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Window

Window This abstract oil painting I painted many years ago, entitled Window,  inspired the poem I wrote last year. It’s 92 x 70 cm and hangs on the wall facing the entry, its bright colours even brighter in the morning sunshine. It’s signed … Continue reading

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Happy Mother’s Day 11 May 2014

Dianthus in my garden                  * I salute all Mothers Those who wanted to be Those who didn’t want to be Those who couldn’t be But dreamed to be I salute all Mothers Irrespective of creed or colour Married or … Continue reading

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The Golden Gift – Sonnet 2

Hello Everyone! On the occasion of Shakespeare’s  450th birthday I’m offering my second sonnet as a tribute to the greatest poet of all times. To further celebrate his birthday tell me what your favourite Shakespeare’s quotation is. I’d love to hear from … Continue reading

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Kookaburra

On my neighbours’ rooftop Sydney Australia * Kookaburra sweet, you neither chirp nor tweet. Your laughter is much like mine, my cackle is much like thine. We are two sister souls, one clad in feathers, the other in clothes. * … Continue reading

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Whose fault is it?

A young gum tree in my street * Whose fault is it? Everything alive is born Lives for a while Then dies – So it is with trees It’s not the old tree’s fault A young life is lying half … Continue reading

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Dreams on my Pillow in Warm Sydney

In the middle of summer I’m dreaming of winter Of white landscapes And giant snowflakes On the frosted window Dreams on my pillow Tomorrow’s the day We’ll take out the sleigh Ride over valley and hill For sure we will … Continue reading

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‘Tis better to have loved and lost …

Sunset at Beauty Point, Sydney, Australia. The sun will come out again tomorrow It will shine on the world Plants and trees will grow Birds will chirp and sing Children will play and giggle While my heart will pine For … Continue reading

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Dandelion’s Travels – Haiku

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

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Beauty and Vanity

 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

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Purple Head

The Black Spectre has cast his tar-like cloud Over her purple head, purple with misgivings And positioned a heavy millstone on her bruised chest She can hardly breathe Such is the weight of her despair All hope has flown away … Continue reading

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