Category Archives: Poems

9 Lives

Posted on November 30, 2013 by Karima Hoisan

9 Lives I had 9 lives but 8 were taken away. The first I lost beneath a speeding bus. With years of balancing on the curb one day I just  slipped off. Maybe I used up my grace or a … Continue reading →

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See Frog Run

Posted on November 26, 2013 by Karima Hoisan

See Frog Run The frog ran away from the insanity. He clenched his hands tight as he leaped over wheat-fields and  freeways, like a dog running off with a leg of lamb. We are what we eat , so he … Continue reading →

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Rivers From The Window

Posted on November 11, 2013 by Karima Hoisan

You can send me a message from the train, that carries you past rivers from the window, a car filled with people saying nothing, where low whispers draw out the frowns, and a laugh is charged with capital punishment as … Continue reading →

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From Stone

Posted on October 21, 2013 by Karima Hoisan

From Stone It started out as stone, with the Sculptor peering in the window a stone- piece placed upon a board, a game of chess,   and a bit of unsure give and take while waiting for a train. It … Continue reading →

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Suspend!

Posted on October 8, 2013 by Karima Hoisan

Suspend! Hang from me for just a few moments. Suspend your disbelief; of course I’m here! There might be an infinite pile of pieces but you’ll know mine, by the smell, the shape, the attitude. You could find me in … Continue reading →

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A Flower-Pocket Garden

Posted on September 16, 2013 by Karima Hoisan

A Flower Pocket Garden In the dark and quiet moment of a rainy morning, There is some sunlight to be found inside my heart, And although I’ve encountered much that’s disappointing There are still some miracles that set a day … Continue reading →

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Downstream

Posted on August 26, 2013 by Karima Hoisan

Downstream ===================== The river moves downstream, silver liquid, self replenishing, bleached white foam, surfs the baby waves. It is the way. Pulling anything that frees itself from shore, It is the only way. Downstream…. over moss rocks, crystalline transport, birds … Continue reading →

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Clay Baby

Posted on August 23, 2013 by Karima Hoisan

Clay Baby I clawed you out of clay ingrata; you were the first lost grail on the bottom of the well, nebulous, unborn, a golden nugget, caked in mud, only living in my mind. I passed you my secrets of … Continue reading →

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Evolving…

Posted on August 20, 2013 by Karima Hoisan

Evolving… Slowly rotating up and out, where fears are lobster traps And nightmares haunt with sharpened teeth, On sun-lit waters of crystal blue, the surprising shark attack. The phone call,”Oh I’m sorry to inform…” The realization it was all a … Continue reading →

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A Small Impromtu & Intimate Come-back

Posted on August 17, 2013 by Karima Hoisan

Last night I had the pleasure of welcoming a small group of friends who were available to a not very-planned but heartfelt reading in my Arabic Salon. It was intimate and cozy (about 15) and I hope to do it … Continue reading →

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