Tag Archives: nature

The Last Bloom – Haiku

The Last Bloom Agapanthus bloom the last this summer; petals curl up in the heat Pods proudly expose pregnant green bellies in wait- next season’s splendour Were I a flower death would pass me by; reborn each year – what … Continue reading

Posted in Art, Haiku, Nature, Photo Essay, Photography, Poetry, Visual Arts | Tagged , , , , , , , , , , , | 9 Comments

The Magic Dandelion

My name is Mufti. Sniffing about is my favourite occupation. I’m partially blind. Actually, almost totally blind in the right eye. I nearly banged my head against the wall a moment ago. Ouch! Now I did bang it. Sigh.  This … Continue reading

Posted in Art, Nature, Philosophy, Photo Essay, Photography | Tagged , , , , , , , , , , , , | 29 Comments

Happy New Year 2014! – Haiku

Pensive amber eyes white whiskers musing over  New Year’s mysteries ~~~ May the Year 2014 bring you a lot of joy and good health! May all your dreams come true! Love to all from warm Sydney ~ Irina Copyright 2014 Irina … Continue reading

Posted in Art, Form Poetry, Haiku, Nature, Photography | Tagged , , , , , , , , , | 14 Comments

Agapanthus – Haiku

Agapanthus bloom My December garden loves Your exquisite hue Dear Fellow Bloggers, This is my last post this year to let you know that I’ll be back sometime in January 2014. When I started blogging, I forget which month of … Continue reading

Posted in Australia, Form Poetry, Haiku, Nature, Photography | Tagged , , , , , , , , | 12 Comments

My Lawn – Haiku

Not for me a lawn                                                           shorn and manicured to clean                                                                        green sterility ………. My lawn is a wild meadow where grasses of all kinds grow and prosper ………. (Oh no, these are not caterpillars!) ………. In my lawn, … Continue reading

Posted in Form Poetry, Haiku, Nature, Photo Essay, Photography, Poetry | Tagged , , , , , , , , , | 26 Comments

Dandelion’s Travels – Haiku

Fluffy silver globe awaits the breeze; sheds its hair tiny parachutes © irina dimitric 2013

Posted in Form Poetry, Haiku, Nature, Photography, Poetry, Visual Arts | Tagged , , , , , , | 16 Comments

Fire in My Garden – Haiku

Fire in My Garden – Haiku Orange flames glow in early spring Bird of Paradise has spread its wings © irina dimitric 2013

Posted in Haiku, Nature, Photography, Poetry, Visual Arts | Tagged , , , , , , , | 14 Comments

The Jacaranda Symphony

Allegro In November Wherever you go Purple Jacarandas glow Adagio…In my street Scherzo…Having fun in the gutter with gum tree leaves Rondo…Across the bay…Jacarandas everywhere! Have a great weekend! ©irina dimitric Sydney, November 2013

Posted in Nature, Novel, Photo Essay, Photography, Visual Arts | Tagged , , , , , , , | 24 Comments

The Month of the Jacarandas

The Jacaranda blue, a heavenly hue Graces the landscape in November Sometimes already in late October As is the case this year As it was the case Many years ago I remember Birds are busy nesting in the trees Caring … Continue reading

Posted in Australia, Free Verse, Nature, Novel, Photography, Poetry | Tagged , , , , , , , , , | 10 Comments

Australian King Parrot

The Australian King Parrot is endemic to eastern Australia. This gorgeous, colourful bird happened to be in my street for a visit yesterday when I suddenly spotted him. How lucky was that!? I had never seen one in my neighbourhood … Continue reading

Posted in Australia, Nature, Novel, Photography, Visual Arts | Tagged , , , , , , | 10 Comments