Tag Archives: Ramadan

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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This Too Is An Act of Charity

Posted on April 17, 2021 by Karima Hoisan

When you put down your phone a minute and go to you grandmother’s room,and sit in a chair close by her bed, and ask her,“Gramma, tell me how it was, before?… before all the carsand sickness and internet; tell me … Continue reading →

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Ramadan Kareem! Ramadan Mubarak!

Posted on April 12, 2021 by Karima Hoisan

I am reposting this because it holds much nostalgia for me. Because of Covid, this year, I will not be in Jordan with the family. This picture was taken in 2007. Ramadan begins tomorrow inshAllah. Ramadan Gift (Triple Cinquain) 

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As … Continue reading →

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Ramadan Kareem! Ramadan Mubarak!

Posted on May 17, 2018 by Karima Hoisan

Ramadan Gift (Triple Cinquain) 

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 As one
 our family
 breaking fast with prayers   all kneeling in our living room sublime “Allah!” my brother’s voice now an angel chanting tears blur my eyes in ecstasy divine Silence our bodies … Continue reading →

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