Tag Archives: Australia

For Anzac Day 2018 – 25 April

Posted on April 24, 2018 by irinadim

❤ I made this collage for my profile photo on Facebook to celebrate Anzac Day this year. In the group photo my dad, Lt Col Dr Bogdan Stojic, is easily recognisable in his Yugoslav uniform. These are the brave POW doctors … Continue reading →

Posted in Australia, History, WWI, WWII | Tagged Anzac Day 25 April, Australia, Bogdan Stojic, gratitude, History, Irina Dimitric, My Dad Volunteer in WWI, photos, Stalag VIIIB/344 LAMSDORF PRISONERS OF WAR, WWII | 11 Comments

The Sky Is On Fire – Haiku-Haiga

Posted on December 28, 2017 by irinadim

~ Horizon in flames Wild desire burns in the heart December heat wave ❤ The fire extinguished Peace descends upon the world Evening yearns for love ❤ “Good Night!” calls the currawong from the roof. ❤ Season’s Greetings to all … Continue reading →

Posted in Australia, Blogging, Form Poetry, haiga, Haiku, Irina Dimitric, Nature, Photo Essay, Photography, Poetry, Poetry/Photography, Visual Arts | Tagged Australia, clouds, form poetry, Haiku, Irina Dimitric, love, nature, photo, photography, photos, poetry/photography, sky, sunset | 21 Comments

Foggy Morning – Cinquain

Posted on November 29, 2017 by irinadim

Dawn fog Gingerly trails Its silvery beard across The bay, letting sunshine stir up The world ❤ Good morning, pretty bird! ❤ We are a pair, always together! ❤ Morning has broken, Wood Pigeon has spoken! ❤ Good morning everyone! Have … Continue reading →

Posted in Art, Australia, Cinquain, Form Poetry, Photo Essay, Photography, Poetry, Poetry/Photography | Tagged Australia, Australian birds, cinquain, form poetry, Irina Dimitric, nature, photo, photography, poem, poetry, poetry/photography, wood pigeon | 5 Comments

Bidding Goodbye to the Jacaranda Season – Haiku

Posted on November 25, 2017 by irinadim

~ Jacaranda trees Farewell their purple blossoms End of November ❤ Here are just a few pics to remember their purple beauty before they disappear from our gardens, parks and streets. ~ In full bloom, all in purple blue ~ … Continue reading →

Posted in Nature, Photo Essay, Photography, Poetry, Poetry/Photography | Tagged Australia, form poetry, Haiku, Irina Dimitric, Jacaranda blossoms, Jacaranda tree, nature, November in Australia, photo essay, photos, poetry | 17 Comments

Designers’ Noble Cause? – Tanka

Posted on July 29, 2017 by irinadim

~ Blue jeans in tatters A fashion statement – the rich Uplifting the poor? So on second thoughts My threadbare trousers I’ll keep © 2017 Irina Dimitric ~ If you wish to contribute to a truly noble cause, you can … Continue reading →

Posted in Poetry/Photography, Tanka | Tagged Australia, blue jeans, Children's Medical Research Institute, CMRI, form poetry, Irina Dimitric, Jeans for Genes Day, photo, poetry/photography, Tanka | 11 Comments

Leave of Absence – En Congé / Glory Tree – Cinquain

Posted on March 31, 2017 by irinadim

~ This is it! No more procrastinating! I’ll be away for some time. Two to three months, I’d say. I need to do some serious decluttering, as you can see. ❤ Enfin, j’ai pris la bonne décision. Un petit congé pour … Continue reading →

Posted in Australia, Blogging, Nature, Photography, Poetry | Tagged Australia, cinquain, decluttering, flowers, form poetry, glory, glory tree, grand nettoyage, Irina Dimitric, joy, nature, photo, photography, poem, poetry, tibouchina | 18 Comments

End of Summer – Cinquain

Posted on March 1, 2017 by irinadim

Today 1st March is the first day of Autumn in Australia. Murraya or Orange Blossom is now in bloom in my garden. This evergreen shrub from south-east Asia grows to around 3m (10′) tall. Its genus name commemorates Dr. Johann … Continue reading →

Posted in Australia, Cinquain, Nature, Photography, Poetry, Poetry/Photography | Tagged Australia, autumn, cinquain, flowers, form poetry, Irina Dimitric, Murraya, nature, Orange Blossom, photo, photography, poem, poetry/photography, shrub | 8 Comments

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 →

Posted in Australia, Cinquain, Irina Dimitric, Poetry | Tagged Aleksandar Sasha Dimitric, Australia, Bridgepoint Shopping Centre, Christ, Christmas, Christmas tree, cinquain, Irina Dimitric, nativity scene, photography, photos, Santa Claus | 19 Comments

Daffodils – Cinquain

Posted on September 1, 2016 by irinadim

~To celebrate the First Day of Spring in Australia, September 1, I cannot but sing praises to the pretty daffodils in my garden. ❤ Golden stars descended from the sky; twinkling on they bring a spark of heaven down to earth ~ … Continue reading →

Posted in Cinquain, Irina Dimitric, Nature, Poetry/Photography, Visual Arts | Tagged American cinquain, Australia, cinquain, daffodils, flowers, garden, Irina Dimitric, photo, poem, poetry/photography, southern hemisphere, spring | 11 Comments

Are you a Galanthophile? Or perhaps a Lexophile?

Posted on August 24, 2016 by irinadim

~ Are you a Galanthophile? Or perhaps a Lexophile? “Oxford Dictionaries Online’s word of the day a few days ago (sign up here) was galanthophile, which means ‘a collector of, or expert in, snowdrops’, Galanthus being the genus name of … Continue reading →