Tag Archives: Pools

Leaves of Mercy

Posted on February 11, 2022 by Karima Hoisan

Leaves of Mercy I am the one who saves all the insects from drowning in the pool. Their flailing little legs and wings, gleaming in the sun, twinkling like stars floating on a turquoise sea. I will interrupt my laps … Continue reading →

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This Poet Swimming Laps

Posted on July 27, 2021 by Karima Hoisan

                                                                           My Pool This Poet Swimming Laps The early sun peeks through the cloud bank“Thank God it might warm up the water”The light sparkles on the ripples that the jets shoot across the pool.They twist in sinewy sea serpent shapes, … Continue reading →

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