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With the Other Hand
A fall on the road and a writer cannot type or use her dominant hand.
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The Swimming Pool at Night
Sometimes on a hot afternoon, my son and I walk the backstreets to a swimming…
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Possibilities
A leafy tree and her multi-coloured leaves and seeds, inspire a shift in focus.
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Revival
Gerberas revive my trek to the laundry shop and memories of my grandmother.
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The One Tree
Have you ever noticed in a forest, or even a small pocket of garden, there…
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Evening Stretch
An evening stretch after 3 days of weakness and fatigue inspired this dark poem.
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Traditional Weaving
In tribute to the indigenous weavers of Iloilo province, Philippines.
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Under Repair
An old church with no walls, reveals the human side of Sunday worship.
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Shroud
Celebrating the tiny pockets of rainforest that soothe and shroud Iloilo City from the sun's…
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Sydney Red Gum
Little poem inspired by the gnarly bark of the shedding Angophora costata.
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Found
Finding an old church where I nervously sang Amazing Grace in my new dress, inspired…
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Beach Blanket
Haiku poem inspired by a beach walk in my home town after severe flooding.
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Moon Creatures
I love the night culture of the Philippines and how the twilight turns headlights into…
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Her Own Shadow
There are times when we all fall behind, stumbling on our own shadow.
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Pineapple Vending
An industrious young man sells pineapples from his tricycle, on the streets of Iloilo City.
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Last Night’s Rain
Celebrating the magic of nature and the beauty that can be found in tiny things.
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Splashed with red flowers
Little poem inspired by the tiny red flowers that light up the garden of our…
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Rearranging the shadows
Beach art and the marine biodiversity of Piagao Island, Philippines.
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The sun has gone
Even a beautiful island national park is not immune from the overwhelming tropical heat and…
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El Niño
Though the World Meteorological Organisation (WMO) has not yet officially announced an El Niño cycle,…
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Easter Moon
A tiny ekphrasis inspired by a watercolour and a late-night landing in Dubai.
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Next to the Sun
From a 7th floor terrace I stood next to the sun and watched her settle…
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Memory of a Kiss
Poetry inspired by friendship and a book of haiku writing prompts.
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Leaves by the Riverbank
A broken leaf, covered in cobwebs and riversand enters my awareness.
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Vexillology
My son's gardening assignment sits just outside the front door, ready to take to school…
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A Ballet of Water
My son danced around the supermarket, talking about the 'ballet of water' outside.
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A Book for Poetry
My uncle gives me a calico-bound journal book, with handmade paper.
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The Beat of the Drums
Poetry inspired by tribal art and a phrase from 'Things Fall Apart'.
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Disconnectivity
The electrical wires that connect each of our homes, offices, buildings and tribes strangely disconnect…
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We’ve Moved
Tongue-in-cheek verse poem celebrating our new apartment, running water, and basic human rights.
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Cloudy
Haiku poem by a super-windy day on the rocks between Shelley Beach and Wellington Rock…
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Along the Rural Road
A long drive in the NSW New England (and a single white daisy) inspired this…
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Out Past the Breakers
A little poem inspired by a walk along the v-wall at Nambucca Heads on the…
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Another Life
Little poem inspired by cracks in the rusty bow of an old ship, along the…
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Fashionistas
Ekphrasis poetry inspired by a set of portraits created by New England artist Richard A.…
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The Window Sill
Haiku poem celebrating the old bottles that stand on the window sill in my uncle's…
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Astern
Haiku poem inspired by the remnants of a vessel, lodged in mangrove roots and oysters.
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Drooping She-oak
Haiku poem inspired by the death of a she-oak tree, found buried in the tidal…
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Whales
Whales (out to sea) passed near the mouth of the Nambucca River this morning: bold,…
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White Water Bird
Haiku poem inspired by a pure white egret wading the waters of the Nambucca River…
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The Navigators
Watching a little group of seagulls on the afternoon sunset just before dusk; you can…
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Gum Blossoms
Haiku poem inspired by the blossoming gums that shade the pathways of the Riverways in…
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Broken Leaves
Haiku poem inspired by a walk along the riverbank at sunset and watching the lifecycle…
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Mission Beach Mornings
A stunning morning in Mission Beach, QLD inspired this little poem.
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Above the Ocean
Little poem and photo essay inspired by the palm fronds along the Kennedy Walking Track…
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Along the Kennedy Track
Haiku poem inspired by the lichen stained granite boulders along the Kennedy Track, FNQ.
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Ocean Pandanus
Did you ever yearn for the sea but find yourself (nearing the end of life)…
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Springtime in the Blue Mountains
Poetry inspired by spring flowers in the Australian Blue Mountains.
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Shadows On the Fence
Shadows on the fence in my brother's backyard inspired this haiku poem of spingtime shadows.
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The Wildflowers Are Always Out in Blackheath
If you are ever in Blackheath (NSW) look for the stunning mural by Jenny Kee…
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Wet
The last of the afternoon rain is still dripping from the plants, and weeks of…
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Rain on Leaves
Whenever we're scrambling our way around in the dark, are we looking for something familiar?…
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Shadows on a Wall OR Fake News
Sometimes you have to step back and remove your sunglasses.
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The Outside Light
Little poem inspired by a concrete wall protruding from a dark city street.
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Christmas is Here
Christmas starts here Septemberand flies right on past DecemberChristmas light shows in Januaryyes! It’s absolutely…
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Haiku for the Sun
Little poem celebrating the first real sunshine after 6 rainy weeks.
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Palm Roots and Blooms
Poetry falls from the stem of a tropical palm, liked scattered words without sentences.
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The Garden in Wet Season
Raining for days and my son makes little rock stacks in our sodden garden.
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All Stretched Out
Poetry inspired by a beautiful mural in Iloilo City, Philippines.
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Over This Wall
Across the road, and over the wall, from an inner-city shopping mall.
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A Poem in the Morning
Finding an old poem scribbled on bits of paper, matches a morning flower.
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Appearance and Reality
Photographing the ripples on a pond on Guimaras Island (Philippines) explains Philosophy 101 (appearance and…
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