Posted in Art, Poetry, Poetry Postcards, Writing, tagged FrancesMacaulayForde, poetry, PoetryPostcards, PP:Boxes on November 21, 2014| Leave a Comment »
Posted in Poetry, Writers, Writing, tagged BlueDuckCafe, CottesloeBeach, FrancesMacaulayForde, Sur&Sea on November 20, 2014| 3 Comments »
Blue Duck, Cottesloe Beach, 2004
The Blue Duck
3… container ships queue on Fremantle’s
horizon – Gage roads.
2… life guards in red and yellow patrol
Cottesloe Beach.
1… blue writer drinks inspiration from
a white cup and rolling surf.
Frances Macaulay Forde © 2004
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Posted in Art as the Spark, Love, nature, Poetry, Poetry Postcards, Romance, Writing, tagged FrancesMacaulayForde, Hibiscus, POEM:EightPots, poetry, romance on November 19, 2014| 1 Comment »
Our Hibiscus is flowering again – don’t know how many times a year it does, but it does with no attention from me. Except to snip some of her beautiful blooms so I can paint them…
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Posted in COMMUNITY, Love, Perth City, Short Stories, Writing, tagged FrancesMacaulayForde, PerthDailyPhoto, ShortStory on November 17, 2014| Leave a Comment »
There’s something about Perth people. Although our beautiful sprawling city feels like a small town, our people think internationally.
So I wasn’t at all surprised to see my sister-in-law had unearthed another ‘treasure’ here in Perth – one I was familiar with through the romcom (one of my all-time favourites) “Notting Hill” and that garden scene.
Like my sister-in-law, I am also intrigued to find out who ‘Rodd and Nicole 2002′ are or were. So, I let my imagination fill in words:
Bench space…
Rodney. What makes you think I’d want a rotten wooden bench with tombstone writing on it? Ewwww. A scabby reminder of old people who sat together in some cold and miserable place in England, years ago? And it must have cost thousands to get over here…. why didn’t you just go to Tiffany’s in King St? You know I like new stuff… not crappy used things that no-one else wants anymore. Really Rodney – get a life!
Where’s the romance in that, Nicole?
Who wants romance – bling’s the thing Rod. I love it when you introduce me to your friends, like at ‘Muse’ the other night. Everyone loved my outfit – I’m a Perry girl through and through!
I thought we had a ‘life’, together or were at least were building one. You’re not just – and why were you smoking again? Who was that bloke outside? You could be pregnant…
Roddy, Roddy, Roddy, chill already. Speaking of Alex – do you want to come watch me try on my Perth Cup outfit? I have to order early… he’s making it in blue, to match my eyes. Perhaps we could visit Tiffany’s again, something Sapphire-ish?
Nicole, we don’t seem to be on the same page – if we ever were. Did I tell you, I bumped into an old friend? Her name is Alex too…
About the preggers thing, Roddy… I got the injection when I went to the doc about a boob job.
You don’t need one!
It’s my body! Just increase my card limit and I’ll surprise you one day, hey?
Yes, about the card. I’ve cancelled it.
What? Did you get me another one? American Express is better, I’ve heard.
Alex is a lawyer. We met at UWA. Did I tell you…
My bum’s numb from this friggin’ bench. Can we go back to the hotel now?
I wanted you to see what I’d done with it – wanted to let other people enjoy it, feel the romance, like I did.
Great idea, Roddy. Can we go now?
Go where, Nicole? You won’t even give me bench space…
Frances Macaulay Forde © 2014
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Posted in Art, Love, Poetry, Poetry Postcards, Writing, tagged Art&Poetry, FrancesMacaulayForde, poetry, PoetryPostcards on November 15, 2014| 4 Comments »
Posted in COMMUNITY, MOVIES, Poetry, Romance, Writing, tagged Christie'sAuction, Diamonds, ElizabethTaylor, FrancesMacaulayForde, LessonNo65, PreciousGems on November 14, 2014| 1 Comment »
© Daily Mail Article 2014
I’m drooling over this Daily Mail article about Elizabeth Taylor‘s jewels. Not just the perfectly matched natural stones (I don’t often see totally natural, they’re usually enhanced or created in my world) but also the artistry of the settings.
