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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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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

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My Sweet Rose – Sonnet

MY SWEET ROSE How sweet and pure thy perfume grows, As sweet as seasoned showers to the ground Upon which thy gracious beauty glows, I swear my love for ever to thee bound. Ah, my sweetest rose! I long and … Continue reading

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The Unforgiving Heart – Tanka

The Unforgiving Heart – Tanka Once a luscious leaf Now moaning in the garden Caterpillar’s deed Unforgiveness in your heart Feeds voraciously on love © irina dimitric 2013

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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

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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

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Sweet Revenge for Halloween

There was an old hag Sick of trick-o-treating brats Disguised as spooky spooks Lean mean witches Even meaner Captain Hooks Fairy floss fairies Devouring her treats So she put on a hat, mounted a broom And went trick-o-treating as well! … Continue reading

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Sing a Song of Love when the Warlock Beckons -Tercetonine

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

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Magnolia – Cinquain

Luscious Crimson bloom, like The maiden’s young heart, with Joy and trepidation unfolds Pure love © irina dimitric 2013

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Just an Ordinary Garden – A Tercetonine

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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