Author Archives: Karima Hoisan

“From Stone”- A Poem from 2013

Posted on January 14, 2026 by Karima Hoisan

Hi all,I found this poem I posted in 2013 here on my blog. Most of you were not reading me back then….so I hope you enjoy it today:) From Stone It started out as stone, with the Sculptor peering in … Continue reading →

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And Speaking of Birds: The Mating Season

Posted on January 11, 2026 by Karima Hoisan

Two of our National Birds (The Clay-Colored Thrush) Fighting For Territory Well since I’m on the bird subject, my muse got inspired by a piece of music I was composing in Garage Band (No AI used) and convinced me I … Continue reading →

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Bird Life in my Backyard

Posted on January 10, 2026 by Karima Hoisan

Most of you who have read me for years, know how I love birds. I have a very well stocked  2-level feeder in my back yard with fresh bananas & papayas and it has been a well known and well … Continue reading →

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Flexi & Flamenco on YouTube

Posted on January 4, 2026 by Karima Hoisan

Happy New YearI am Baack among the living and the blogging and it’s a brand new year:)This is a very niche poem/YouTube and if you are not an old resident of Second Life(I just turned 18 there) you might not … Continue reading →

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I’m Taking a Break:)

Posted on December 17, 2025 by Karima Hoisan

I want to wish you a very Merry Christmas or a Happy Chanukah in these days and just let you know that I won’t be reading or posting for awhile. As you know I am struggling with an autoimmune disease … Continue reading →

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Vibrant Halls – The Wildflower Witch Family 1968

Posted on December 11, 2025 by Karima Hoisan

                           Collage of the Wildflower Witch Family by Menubar Memorial Well it’s only been  8 months since I posted about our demos to Capitol Records in 1968. Our song, … Continue reading →

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Poem: ‘Song For A Dying Gondola’ by Robin Saikia

Posted on December 9, 2025 by Karima Hoisan

I want to share today, my recording of Robin Saikia’s poem, ‘Song For A Dying Gondola.’ The first time I read it, I fell in lovewith it. Many of you now know, that I admire the poetry of Robin very … Continue reading →

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Electro Bark: A Music Machinima

Posted on December 6, 2025 by Karima Hoisan

A couple of dogs being dogs to some great danceable, original music!  A just for fun video:) Turn it up and dance!!:) Watch in 4K 100% Human made No AI usedThanks to Dale Innis for being a cute white doggie:) … Continue reading →

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Brass Lion Jaws

Posted on December 3, 2025 by Karima Hoisan

                                                    Composite image by me:) Small Note: The music behind my poem, is one I … Continue reading →

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Good Bones by Maggie Smith

Posted on December 2, 2025 by Karima Hoisan

     For Every Bird…A Stone by Isabel Hermano I feature other poet’s poetry when I am very moved by their poem. This is one that did that. My Second Life friend and visual artist, Isabel Hermano had a show … Continue reading →

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