Category Archives: Poems

Karima’s works.

Night Bird

Posted on May 3, 2021 by Karima Hoisan

Night Bird The night bird singing her heart out, right before the dawn;who can hear you now? Someone bowing to say their prayers, or an owl on the prowl?Yet, you choose to serenade the world while it sleeps.Are you the … Continue reading →

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April 18th

Posted on April 18, 2021 by Karima Hoisan

This post was first published in 2013. My father died on April 18th, when I was twelve years old. This is the first poem I have ever written about that, and it is more than a few decades later. Every … Continue reading →

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This Too Is An Act of Charity

Posted on April 17, 2021 by Karima Hoisan

When you put down your phone a minute and go to you grandmother’s room,and sit in a chair close by her bed, and ask her,“Gramma, tell me how it was, before?… before all the carsand sickness and internet; tell me … Continue reading →

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My Poem, “Attitude,” On Spillwords Press

Posted on April 14, 2021 by Karima Hoisan

I am once again very grateful to Spillwords Press for publishing my fourth poem,“Attitude” on their site. I invite my readers to visit their site and read it there…. Attitude can be everything…can’t it?Click the link to read “Attitude” on … Continue reading →

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Ramadan Kareem! Ramadan Mubarak!

Posted on April 12, 2021 by Karima Hoisan

I am reposting this because it holds much nostalgia for me. Because of Covid, this year, I will not be in Jordan with the family. This picture was taken in 2007. Ramadan begins tomorrow inshAllah. Ramadan Gift (Triple Cinquain) 

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As … Continue reading →

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Indifference

Posted on April 12, 2021 by Karima Hoisan

Indifference: a dull blade, the petite agony, a paranoia trap, with spring latch I’m not avoiding you; it’s not always about you, so lighten up. I’m busy and first things first, then I just need some time to relax. I’m … Continue reading →

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Dark, Fluff & Snug

Posted on March 29, 2021 by Karima Hoisan

Dark, fluff and snug are impressions in my memory.Squished so tight, but all safe when the wild wind blows.All the different songs, near and far; I wonder which one I will sing?That fluffy weight above us, is a stopper for … Continue reading →

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The Cold Road-A Song with Images

Posted on March 25, 2021 by Karima Hoisan

O.K. I am really putting myself out here:)  as this is my singing debut on my blog, YouTube, The Universe. Be kind:) From the moment I wrote this as lyrics on March 15th, I knew I had to sing it…but  … Continue reading →

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I Miss Violet

Posted on March 23, 2021 by Karima Hoisan

I miss Violet… the days of Violet.. when she roamed the streets and shops and forests, the innocence of a brand new world, building itself without a plan.. When all was new and the virtual world was a looking glass … Continue reading →

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The Cold Road (Lyrics)

Posted on March 15, 2021 by Karima Hoisan

The Cold Road You broke my heart, even though you didn’t want to. I know you love me, just maybe not in ways that I do. Without intention, you said some things that hurt me. My heart is fragile, it … Continue reading →

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