Tag Archives: Mindful Poetry

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

Posted on May 7, 2020 by irinadim

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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Beauty and Vanity

Posted on November 14, 2013 by irinadim

I did this drawing in my drawing class in 2011. Beauty and Vanity – Cinquain Beauty And vanity Vanish like vapour on A hot day; winter wrinkles wink And grin © irina dimitric 2013 The original drawing is as … Continue reading →

Posted in Art, Cinquain, Form Poetry, Mindful Poetry, Visual Arts | Tagged beauty, cinquain, Drawing, form poetry, Irina Dimitric, Mindful Poetry, old age, poem, vanity, Visual Arts | 43 Comments

Sing a Song of Love when the Warlock Beckons -Tercetonine

Posted on October 2, 2013 by irinadim

Sing a Song of Love when the Warlock Beckons When my spirits sink too low The warlock’s on the prowl, I know His scheming dart could tear my soul apart Rejoice he does in his evil deed Spreading monstrous lies … Continue reading →

Posted in Uncategorized | Tagged depression, hate, Mindful Poetry, photography, poetry, revenge, rhyme, song of love, tercet, tercetonine, warlock, wilted rose | 3 Comments

A Cinquain for Australia’s National Emblem

Posted on August 31, 2013 by irinadim

Originally, Wattle Day was celebrated on 1 August by wearing a sprig of wattle to demonstrate patriotism. From 1992, 1 September became National Wattle Day. But are there any wattles still in bloom? I took this photo at the beginning … Continue reading →

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On Our 55th Wedding Anniversary – Cinquain

Posted on August 30, 2013 by irinadim

Posted in Cinquain, Form Poetry, Irina Dimitric, Mindful Poetry, Photography, Poetry, Uncategorized | Tagged cinquain, family, form poetry, Irina Dimitric, love, marriage, Mindful Poetry, photography, poem, wedding anniversary | 5 Comments

A Cinquain for Daffodil Day

Posted on August 23, 2013 by irinadim

Today is Daffodil Day in Australia. We are asked to give generously for Cancer research.

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Just an Ordinary Garden – A Tercetonine

Posted on August 17, 2013 by irinadim

Just an Ordinary Garden – A Tercetonine If I were a garden junky My garden would look quite funky With flowers galore I could sell in a store Even so, in my garden many a flower grows All year round … Continue reading →

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Cloud Gazing – A Tercetonine

Posted on August 7, 2013 by irinadim

Cloud Gazing – A Tercetonine On a sunny winter afternoon I strolled out of my cocoon Then pranced outside and upward glanced: There across the pale blue sky Woolly clouds are passing by And I watch their tale, as above … Continue reading →