Tag Archives: Ekphrastic Poetry

Sand Pit

Posted on May 23, 2011 by Karima Hoisan

 Sand Pit for Rob Steenhorst the artist ~*~ A hazy morning, wood smoke with blooming flowers in the summer air, The village wakes to breakfast, and warm chatter about local gossip and the news. Two loyal subjects, dressed for work, … Continue reading →

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My Beloved Moth’s Burning Flame

Posted on May 20, 2011 by Karima Hoisan

I invite you to click this link to hear an .mp3 music file by Angelo Badalamenti entitled Roberto’s Arabesque to set the mood along with the picture and the poem. Weirdness is the first name for my beloved moth’s burning … Continue reading →

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Abstraction of Heart

Posted on May 17, 2011 by Karima Hoisan

Please enjoy the music“Ode” by David Darling chosen for this poem Abstraction of Heart inspired by the painting “Visceral Fling” by Jan Betts Thrown against the splattered window pane of broken dreams, a shot rings out past candle-light, and the … Continue reading →

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Cracked Planet

Posted on May 6, 2011 by Karima Hoisan

~Please Click this Link (Cracked Planet.mp3) It is a sound file you can stream to hear the poem recited by me along with the music of Clint Mansell~ Enjoy!! Cracked Planet for Menubar Memorial the artist In Circuit City below … Continue reading →

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Swirl It Around

Posted on April 21, 2011 by Karima Hoisan

Enjoy this music that “swirls it around” while you read the poem Swirl It Around for ieko Catnap (the artist) I see all the languages of the world mixed into one telepathy, the end of babbling and talk-speak, we could … Continue reading →

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Her Name Was Noor

Posted on April 1, 2011 by Karima Hoisan

p Her Name Was Noor Her eyes were always the size of a child’s caught in surprise and she kept them down to the ground guarding her modesty from the gaze of old men, who hoped to find the spark … Continue reading →

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Wired and Happy

Posted on March 30, 2011 by Karima Hoisan

I invite you to click the music tab that very much sets the pace for this wired poem Wired and Happy Inspired by the drawing of the same name~ Artist~  Sigfred Rodenberger I gotta Bluetooth in my Third Eye sending … Continue reading →

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Juliee and the Pigeon

Posted on March 29, 2011 by Karima Hoisan

Please click on the link to enjoy this waltz while you read the poem Juliee and the Pigeon Inspired by the painting of the same name~ artist Van Caerndow I  was shopping for a poem and saw your pouting lips, … Continue reading →

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Nippon

Posted on March 24, 2011 by Karima Hoisan

Please click on the music “Farewell ~Tan Dun” to accompany the poem) Nippon A Villanelle inspired by the painting “Nippon” by Isabel Hermano The suffering comes rolling in on tides Convulsing earth brings towns down to their knees All nations … Continue reading →

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Blue Steel and Candlelight

Posted on March 17, 2011 by Karima Hoisan

(please enjoy this tango with the poem) “Ambrosia” Blue Steel and Candlelight The blue steel and moonlight catch my breath and hold it prisoner, tiny agony of color, you tease and torture me. I contemplate just flying, feeling weightless, giddy, … Continue reading →

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