Monthly Archives: October 2016

Orchid – Rondel Prime

Posted on October 31, 2016 by irinadim

~I wrote this poem inspired by Aquileana’s wonderful post Greek Mythology: “Metamorphoses” by Ovid / “Flowers and Plants in some Greek Myths II and the White Orchid or Vanilla Orchid in my dining room. ~   Orchid – Rondel Prime You … Continue reading →

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Listen to the Breeze

Posted on October 27, 2016 by irinadim

~   “The first duty of love is to listen.” – Paul Tillich   Listen to the breeze Rustling the leaves   Listen to the flowers Flirting with the sun   Listen to the birds Singing in the trees   … Continue reading →

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The Battle of Kolubara – My Dad, Volunteer in WWI

Posted on October 6, 2016 by irinadim

* Excerpt from “My Dad, Volunteer in WWI”, a memoir in the making. The previous instalment can be seen here. * While Bogdan worked in Niš, the Serbian Army retreated from Gučevo, the mountain ridge, to the right bank of … Continue reading →

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Shake Me, Rock Me

Posted on October 1, 2016 by irinadim

    An instant only stood Between offended gloom and jolly joy The gesture offered in good faith, A simple sorry, did unleash An avalanche of mocking mirth An instant only Then into merry sparks it morphed A waterfall of … Continue reading →

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