Category Archives: Past edited work

Summer Bay

Posted on January 24, 2026 by Topher

Easy: Palm Beach in Sydney’s northern beaches. This lies on a headland, the Pacific Ocean on one side. Apart from Manly, I haven’t explored this area. Noted for their beaches, it is mostly accessible by bus and ferry. I have … Continue reading →

Posted in Past edited work, reviews, TV | Tagged , | Leave a comment

A Memo in Time

Posted on January 3, 2026 by Topher

What colleges have you attended? Recently, I checked out this old memo, a uni remnant. I used it for homework. As part of my class, we wrote a note for three weeks. Here they are: Friday 6 August The big … Continue reading →

Posted in Books, Past edited work, reviews | Tagged , | Leave a comment

The Hermit

Posted on August 30, 2025 by Topher

He moves at a snail’s pace with all the time in the race In his thirties, published the Great 20th century American Novel Before this, met iconic Ernest Hemingway who owned the place The don was very encouraging of his … Continue reading →

Posted in Literary, Past edited work | Leave a comment

The Dawn…

Posted on July 6, 2025 by Topher

Is different in Southeast Asia and Sydney Farmers plough the fields and drink black coffee long day ahead There, the sun is up in a hurry In Sydney, sunup varies by season instead It could be up soon, or remain … Continue reading →

Posted in Literary, Past edited work | Leave a comment

Dr Fuh

Posted on June 29, 2025 by Topher

He was our family doctor for many years Before, we consulted Dr Tung he hung up his stethoscope, cheers My sister came up with the find He introduced himself as ‘Dr Fuh, Dr Pepe Fuh’ he had a corny mind … Continue reading →

Posted in Literary, Past edited work | Tagged , , | Leave a comment

Kitty Toughpaws

Posted on March 8, 2025 by Topher

She was my sister’s classmate and friend Pestered Ate Jacky that was the trend During my days off uni, I answered the landline checked out the tease ‘Could I speak with Jacklyn please?’ Said this in her thick Indo accent … Continue reading →

Posted in Literary, Past edited work, pets | Leave a comment

Tomato Rice

Posted on March 1, 2025 by Topher

A few times, we ordered tomato rice with crispy chicken supporting the local enterprise Got this from the Viet restaurant down the road They served it hot and the carbs reminded us of Java rice They put lettuce and sliced … Continue reading →

Posted in cooking, Literary, Past edited work | Leave a comment

The Process

Posted on February 16, 2025 by Topher

Writing a poetry collection is arduous The culmination of bits and pieces, months and years, make you cantankerous For me, writing poems began in sixth grade Got the highest marks in my Filo class though I did not pen a … Continue reading →

Posted in Literary, Past edited work | Tagged , , , , | 1 Comment

‘Strange Nights’

Posted on November 17, 2024 by Topher

Note: This account is based on a past friendship. He lives with his mum in Fairfield, NSW. They’re neighbours with my auntie. Parents are long divorced. His younger brother, Clement, has since worked in the UK. Nerdy, he went to … Continue reading →

Posted in movies, Past edited work | Tagged , , | Leave a comment

Cobra, why?

Posted on November 9, 2024 by Topher

What are we to make of snakes? Not your average pet, they’re not as popular as cats and dogs. Instead, we see them in zoos and reptile parks. History is littered with cautionary tales of the serpent. (See also: Adam … Continue reading →

Posted in netflix, Past edited work, pets, TV | Tagged , , , , | Leave a comment