“Revealed in all its glittering glory: Elizabeth Taylor’s £100m collection of gems, gowns and art goes on display at Christie’s” according to the Daily Mail article today.
I shouldn’t be envious. It’s her beauty (even in her later years) and how she effortlessly engendered love. So much love, her suitors wanted to – not just adore her but adorn her, with precious gems. I’d LOVE to see the exhibition…
Oh, I know it’s decadent, frivolous – selfish to harbor materials which, selling just one could earn enough to feed a small country, but looking at pretty, shiny things makes me so happy!
They say a man who buys jewelry is rare… I have one and a great love. I know which I value more.
See, diamonds are hard
as everyone knows,
a girl must have metal
for this century’s woes.
Getting her rocks off
whether blond, red or brunette
no faking, no waiting – Helen,
woman hasn’t peaked yet.
While gentlemen play with image
cream blondes, brunettes achieve.
Red wears stainless steel bands
inscribed with ‘We must believe!’
Don’t strive for tabloid wants
look past the surface bling,
there’s more to a woman
tho’ the sparkle is tempting…
Frances Macaulay Forde © 2007
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Posted in COMMUNITY, Other blogs, Writing, tagged @FrancesMForde, FrancesMacaulayForde, FrancesMacForde, Twitter on November 13, 2014| Leave a Comment »
Well, I’ve finally done it – I’ve joined the birds and I’m learning to fly. (My daughter’s suggestion.)
Only have two boards right now ‘Family’ and ‘Writing’ but I’m sure, as I learn to soar, I’ll think of more.
I’ll start with a few Haikus and see how they’re accepted… you can tweet me @FrancesMForde
And my Pinterest Boards are Frances Mac Forde . Follow me 🙂
Perth City
Swan glitters in
sun, shining on palm-fringed
Riverside Drive.
Frances Macaulay Forde © 2000
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Posted in Ireland, Poetry, Sketching In Ireland, Writing, tagged AdamFaith, FrancesMacaulayForde, poems, SketchingInIreland, WrittenInIreland on November 12, 2014| 2 Comments »
Is this the end of Faith?
(11.11 am 7th March 2003)
amongst the threats
(no regrets)
Mesopotamia’s verdant fields
about to be trodden by US heels…
a break from balletic visuals
three second take-off’s
while Kitty Hawk
danced on the waves
below
‘Adam Faith has died
at the age of 62’
after stage performance
a heart attack
such a trooper
parading…
performing…
Frances Macaulay Forde © 2003
(Work in Progress: ‘Sketching in Ireland’.)
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Posted in COMMUNITY, Poetry, War Years 1939-45, Writing, tagged 100thWW1, BattleOfLongTan, CentenaryWW1, FrancesMacaulayForde, LestWeForget, RemembranceDay on November 11, 2014| Leave a Comment »
Lest we forget
our freedom hard won,
young lads marched bravely.
We owe them so much;
minute of silence
– indestructibility!
Frances Macaulay Forde © 2014
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Posted in COMMUNITY, Poetry, Writing, tagged Ambiverts, CreativeRevelations, Extroverts, FrancesMacaulayForde, Introverts, SusanCain, TEDTalks on November 10, 2014| 2 Comments »
People think I’m an extrovert because it’s hard to get me out of my ‘bat cave’.
According to the latest TED Talk by Susan Cain , the world needs introverts but works hard to turn us all into extroverts.
I’ve added her book “Quiet: The Power of Introverts in a World That Can’t Stop Talking” to my wish list.
May I recommend you spend just 19 minutes listening to this lady…
Speak Softly
I think I’m an ‘ambivert’ because solutions matter
but the spotlight is necessary to share my revelations.
Take me back to a Culture of Characters, not Personality
and I will fit in again, feel like I can take time to myself,
create in silence and only, when I’m ready, reveal all.
Frances Macaulay Forde © 2014
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