Category Archives: Real Life Stuff

Toucan Logic

Posted on December 14, 2021 by Karima Hoisan

Toucan Logic “You look like me,” said the Toucan to another Toucan, eating a banana. “Should we fight?” “Why? Because we look like each other?” “No, because there is only one banana.” “The robins do it all the time.” “They … Continue reading →

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This Poet Swimming Laps

Posted on July 27, 2021 by Karima Hoisan

                                                                           My Pool This Poet Swimming Laps The early sun peeks through the cloud bank“Thank God it might warm up the water”The light sparkles on the ripples that the jets shoot across the pool.They twist in sinewy sea serpent shapes, … Continue reading →

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The Story of Maktoob (“that which is already written” )

Posted on July 25, 2021 by Karima Hoisan

Sometimes we actually notice when we have been given a gift, that had our name on it. Little Maktoob is one such gift.About 2 weeks ago, I heard a small kitten crying in my backyard. My first reaction was,”I hope … Continue reading →

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