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About irinadim

Kookaburra sweet, you neither chirp nor tweet. Your laughter is much like mine, my cackle is much like thine. We are two sister souls, one clad in feathers, the other in clothes. ~ Irina ~ I’m a budding blogger. Poetry and photography are my newest passions, living in perfect harmony inspiring each other. I like both free verse and form poetry and am quite proud to let you know that I am the creator of a new form named ‘tercetonine’. Blog Name: Irina's Poetry Corner Blog URL: http://irinadim.com

Spare a Thought for Santa – Cinquain

Posted on December 11, 2016 by irinadim

❤ Christmas at Bridgepoint Shopping Centre, Mosman, NSW, Australia. Yes, yes, of course he must feed his reindeer, but he must not forget himself! A Cinquain for Santa Even Santa needs to Have a rest, grab a bite, Down a … Continue reading →

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A Mother’s Love – Triolet

Posted on December 9, 2016 by irinadim

❤   ❤ A Mother’s love and care The string of life it holds Rife in nature everywhere A Mother’s love and care The child’s path does patiently prepare Gently guiding as young life unfolds A Mother’s love and care … Continue reading →

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Without The Moon – Rondel Prime

Posted on November 14, 2016 by irinadim

* Without The Moon – A Rondel Prime for Mindful Poetry I couldn’t resist writing another Rondel Prime, this time about my favourite celestial companion, the Moon…  This was 4 years ago, and I can’t find the first Rondel Prime I … Continue reading →

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For Remembrance Day: Heroes

Posted on November 12, 2016 by irinadim

Originally posted on Be Afraid of the Dark:
Heroes Dream of faraway mountains wild and warriors, whose hearts beat sound, the sweet laugh of a grateful child. Remember not the bloody ground or your lifeless friends that surround. The ghost…

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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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I Cried A River Over You

Posted on September 15, 2016 by irinadim

~ I cried a river over you For years and years and years Until all the tears had dried up   The river bed is parched ground now Dying a slow death Yet yearning for life Yearning for tears But … Continue reading →

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Same- Sex Marriage and Marriage Equality

Posted on September 5, 2016 by irinadim

The following observations and ideas are intended for the Australian public and politicians who now find themselves in some kind of stalemate as to how to go about legalising same-sex marriage. The Turnbull government has promised a plebiscite, but the … Continue reading →

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