Tag Archives: Relationships

Switching Places

Posted on August 24, 2021 by Karima Hoisan

You taught me to read between your lines right from the start. “It’s not what I do it’s what I say, It’s not what I say, It’s what lies beneath.” I translated you for your family who barely understood your … Continue reading →

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Indifference

Posted on April 12, 2021 by Karima Hoisan

Indifference: a dull blade, the petite agony, a paranoia trap, with spring latch I’m not avoiding you; it’s not always about you, so lighten up. I’m busy and first things first, then I just need some time to relax. I’m … Continue reading →

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The Cold Road (Lyrics)

Posted on March 15, 2021 by Karima Hoisan

The Cold Road You broke my heart, even though you didn’t want to. I know you love me, just maybe not in ways that I do. Without intention, you said some things that hurt me. My heart is fragile, it … Continue reading →

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Tea and Poetry

Posted on August 15, 2020 by Karima Hoisan

Tea and Poetry In our lives here, on the desert’s edge, we make time for everything… but showing how we really feel; and we are so good at talking about anything, but what is in our minds, worse yet, what … Continue reading →

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Reality Check

Posted on July 26, 2020 by Karima Hoisan

Reality Check          ~^~ Yes! I remember… The night sounds of summer, Windows echoing the call to prayer, The kids playing in the streets, The wind blowing our sheets, Curtains swaying to the beat, With too loud music from a … Continue reading →

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I Miss You

Posted on May 2, 2020 by Karima Hoisan

Letting my mind run backwards until it’s hard not to cry… I know it’s the way; it is. All moves forward and we leave or get left behind. We love and we lose sight, lose touch with all those who … Continue reading →

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Nights At The Big Top

Posted on July 14, 2019 by Karima Hoisan

Nights At The Big Top   We swing towards each other and then swing back… like a high flying circus act, I’m afraid if I jump, you will lose your grip. I’m afraid if I show what I’m feeling, I … Continue reading →

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Rattled My Brain

Posted on September 4, 2018 by Karima Hoisan

Rattled My Brain For all those souls that rattled my brain shook me awake at midnight and put me on a horse to ride and ride and ride by only the light of the moon for the chance to hear … Continue reading →

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Glorious Monster

Posted on December 16, 2013 by Karima Hoisan

Let’s ride our glorious monster until we all fall down. Along the river’s bank, he bucks and kicks while we hang on. We have built him out of words and fuming bright audacity He’s a fire-breathing furnace of moon struck … Continue reading →

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Sand Castle

Posted on December 9, 2013 by Karima Hoisan

Will the answers come if we sit upon the rocks and wait? Perhaps some meaning does come later  for all those words we usually fail to say? Not being eternal, our bad choice is keeping silent. Not being perfect the … Continue reading →

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