Tag Archives: Poetry

Blue Glass Bottle

Posted on February 9, 2022 by Karima Hoisan

Blue Glass Bottle I pour my heart out to the sea standing on a dock waving to the ship that just set sail to parts unknown. You are standing on the deck; you, who have been really loved in life … Continue reading →

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Lights Out!

Posted on February 8, 2022 by Karima Hoisan

                                                  King Kong by Patrice Murciano Lights Out! Lights out! Darkness spreads a black fog carpet Enveloping the floor, the adrenaline pooling and spilling Paralyzed thighs, thoughts of blows & lies, hold me tight. I can hardly breathe in this … Continue reading →

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Down The Pan Am

Posted on February 6, 2022 by Karima Hoisan

Down The Pan Am (in memory of my mother) Cruising down the Pan Am highway feeling the freedom she didn’t feel in the land of the free… For she was anti – war, anti – tyrant in her day, a … Continue reading →

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The Home Cruise

Posted on February 2, 2022 by Karima Hoisan

                                                         Photo taken by me in Karak Jordan The Home Cruise <<*>> Reclining on a pinkish sandstone balcony It is now our family ship In the windy night. Under blankets, sipping tea, Our head-scarves billow out like sails As we … Continue reading →

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Not Quite Ready

Posted on January 31, 2022 by Karima Hoisan

                        “A landscape with robots.” AI generated Art by Dale Innis Not Quite Ready “Bing Bang! I am going to a new society.” Gino said, as he uttered his last breath. “Will I be going too?”I said “Of course you … Continue reading →

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Limited Edition

Posted on January 30, 2022 by Karima Hoisan

Limited Edition~~~~~*****~~~~~ You are the subtle perfumeI wear on me all day.People look back when I pass;perfect strangers,sniff the air,“What a marvelous scent.”Does she apply it to her wrist?Perhaps the pulse pointat her neck?Why does the smell strengthenwith each beat … Continue reading →

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My Poem, “Happenstance of Fate” on Spillwords Press

Posted on January 29, 2022 by Karima Hoisan

I I’m very happy to announce, that my latest, poem, “Happenstance of Fate,” is now available on Spillwords Press. This is my 8th poem accepted to be published on their wonderful site, I am grateful to Dagmar K. and her … Continue reading →

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My Time To Dance

Posted on January 27, 2022 by Karima Hoisan

My Time To Dance (Lyrics) There is….. no “I can’t do it “ no over the hill, if you feel it, move your hands and move your feet. No one’s too old No one’s too young Don’t you hear the … Continue reading →

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On His Death Bed

Posted on January 22, 2022 by Karima Hoisan

On His Death Bed by Mikines He died… but not before he said goodbye to everyone and everything he knew and loved. Sadness came and went perfuming the air around his final breath, but there was more…. Was it the … Continue reading →

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Let It Grow

Posted on January 20, 2022 by Karima Hoisan

Seeds-in-love  by Manami Lingerfelt Let It Grow! Through the leaves, the grey sky is filtered in the early morning light. It could be a sad feeling, if I were not so grateful to be alive. The sky teases the earth … Continue reading →

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