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The Air Raid – Celebrating the End of WWII 75 Years Ago on 8 May

THE AIR RAID When I was nine years old, the war was on.The enemy drowning fast at last; the endWas near, but first the Allies had to bombOur town to drive the fiend aground, and soWe hid below in shelters, … Continue reading

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Longing for Blue Skies (haiku)

~ Today in Sydney. I was going to visit my husband in hospital, but the smoke is choking me. We’ve never experienced anything like it before. He is fine in his airconditioned room. Please spare a thought and prayer for … Continue reading

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Cee’s Fun Foto Challenge – White – White Carnation (haiku)

❤ I love carnations of all colours. White carnations symbolise innocence, pure love and good luck. This bunch was given to me by a dear friend. I think my friend sensed I needed a lot of good luck these days. … Continue reading

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Jacarandas (haiku) – FOTD Challenge, 28 November 2019

❤ G’day folks! It’s  a LOVELY sunny day in Sydney. Jacarandas are still mesmerising, but not for long. “Jacarandas sway Scattered petals on the ground Goodbye November! ”   Wishing you all a very happy Thursday! ❤   (C) Copyright … Continue reading

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Smoggy Day in Sydney – Haiku

❤ My heart goes out to the victims of devastating bushfires in Australia. The smog in Sydney today reached New Delhi levels. I had to keep the windows shut in the morning. Then I took a taxi, air-conditioned, luckily, to … Continue reading

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Getting ready for Halloween! (haiku)

Getting ready for Halloween! I was playing with “Effects” on my smartphone. My castle in Grayscale and Light Streak. My naughty Cocky in Negative is bound to send shivers down your spine!   And here’s a haiku for  Thursday, 31 … Continue reading

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Eucalyptus Sapling (haiku) – Doing our bit for the Environment

❤ Mother Earth cries out Plant a sapling in your patch Clean air for all life Recently, Mosman Council planted eucalypts all along our street. I’m glad to announce that only one sapling died, all the others are doing very … Continue reading

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Follow Only Beauty – Quote – Senryu

❤ Khalil Gibran said Follow only Beauty and Obey only Love ❤ And he also said: “Beauty is not in the face; beauty is a light in the heart.” ❤ Wishing you all a happy and loving week! 🙂 ❤ … Continue reading

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Tonight is the Holy Night

Holy Night – Triolet Tonight is the Holy Night Christ the Saviour born unto us Blessed is the holy sight Tonight is the Holy Night To save our souls he’ll always fight His healing Love a sacred gift to us … Continue reading

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Jacaranda Tree Still In Bloom – Haiku

Blue heavenly blooms Dazzle  in the morning sky December delight * Some Jacaranda trees produce foliage and flowers at the same time. I have noticed that these trees are the last to shed their flowers. While the other Jacarandas have already … Continue reading

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