Category Archives: Poems

A Train of Ghouls Going to Hell

Posted on July 17, 2022 by Karima Hoisan

A Train of Ghouls going to Hell A train of ghouls on their way to Hell were questioning their fate… “Who made us ghouls anyway? Did our Creator make some mistake..?” One reached over and asked the other If he … Continue reading →

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Video of My Poetry Reading @ Opensim Fest

Posted on July 8, 2022 by Karima Hoisan

Proud to offer you the chance to Hear & See my Poetry Performance for today, July 8th, opening day of The 2022 Opensim Fest. Thanks to Mike McHugh capturing what went on, I actually have the visuals as well as … Continue reading →

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My Poem “At The Cemetery” is on Spillwords

Posted on July 3, 2022 by Karima Hoisan

I am pleased to announce my poem, “At The Cemetery,” is up on Spillwords today. I am very grateful to Dagmara K. Director of Development and the entire editing team for choosing to publish my poem. As it is short … Continue reading →

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Karima Performs @ Opensim Fest 2022 Friday July 8th 11:00 am PDT

Posted on June 30, 2022 by Karima Hoisan

     July 8th 11 am PDT at Opensim Fest 2022 Karima Hoisan Stage 3 Hi everyone:) I am very thrilled to announce that I will be doing a very special one hour reading on stream as one of the 95!! … Continue reading →

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Black Beauties

Posted on June 26, 2022 by Karima Hoisan

         Black Aconites and Lillies Photo taken by James Ottobre in his garden Black Beauties Black beauties with your heads held high. towering over the garden wall Were you ever meant to blend in with the tangerine and green, the … Continue reading →

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Hopeless…

Posted on June 23, 2022 by Karima Hoisan

Please listen to my recording of the poem to the music, “Cansaco” by Nym A cracked fountain, spewing water in the plaza I’m asking for the impossible once again and making broken promises at midnight while throwing pennies to the … Continue reading →

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In Honor of the Languid Angel.

Posted on June 21, 2022 by Karima Hoisan

On June 1st, I posted about an illustrious visitor that suddenly appeared in our yard,an amazing, docile beautiful solitary creature, a two-toed sloth.I was hesitant to post this sad update, but I was was moved to by the perfect poem … Continue reading →

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Wounds I Healed: The Poetry of Strong Women

Posted on June 17, 2022 by Karima Hoisan

Hello! Very exciting news to share!! The Poetry of Strong Women is now a #1 Amazon #bestseller. I am so thrilled to be part of this amazing anthology and I recommend it for the quality and diversity found between its … Continue reading →

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The Grandfather Clock

Posted on June 13, 2022 by Karima Hoisan

Please click Play to hear the poem recited to an instrumental version of: Nick Cave’s Red Right Hand The Grandfather Clock It was the tapping of the pane, that rhythmic insistence that put me on my feet… leering & giggling, … Continue reading →

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Recording & A Few Pics From Circe’s Reading

Posted on June 12, 2022 by Karima Hoisan

Hi Everyone, Well my stage-fright is over and I think it went well. Please listen to the recording of the whole reading and let me know if you agree:) I am adding a few pics Dale took along with changing … Continue reading →

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