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Home » Night

Tag: Night

jerry in mandurriao

Moon Creatures

by Melinda J. Irvine23 October 201923 October 2019

I love the night culture of the Philippines and how the twilight turns headlights into the moon. After the hot sun sinks and before the moon rises.

Culture, Little Poems, Poetry, Senryu Moon, Night, Poetry, Senryu
Night Sounds, a poem by Melinda J. Irvine

After Dark

by Melinda J. Irvine16 May 201716 May 2017

night sounds dogs, Dogs, DOGS fiesta’s steady THUMP Thump thump © 2017 Melinda J. Irvine

Haiku, Little Poems, Poetry Haiku, Night, Poetry, Postaday

The City at Night

by Melinda J. Irvine29 March 20171 Comment

we found a night-lit spooky house pictured ourselves in a forgotten city beyond the street © 2017 Melinda J. Irvine

Little Poems, Poetry Night, Poetry

Last Night

by Melinda J. Irvine18 August 201615 February 2017

moon with barbed wire and a stick struck me sudden (I saw you there too) © 2016 Melinda Irvine  

Little Poems, Poetry, Senryu Death, Friendship, Haiku, memories, Moon, Night, Palm Trees, Poetry

Out the Window of the Bus

by Melinda J. Irvine16 June 201615 February 2017

they rush into night. and soon, you won’t even see the poverty. © 2016 Melinda Irvine

Little Poems, Poetry, Senryu Motor Bikes, Night, Poetry, public transport, Senryu

at night

by Melinda J. Irvine2 May 20163 May 2016

in the quiet of night when jerry and the TV are sleeping i cut into art books and stick them on walls. © 2016 melinda irvine

Art, Poetry Night, paintings, scissors

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To engage fully in the work of art, all you really need are the skills you already have. ERIC BOOTH.

About Mel.

Melinda J. Irvine is an Australian writer, designer, and musician living between the Philippines and Australia. Mel is adopted mum to Jerry, a Filipino boy she met while volunteering after Typhoon Yolanda. All the money she earns as a professional writer is used to support Jerry’s recovery — plus help other marginalised kids see their own potential

neXtDRAFT zine # 68.

neXtDRAFT 68. February 2020

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When I'm not writing, designing or playing music, I'm actively building an online learning centre for the kids of Botongon (Philippines). If you'd like to help out, please make a donation via PAYPAL. You'll get a proper tax receipt and regular project updates. More info.
2022 Melinda J. Irvine
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