“To find the universal elements enough; to find the air and the water exhilarating; to be refreshed by a morning walk or an evening saunter… to be thrilled by the stars at night; to be elated over a bird’s nest or a wildflower in spring – these are some of the rewards of the simple life.”
— John Burroughs
I live in sunny Queensland, Brisbane, Australia where winters are beautiful but summers can be somewhat unbearable. I have been writing for a while now and my blog has helped me to grow and develop my writing. Poetry is everywhere and I write to capture snippets of life as I see it as well as memories. I love nature and the simple things in life and this is often reflected in my poetry. I’ve always been a dreamer and writing allows me to dream. Afterall, where would we be without a dream.
Norma Martiri
Contact me: nrmartiri@gmail.com
Blog Header Image: Sydney Sky Lights Up – New Year’s Eve 2012
Please note: As much as I appreciate being nominated for a Blog Award, please do not nominate me. I barely have time to keep up with my own and other blogs let alone award requirements.
I like reading your blog! keep on posting!
love,
jaan
Thanks so much for your comments 🙂
I enjoy reading your poetry. Your way of writing is very nice. Moving.
Aw, thanks so much. That’s very encouraging 🙂
Simplicity is good. Rocky road (ice cream) the best.
Thanks so much but I disagree. Vanilla is the best, sweet and simple 🙂
I am really enjoying your blog, Loved what you posted about forms and terms. And I agree, Vanilla is the best. I used vanilla in this poem
http://themslvh.wordpress.com/2011/07/08/785/
I am off to read more of your blog. Have a wonderful day
Thanks heaps 🙂
Yes, a lovely blog! You have a good eye for color and design, as well as expression. I’m enjoying your visits to Poetic Bloomings VERY MUCH.
And thank you for your kind words regarding the loss of my cousin (at Across the Lake, Eerily). So sweet of you!
Marie Elena
Thanks so much for stopping by Marie. I truly appreciate it 🙂
Thanks for signing up for my blog. It has been a pleasure seeing your very complimentary comments on there. I have been browsing your blog and it’s quite creative. i hope to catch up on other posts soon.
Namaste,
Isadora
I have nominated you for … The Versatile Blogger Award … as I feel that you deserve the recognition. It has been a pleasure reading your postings. You are very talented. I know you will continue to bring great things to you blog in the future.
Namaste,
Isadora
http://insidethemindofisadora.wordpress.com/2011/10/03/the-versatile-blogger-award/
You have been nominated for the Versatile Blogger Award.
http://insanebloom.wordpress.com/about-2/awards/
This is my first visit here but I have been reading your comments around WordPress and I rather like your approach, and so here I am..!!
i loved reading through your site.
i am following it..!!
by the way, i’m shiny, a new blogger and i love penning down my feelings and thoughts, if u can just comment on my posts,,so as to make the future posts better..
http://tripornaghosh.wordpress.com/
..and i just love reading any poetry & literature..
Thanks so much Shiny, I’m touched by your lovely comments. Welcome to the world of blogging 🙂
hii,,
my blog- tripornaghosh.wordpress.com got deleted mistakenly..
this is the link to my new blog-
http://crowdedsolitude.wordpress.com/
-Shiny..
We chose your blog as one of our top 15. 🙂
Here’s our post about it written in a separate blog that is connected to our original one: http://footnotesandmargins.wordpress.com/2011/11/22/footnote-1
Dear Norma, I nominated you for the Liebster Blog Award. It’s my appreciation of your work, talent and accomplishment. You can pick it up here at http://peaceroad.wordpress.com/2011/11/28/the-liebster-blog-award/
Keep up the good work, my friend. 🙂
~Olive Tree.
Enjoying your site, Norma!
Thanks so much 🙂
Congratulations on your book! I love your poetry and you have a lovely blog.
Thanks so much Patricia 🙂
Lovely to meet a poet from my neck of the woods, thank you for your comment on my poem. 🙂
Me too Di!!! Thanks for stopping by. I look forward to reading more of your work 🙂
Hi Norma,
I just tried leaving a comment on “aid to” but it keps tellin me “page not found”.
Anyway, just to let you know I am now following the Erasure site, so thank you for the introduction to it.
Christine 🙂
Thanks Christine…sorry I just saw this 🙂
Norma, I have nominate you for the Gargie Award, please check at http://meirozavian.wordpress.com/2013/01/04/the-first-nomination-in-the-beginning-of-the-year/
Congratulations!
Warm regards,
mei
Thanks Mei….sorry I didn’t respond sooner 🙂
Beautiful blog, and beautiful poetry!
Thanks so much for your kind words 🙂
🙂 And I still haven’t done one! Well I had a go but it was rubbish and well and truly erased! Lol Back to the drawing board 🙂 i am determined now!
Xx
Lol, keep trying. Nothing is ever perfect the first time 🙂
Nice meeting you on blogsphere and thanks for liking my on the Lift Bridge. I visit Australia regularly and I love the country and the people. You may be interested in my post on the race I did in Sydney last fall.
http://opallaontrails.wordpress.com/2012/09/17/sydney-running-festival-the-bridge-run/
I hope to improve my writing through blogging too and your peotry is beautiful. I am following you blog and hope you’ll follow mine too.
Sorry for the late reply. Thanks so much for visiting and for your lovely comments 🙂
Hi Norma
I just posted my last post for the long weekend so that I can spend sometime with your own!
Looking forward Reading everything you have posted!!!
Nigel
Thanks Nigel. That’s very kind of you. I think your blog is amazing too! 🙂
Thanks fro becoming a subscriber. Now I’ll go stroll through your site.
Hi Norma,
Im looking for a translator! Someone has left me a comment on my poetry blog in Italian! I think it may be someone who follows you. Anyway, I wonder if you would be willing to translate it for me. Its from ventisqueras and it says
ventisqueras commented on The Journey Begins…
le tue parole mi hanno molto commossa, la Poesia da voce all’anima, profuma col candore del giglio e con la mitezza delle viole
che ti sia sempre vicina accompagnandoti di dolcezza e amore nel tuo viaggio
un grande abbraccio
I hope you dont mind my asking you but I dont know anyone else who would be able to do it. Many thanks
Christine xx
Hi Christine,
I’m not fluent but I think this is the translation.
Your words really touched me. Your poems are from the soul, scented with the candor of lillies and the meekness of violets. May you always be near the company of sweetness and love on your journey. A huge hug.
Beautiful words for a beautiful lady.
Norma
My goodness, what a lovely comment. Very humbling.
It’s strange how these things happen sometimes just when we are in need of a little help. I was just saying to another blogging friend how her words had brightened a very “down” day for me. And here are some more. Now I need to allow myself this “off” time without becoming cross with myself. It will pass 🙂
Thanks very much for the translation
Xx
Anytime Christine. I’m glad you’re feeling better. You’re right though, it’s funny how this happens. Take care 🙂
Hello Norma! You have very beautiful and interesting blog! I enjoy reading your blog! It is really interesting to me! The best regards! 😉