dusty room—
in the corner
a single shoe
autumn storm—
by the front door
an open umbrella
a faded rose—
fragrance of childhood
in a punctured pot
the storm—
footprints in the mud
on the garden path
About
Marija Andjela Pogorilic
Marija Andjela Pogorilic
was born Radovan in Rovinjsko Selo in 1948 where she lives
today. She graduated from Pedagogical Academy in Pula
(Geography and History).
Marija publishes poetry and prose in the Chakavian dialect of
Rovinjsko Selo and standard Croatian. She writes down sayings
and proverbs of her place. So far she has published three
collections of poetry: Dih ljubavi (A Breath of Love),
Kap rose (A Dewdrop) and Zrno soli (A Grain of Salt).
She is presented in 12 joint collections and over 50 literary
magazines and takes part in poetry recitals in the country.
She publishes Haiku in IRIS haiku magazine and
joint haiku collections in Klostar Ivanic, Ludbreg, Obrovac
(„Rene Matousek“ haiku meeting). For her haiku she has
received an award and commendment. (The 12th Mainichi Haiku
Contest 2008 - Honourable Mention, The Klostar Ivanic 2009,
2nd Prize
This is Marija Andjela
Pogorilic's first appearance in Sketchbook.
