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The Face of the Road
Some wild paintings on the wall of a roadside hut inspired this little poetry piece.
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Our Oceans, Our Future
A day trip to bayas island and playing with the kids on the waterfront inspired…
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The Moon’s Final Polish
Squatting over a mud puddle along a city street to catch the final reflection of…
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How do I say friend in a single photograph?
The Shrine of Agtalin is located in Pilar, Capiz (Philippines).
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Tranche
The grill on an old tractor during our afternoon walks inspired this little photo essay.
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Imaginary Swimming Pool
GET MY GOGGLES! PLEASE! PLEASE!, he shouts above below the rain © 2017 Melinda J. Irvine…
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Motorbikes
Wandering around a religious festival here in a rural province of the Philippines, I was…
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The City Speaks
Mulitmedia poetry inspired by graffiti and billboards around Iloilo City.
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Foot Traffic
I just love the way this neon Billboard from the SM Mall in Iloilo City infused…
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Fragments of Artivism
Gallery of fragments captured from the Artivism Street Art collection in Iloilo City.
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Surviving the Trip
Tricycles are great for photographs, the scenery is so close you can literally touch it.
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Expanding the Reach of My Blog
UPDATE 19 June 2019: this is no longer an appropriate SEO method and is not…
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Collaboration
Poetry from the tropical rainforest of the Philippine Western Visayas.
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Qualm
This is little poem was inspired by a mass of electrical wires twisting through tree…
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Jackfruit
I confess, the pungent smell of jackfruit is something that turns my tummy.
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Symmetry
Symmetrical shadows on a church inspired this little photo essay and poem.
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After Dark
Sometimes fiesta noises in the Philippines go on for days and days (or rather) nights…
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Beside the Fancy Shopping Mall
Incredible what you can see in the Philippines, right next to a fancy shopping mall.
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Vista
Experimenting with the panorama feature on my iPhone over late afternoon rice paddies.
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Ephemeral
Little kids make friends on a weekend in the beautiful islands of Carles.
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“was accidentally bumped to a coconut tree … due to slippery wet road”
you are deadand i am dyingleft behindembitteredlyingstatic stationedtombed abysslifeless lifereduced to this you are deadand…
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Panicked
hearts in our belliesbaby jyn swallows a coinemergency OP PS: Stopping by the house after…
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Artivism Iloilo City
Wandering the streets of Iloilo City last month I was privileged to witness Artivisim: a…
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However bird songs are heard
Bird scratchings in sand become haiku poem, like the ancient Latin scribes.
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Frog on a Straw Hat
Some ancient art in the public domain inspired this poetry piece.
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A Beginning
A tiny poem and photo essay inspired by the green leaves of tropical plants.
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Hands
Little poem inspired by the transformation of palm fronds through sunlight and shade.
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Showing Off Her Nails
I just loved the striking colours of this all-blue (including broken laundry tub hanging from…
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Solitude
Photo essay inspired by a lone orange leaf along the ocean shore in Estancia, Philippines.
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Heard
An early morning poem, inspired by a golden sunrise and men hauling fishing nets.
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The Tremble of Drums
Dinagyang Festival is a cultural weekend of tribal costume and dancing in Iloilo City, Philippines.
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A Recognised Craft
Inspired by indigenous weaving in the town of Estancia, Philippines.
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Overwhelmed
Poetry and photographs captured at the water's edge, near Estancia, Iloilo.
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Black and White Birds
Wandering the roads in the late afternoon, watching birds and taking black and white photos.
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Repurposed, Reused, Recycled
One thing that delights me about the Philippines is it's dedication to repurposing, recycling and…
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Praying for a New Moon
"Careful Ma'am! Careful Ma'am!" her voice panicked. A group of women gathered.
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Birthdays Pinoy Style
Cooking my first Filipino styled spaghetti tomorrow for Jerry’s birthday treat.
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In the Garden
You can find a poem anywhere, even the garden at the local swimming pool.
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Somebody Clean that Fan
Finding stuff to do when you live in small room in rural Philippines.
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Dodgy but Delicious Street Food
Missing the daily prompt after some dodgy street food.
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The Successful Delivery of Magic Fish Dreaming to the Philippines
Gifts from Australia.
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Red
This week Jerry and I attended the Dinagyang Cultural Festival in Iloilo City. There were…
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Ambience
Tuesday was my last afternoon in Australia for possibly a year or more and the…
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Ocean Mosaic
Poetry and photographs inspired by a stunning mural on the toilet block at Shellyy Beach,…
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Someday
Watching the sunset in Australia with my adopted son on video call. We miss each…
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Hills, Dad’s Lost Ear and a Dog Called Sally
Walking familiar streets of my hometown and I meet a little dog.
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Shine
A silhouette of a seabird hovering over the Nambucca River in the golden light of…
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Nambucca Valley
Photo essay inspired by a cut-out in a camp fireplace, riverside Warrell Creek.
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Emerald Beach
Wandering the headlands above Emerald Beach north of Coffs Harbour today was a lovely opportunity…
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