Tag Archives: Poetry

My Poem Nominated Best Publication in July at Spillwords.com

Posted on July 26, 2023 by Karima Hoisan

My Poem, Stop The Night, has been nominated for best publication of the month on Spillwords Press. This is a popular vote and I never have participated because, the other times, I was running against a WordPress author I knew. … Continue reading →

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We Vampires…

Posted on July 25, 2023 by Karima Hoisan

                         “Night Walkers” by Dale Innis on Midjourney I am not going to give a big intro…This poem is what it says it is:) Please listen to the audio spoken word, while you read our story:) The music is all … Continue reading →

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Fire and Smoke

Posted on July 9, 2023 by Karima Hoisan

                                 “Open Door” by Dale Innis on Midjourney Fire and Smoke For Umahmad I won’t close that door…as if I ever could. I know it’s all up to me, but honestly is it …really? Do you not play a part … Continue reading →

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Slow Dance Zone

Posted on June 30, 2023 by Karima Hoisan

Slow Dance Zone-Background by Dale Innis on Midjourney-Collage by Karima Please play my recording of Slow Dance Zone to the wonderful sax of Seba Sideways-Recorded in Second Life Slow Dance Zone You said to me…… “I know now how to … Continue reading →

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Bird of Paradise

Posted on June 24, 2023 by Karima Hoisan

  “Bird of Paradise” Images 1 & 2 by Dale Innis on Midjourney Please click play to hear me recite my poem to the gorgeous music of Emma Shapplin, whose song, “Spente le Stelle” inspired my words. Bird of Paradisefor … Continue reading →

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The Green Room

Posted on June 13, 2023 by Karima Hoisan

                       “The Green Room” by Dale Innis on Midjourney The Green Room I have heard it said that Life is just a play And I have considered that it might actually be this way. So when I die, just lead … Continue reading →

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Ekphrastic

Posted on June 11, 2023 by Karima Hoisan

                       “Listening To The Painting” by Dale Innis on Midjourney Ekphrastic I am the simultaneous translator for Art. While it screams or weeps or snarls in place, I carefully find the words it’s trying to say. I give voice to … Continue reading →

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Dorothy McKowen 1913-1999- My Mother

Posted on June 9, 2023 by Karima Hoisan

Dorothy Tennant Mckowen 1917 Milwaukee, Wisconsin Today, June 9th, would be my mother’s birthday. A few years ago, I began a project to commemorate our family history (especially for my grandchildren in Costa Rica) to get to know in a … Continue reading →

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The Coming Of The Sea

Posted on June 1, 2023 by Karima Hoisan

“The Coming of the Sea” by Ganso Artis Please click Play to listen to me reciting my poem to the music, “Whispering Sea” by Bliss “The Coming of the Sea” for Ganso Artis the artist Oh the Sea is coming! … Continue reading →

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The Dance Troupe

Posted on May 27, 2023 by Karima Hoisan

Image “The Dance Troupe” by Dale Innis on Midjourney Click on Play to hear me recite my poem to the music of  Mainfloor – XxetexX 2015 The Dance Troupe On our planet We do not allow Any gender benders They … Continue reading →

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