Tag Archives: Poems

Poem: ‘Song For A Dying Gondola’ by Robin Saikia

Posted on December 9, 2025 by Karima Hoisan

I want to share today, my recording of Robin Saikia’s poem, ‘Song For A Dying Gondola.’ The first time I read it, I fell in lovewith it. Many of you now know, that I admire the poetry of Robin very … Continue reading →

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Brass Lion Jaws

Posted on December 3, 2025 by Karima Hoisan

                                                    Composite image by me:) Small Note: The music behind my poem, is one I … Continue reading →

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Good Bones by Maggie Smith

Posted on December 2, 2025 by Karima Hoisan

     For Every Bird…A Stone by Isabel Hermano I feature other poet’s poetry when I am very moved by their poem. This is one that did that. My Second Life friend and visual artist, Isabel Hermano had a show … Continue reading →

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Marrying Into Poverty

Posted on September 15, 2025 by Karima Hoisan

Footnote: I awoke with this thought running through my head (the first two lines)

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A White-Winged Angel

Posted on April 17, 2025 by Karima Hoisan

                                                        Maki & My Father & Me Please listen to my spoken word … Continue reading →

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Life Tides

Posted on November 21, 2024 by Karima Hoisan

     Press Play for my spoken word to the music “Allure” by Chris Spheeris                                        Gifts from The Tide by Dale … Continue reading →

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The Day My Grandson Met Dalí

Posted on October 27, 2024 by Karima Hoisan

The Day My Grandson Met Dalí Standing in front of The Discovery of America by Cristopher Columbus, he was introduced to the artist for the first time in his 15 years. Life had led him to many new things, sports, … Continue reading →

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It’s Always Been About Love

Posted on September 28, 2024 by Karima Hoisan

Please Click Play below to hear me recite the poem to “Loucura” by Mariza It’s Always Been About Love It all comes down to lovein the beginning, the middle and the end.There is no better reason to be alive…There is … Continue reading →

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Love On A Loop

Posted on September 11, 2024 by Karima Hoisan

                            “Ohh!” by Dale Innis on Midjourney Please Click Play to hear my poem to an Instrumental Blues by Dan Sverdlin Love On A Loop Will there … Continue reading →

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A Man Dreamed a Raven…

Posted on June 18, 2024 by Karima Hoisan

                                      “Fly!” by Dale Innis with Midjourney AI Art A man dreamed a raven and set her free to fly away.A raven … Continue reading →

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