Tag Archives: Love

My Poem, “Glorious Monster” On Spillwords Press

Posted on August 9, 2021 by Karima Hoisan

Good morning and Happy Monday!!I am happy to announce that my poem, “Glorious Monster” is up on Spillwords Press today!I would like to give thanks to the editors for accepting my submission and invite you all to read it on … Continue reading →

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You Snored Like A Bird

Posted on June 26, 2021 by Karima Hoisan

                                                    Painting by Evelyn Hamilton You Snored Like a Bird I never believed people like you existed: When you hovered off the ground instead of walking… When you laughed, I heard wind chimes tinkling around the corners of your eyes, … Continue reading →

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The Voice in Your Ear

Posted on June 13, 2021 by Karima Hoisan

The Voice in Your Ear I am the voice in your ear, your avatar that knows you inside and out and you know me, but perhaps…. you will never know me, never touch my hand brush my lips with yours … Continue reading →

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Holding Hands

Posted on June 1, 2021 by Karima Hoisan

                                            Karak Jordan 2007 In my sleep last night that dream appeared again; I had to make a choice and I chose you. I always seem to choose the memory instead of the reality, I wonder if you were alive, … Continue reading →

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More About The Poet

Posted on December 5, 2020 by Karima Hoisan

More About The Poet Now you know a bit more about this poet…. I have a cat and a black piano, a piano and cat are part of me.Both are important for my soul, for my need to touch, to … Continue reading →

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Two Poems for Umahmad

Posted on November 25, 2020 by Karima Hoisan

Mated BeautyFor Umahmad  In your arms, my pain meets a higher callTo transform obediently tonightInto a funny child with laughing eyesWho glows over the room with gentle light. The gifts we get are measured and beloved,The Writer of our book knows just … Continue reading →

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Two Poems For Corcovado National Park, Costa Rica

Posted on October 25, 2020 by Karima Hoisan

Corcovado for Iris =============== There is a place where the macaws still fly free Where they perch to feed on shoreline almond trees Where my love swells like a high tide on afternoon seas Beautiful Corcovado! No roads or cars, … Continue reading →

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The Melody Lives On

Posted on October 15, 2020 by Karima Hoisan

The Melody Lives On I play a song for you…it comes from so deep within. Each note, each finger on the key, is my light kiss against your cheek. Each stanza, trill and measure, is my embrace, my hand locked … Continue reading →

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Beautifully Loved and Signed

Posted on September 28, 2020 by Karima Hoisan

Beautifully Loved and Signed The poem leaped in delight, because she was exactly the one, for him to be born, this girl with the light steps and kind ways the sparking eyes, the chiseled profile, the noble face. It lived … Continue reading →

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Enigmatic

Posted on September 24, 2020 by Karima Hoisan

Enigmatic What’s flying around in your head today, Clear open skies or fog? So hard to tell from staring into your eyes.. They say, the eyes are the doorway to the soul, but yours are more the gatekeeper, the keep-out … Continue reading →

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