Tag Archives: nature

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 →

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Vanilla Orchid – Haiku

Posted on December 18, 2016 by irinadim

~ Perfect chorus line White butterflies’ joyous dance By the window sill * You can read more about orchids here. © Copyright 2016 Irina Dimitric ~ https://nadiamerrillphotography.wordpress.com/2016/12/08/a-photo-a-week-challenge-white-2/

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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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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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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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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 →

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Busy Bee

Posted on August 19, 2016 by irinadim

~ Aren’t we lucky we are not bees? We can have a rest. Wishing you all a restful weekend! ❤ * Copyright 2016 Irina Dimitric

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Autumn in Sydney (Haiga)

Posted on May 4, 2016 by irinadim

Stillness in the air Not too warm and not too cold Autumn morning smiles   © 2016 Irina Dimitric

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A Haiku for the First of September 2015

Posted on September 1, 2015 by irinadim

Spring has officially sprung in Australia today. It’s a glorious sunny day. Happy Spring to all my friends in the Southern Hemisphere! Pink blossoms, blue sky Zephyr plays with butterflies Birdsong in the air   ©Irina Dimitric 2015    

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Cee’s Fun Foto Challenge: Bark or Leaves

Posted on November 8, 2014 by irinadim

These photos were taken in my immediate neighbourhood on Friday 7 November 2014. – The maple tree is bare now in late autumn except for this new growth. In general, plants and trees are a bit confused because the winter was … Continue reading →

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