Tag Archives: Ramadan

Ramadan Kareem & a Small Time Out

Posted on March 3, 2025 by Karima Hoisan

Ramadan Mubarak!! Ramadan Kareem! May this be a blessed Ramadan for my fellow Muslims all over the world. Many are celebrating under very harsh conditions and my heart and prayers go out to you all. A special Ramadan wish for … Continue reading →

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Paper Thin

Posted on March 26, 2024 by Karima Hoisan

Fleeting Moment by Sugar Mints-DeviantArt  Click Play to hear a live recital of this poem to the music that inspired it…… Paper Thin for my family in Jordan in Ramadan Paper thin, I’m barely here, and you no longer see … Continue reading →

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Ramadan 2024

Posted on March 11, 2024 by Karima Hoisan

                        Ramadan Mubarak! Ramadan Kareem!For all Muslims all over the world, for my family in Jordan, I wish you a Blessed Ramadan & a Generous Ramadan InshAllah 🙏

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Gliding Beauty – Desert Journey Chapter Three

Posted on April 5, 2023 by Karima Hoisan

                                               Drawing by Gino 2007 Preface: This is Chapter Three of a story, a book I began writing in 2007 in Jordan. I decided to not continue out of respect for the characters (both living and dead) It is a … Continue reading →

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My Ramadan Poem is up on Spillwords

Posted on April 3, 2023 by Karima Hoisan

Hi everyone, Ramadan Kareeem! I am happy to share my new poem, “Running on Empty” that is up on Spillwords Press today. Many Thanks once again to Dagmara K. and all the folks at Spillwords for publishing my poem. I … Continue reading →

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Gliding Beauty- Desert Journey Part One

Posted on March 24, 2023 by Karima Hoisan

                                          Drawing by Gino 2007 Preface: This is a story, a book I began writing in 2007 in Jordan. I decided to not continue out of respect for the characters (both living and dead) It is a true story, my … Continue reading →

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Ramadan Kareem 2023!

Posted on March 22, 2023 by Karima Hoisan

A blessed Ramadan to all Muslims all over the world! Ramadan begins today at sunset and will last until The sunset on April 21st Fasting, charity, family, sharing , good deeds,  kindness, generosity, and prayer are all part of 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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My Poem, “The Lightness of Ramadan” on Spillwords Press

Posted on May 11, 2021 by Karima Hoisan

Hi everyone,I know this poem recently appeared on my blog, but in a beautiful irony,Spillwords decided to post it today, on the last or almost last day of Ramadan.Eid -ul-fitr will begin, inshallah, tomorrow or Thursday and our month of … Continue reading →

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