Tag Archives: Poems

Storm – Green

Posted on April 25, 2022 by Karima Hoisan

” What are you looking for, down there in the weeds by the highway?” Watercolor: AI Generated Art by Dale Innis Storm -green, like faded parrot feathers, change the sky from blue to something’s – coming – soon. The barometer, … Continue reading →

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Balloon Zoom & An Ode

Posted on April 22, 2022 by Karima Hoisan

As you might have noticed..I am very into helium balloons:) Video has sound:) Fullscreen  and 1080 for best viewing:) An Ode to Helium Balloons While the music rides on the air’s highway circling the room with beat and chant, the … Continue reading →

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The Food Court

Posted on April 15, 2022 by Karima Hoisan

The Food Court Religion, like dining is varied all set out for display Each can fill a void, if you look at them that way The nourishment is real, and soul food is the name But at the finish line, … Continue reading →

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Ramadan Mubarak! Ramadan Kareem!

Posted on April 2, 2022 by Karima Hoisan

Ramadan Impressions 2007 The naked eye sees new moon over the horizon peek,Mouth -to -mouth the news is spread around the world.Ears on buzzing phone lines, whole networks going down;Millions jumping in their cars to buy last minute treats.Dates and … Continue reading →

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A True Balloon Story

Posted on March 25, 2022 by Karima Hoisan

So I had a balloon that wouldn’t die; he came from such hardy mylar stock, born on a dozen roses, on my birthday. After a week I expected to find him like the cat’s favorite toy but…. No!! He still … Continue reading →

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Allies of the Night

Posted on March 11, 2022 by Karima Hoisan

Allies by Jan Betts (Signed March 10 2022 – acrylic on canvas) Allies of the Night (For Jan) Beyond the jamble and the jumble of 9 to 5 past the freeways, the fast food, the furthest out you’ve ever been… … Continue reading →

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Wide-eyed and Innocent

Posted on March 7, 2022 by Karima Hoisan

Wide-eyed and Innocent.. I always knew you were a real unicorn living inside an ordinary human being, waiting for just the right moment to reveal and show the world what I knew you to be. I’ve seen everyone and everywhere … Continue reading →

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You Brought The Music

Posted on March 6, 2022 by Karima Hoisan

You Brought The Music for Sundaram (from a dream) In a dream I had this morning, you brought the music and a friend. I was living in a cottage with a park that stretched for miles laid out in front … Continue reading →

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Your Choice

Posted on March 2, 2022 by Karima Hoisan

Surikov_Strelets_woman_hiding_her_face_1880 Where have you gone? Where are you now?Can memories, dissolve in Time’s ocean,like foam on waves rolling out to sea?There is nowhere to even look for you…as I am not sure who you were, or even why I never knew. … Continue reading →

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Nomination for Spillwords Author of the Month

Posted on February 27, 2022 by Karima Hoisan

Update:  Our own Jeff Flesch, a wonderful poet from our WordPress community was voted Author of the Month!! I am thrilled for Jeff and also for our talented community as a whole   Keep writing!!!! Hi everyone, I just wanted to … Continue reading →

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