sissy by my side, throwing punches, weeding storm troopers two by two. I love you Sis!!

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  6. Scottius Polke's avatar Scottius Polke says:
    August 7, 2026 at 12:00 pm

    A really great depiction of the dealing with the irrational madness of illness. The pleas, the bargaining, the holding on for dear life, hoping that this too shall pass. And glad that it’s behind you now…

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  7. Luna Branwen's avatar Luna Branwen says:
    August 8, 2026 at 2:53 pm

    Dearest, dear Karima. An amazing expression of the depths you went, and out from those depths via prayer and trust even in the scariest times of it toward the unfolding of your healing and renewed wellness. I am so glad that you are doing so well now, and here’s to you becoming your fish self again soon! All blessing wishes with love~
    Luna

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    • Karima Hoisan's avatar Karima Hoisan says:
      August 8, 2026 at 4:16 pm

      Aww thank you so much Luna//every day better and better. I see my Dr. Wed and if he gives me the ok…will be back in the pool, Thursday…the fish, I was always meant to be:) Hugs you tight, thank you for all your prayers and healing and for sticking close to me.🙏💕🤗

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  8. KK's avatar KK says:
    August 9, 2026 at 10:34 am

    What a deeply moving poem and such a soulful voice, Karima! I truly hope and pray that everything is well at your end now. Sending you lots of love, warm wishes, and heartfelt regards.🙏💐💗

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  9. Karima Hoisan's avatar Karima Hoisan says:
    August 9, 2026 at 10:55 am

    Oh thank you so much Kaushal…yes I’m on the other side of this…and this flare-up is now behind me. Alhamdulillah.. Thank you for this comment….it means a lot to me.

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  10. Linda G Bass's avatar Linda G Bass says:
    August 9, 2026 at 5:01 pm

    This resonated with me to my core, literally and figuratively. Not only are we Fish Sisters, but we also share having an autoimmune disease. I have advanced Crohn’s Disease for which I take infusions to stay alive. I am so sorry you were in a “flare”, dear one. May peace be with you.

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    • Karima Hoisan's avatar Karima Hoisan says:
      August 9, 2026 at 5:41 pm

      Oh wow Linda…I didn’t know and I am so sorry you too are part of the population suffering an autoimmune disease. Wow fish autoimmune sisters..be nicer if we were just fish sisters but thank you for your very understanding comment , from the inside out….you know Hugs!! 🤗

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  11. Joey's avatar Joey says:
    August 10, 2026 at 6:46 am

    Dear Karima,

    I admire your ability to make even your painful emotions into beautiful poetry that stirs the heart. Such a gift. 💖
    Looking forward to playing Greedy again tomorrow. Hugs!

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  12. calmkate's avatar calmkate says:
    August 12, 2026 at 5:16 am

    your art, the music and your tragic pain … so sorry you are suffering so much!
    Glad your muse persists … keep creating, all my love xx

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    • Karima Hoisan's avatar Karima Hoisan says:
      August 12, 2026 at 7:52 am

      Oh Kate thank you for your inspiring words…I’m better! I mean I’m really better…going to my doctor to see if he gives me the OK to swim again…Then I will be totally recovered. 5 weeks of flare-up has convinced me..I hope to never do that again in my lifetime. and if I am lucky, this remission will take me through the rest of my life. Thank you too for always being so supportive of me…whatever I’m creating. Big hugs.

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