Category Archives: Poetry

Daffodils – Haiku in French and English

Posted on August 28, 2016 by irinadim

~ Voilà le Narcisse trompette qui trompette à tue-tête dans mon jardin, annonçant la nouvelle saison. The Common Daffodil or Narcissus pseudonarcissus in my garden announces the new season with its loud trumpet. Un coin de jardin Etoilé de narcisses … Continue reading →

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Heaven in a Wild Flower

Posted on June 3, 2016 by irinadim

To see a World in a Grain of Sand And a Heaven in A Wild Flower To hold Infinity in the Palm of your Hand And Eternity in an Hour ~ William Blake Macrocosm reflected in Microcosm Let Imagination run … Continue reading →

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Mother’s Day, Sunday 8 May 2016 ~ Cinquain~

Posted on May 7, 2016 by irinadim

Rest in Peace, mother dear! Your love is forever etched in my heart, flowing outwards freely. ❤ ©2016 Irina Dimitric

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Twilight Songs

Posted on September 28, 2015 by irinadim

  Once upon a time You were like a butterfly Here and there and everywhere Now you are stuck in a wheelchair Once you sighed day in day out “Why must I live so long?” Now you’re blissfully content You … Continue reading →

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Anzac Centenary ~ 1915-2015

Posted on April 24, 2015 by irinadim

April 25,  2015   On 25th April, the day of the landings at Gallipoli, I want to remember the young volunteers from Australia and New Zealand who put their lives on the line to fight the brave fight a hundred years ago. My father, Bogdan Stojić, … Continue reading →

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My Poem Just Published!

Posted on April 4, 2015 by irinadim

My poem ‘Sing A Song of Love When The Warlock Beckons’ has just been published by narratorINTERNATIONAL. If you wish, you can support me there. It’s a very friendly publishing company; you may even consider submitting your work. http://www.narratorinternational.com/sing-a-song-of-love-when-the-warlock-beckons-irina-dimitric/ This poem … Continue reading →

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The Black Prince – Prose Poem – SunWinks! February 22, 2015: Waxing Prosaic

Posted on March 3, 2015 by irinadim

Who is The Black Prince? There he stands haughty, resplendent in his shiny blackness, black as tar, black as night, with a touch of white, just to soften his stern image, a sign of his noble lineage that stern image. … Continue reading →

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Melancholy Merriment – SunWinks! February 1, 2015 (Oxymorons)

Posted on February 9, 2015 by irinadim

A solitary magpie Sitting on a pole In joyful sadness Carolling strains Of the sweetest tones I know     Pray tell, enchanting bird What does your melancholy warbling say?     Behold, from high above I can see afar … Continue reading →

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The Window – SunWinks! January 18, 2015: Signed, Sealed, Delivered.

Posted on January 23, 2015 by irinadim

  The window Into the past Remote control Fast roll Roll, roll the barrel On parade Khaki apparel Guns and men Of great renown I want the smiling clown Window… Past and present intertwined Some stories much maligned No, that … Continue reading →

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The First Kiss in the 1950s – SunWinks!: Simile and Friday Writing Essential: Youthful Memories

Posted on November 27, 2014 by irinadim

  In the olden days A girl fifteen, going on sixteen Met a boy seventeen On a summer night Side by side they strolled On the Adriatic coast His bright blue eyes As blue as the sea She could not … Continue reading →

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