Frances Macaulay Forde
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Biography
Frances Macaulay Forde has a diverse background in poetry, children's literature, film and theatre. Her first book of poems "Hidden Capacity ~ a poet's journey" was published in Ireland in 2003. Heavily involved in organizing festivals, writing events in previous years, Frances hosted Poets Corner at Pages Cafe every month between July 2005 and Oct 2008 welcoming more than 60 new and established poets to share their words. Frances lives on the Sunset Coast of Western Australia writing for page and screen... She has a WORDPRESS BLOG: francesmacaulayforde.wordpress.com and recently published 3 books (2 poetry and one children's). Google "Frances Macaulay Forde" for more information.
Samples
This poem was published in the Poets Union Anthology 2007. ------------------------------------------------ Live, Here On Sky 6th August 2005 A capsule of lighted hope lay in the deep black depths, seven Russian submariners trapped on the Pacific floor. Although “satisfactory” in their red striped white sub, freeze as only hours of oxygen remain. Kursk memories flood Moscow, but she pleads straight away for US and UK Super Scorpios who help raise the vessel to rescue depth – averting another disaster. But no one can help the Discovery’s seven in their cocoon of light circling our world in un-ending space. They wait in zero gravity, remove foam chips, listen to Beatles and pray. The world held a collective breath before touchdown as NASA remembered the awesome, fiery power of Columbia’s broken tile. Frances Macaulay Forde © 2006 ------------------------------------------------ French Cinquains have proven very popular on poetry websites so I thought I would share some... She lay prostrate. Waiting. Will he stay a while when their beating hearts have calmed down? Never. You glow with love for me. Accepting all I give, never questioning if I love. I don’t. It glows. The safe ribbon of light, meandering on toward home. But my path was unlit. I have taken your words folded both hands over then held them tightly to my heart Have you? Don’t let me drown in a cruel sea without that life raft of honesty. Promise? Frances Macaulay Forde © 2007 ----------------------------------------------------------------
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Blog entries by Frances Macaulay Forde
Raincheck (17/02/2019)
Wardrobe Mistress - '85 (10/02/2019)
Cockatoo Chorus (Poetry for Schools) (06/02/2019)
Play me... (04/02/2019)
Yellow Daze (04/02/2019)
I remember... (25/01/2019)
No Love For Valentine (17/08/2018)
Big Yellow Taxis (08/08/2018)
The Surgeon’s Photo (06/08/2018)
Numero Uno (01/08/2018)
Read more entries by Frances Macaulay Forde…
Blog link: https://www.writeoutloud.net/blogs/francesmacaulayforde
Audio entries by Frances Macaulay Forde
Mute (27/02/2017)
Eros Strikes Again (14/02/2017)
7 Poems for Valentine's Day 2014 (12/09/2014)
7 poems for Valentine's Day (20/02/2014)
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Comments
HI Frances Thanks for that. It's appreciated! I'm poet of the week on Moday so there will be a little feature coming up on WOL.
Thank you for reading and commenting on the armchair of oblivion ....your yellow couch sounds comforting 😃
Hi Frances, thank you for reading my poem.
Have just read Live, Here On Sky. Really enjoyed it. Thanks.
Taylor
Hello Frances
Thank you so much for your constructive feedback. I like it when people praise my work (who doesn't), but without comments like yours, I'm really just fumbling around in the dark. I will take your comments forward for my next dalliance. Thank you, and I hope we speak again soon.
Matt
I do like your French Cinquain Frances, this is beautiful:
I have
taken your words
folded both hands over
then held them tightly to my heart
Have you?
Nic x
Thank you for your kind words Frances. Your message has made my day today. It's lovely to start the day on a positive note. xxx
Thanks Frances, glad you liked it!
Hi Frances. I wanted to apologize for my reference to Edna Everage in my comment on Counting Sleep. I feel it was insensitive given the spirit of the poem. I certainly did not mean it with any malice; I can't help what comes to me, but I should resist passing it on where not appropriate. I can be spontaneous to a fault.
All the best . Ray
pleased you liked 'the beast beneath the beck' Frances - I seem to be in a fantasy/myth vein of inspiration at the moment - I'm sure mr angry will be back soon 😉
Ian
Thanks for your comments today Frances. I'm glad to hear you liked the poems, and particularly that 'Killing the Piano' has got you feeling inspired. If you end up writing something because of it, do let me know!
thanks for commenting on 'let the night fall' Frances.
Ian
Hello Frances,
Thank you so much for your comment on my poem 'Moonlight Sonata'
Always a pleasure to hear from you.
Hannah
thanks for your kind comments on 'back to the park Frances - I'm so pleased that you liked it
Ian
Ta
Hello Frances
Thank you so much for your likes on my poems.
It means a lot.
Hannah
Hi Frances,
Happy New Year !
Thank you for your comment on my poem .
Much appreciated.
Hannah
thanks for your kind comments on 'Safety Off' Frances - pleased that you liked it and took the time to comment
cheers
Ian
Hi, Thank you for your comment on my poem Mail Order Bride.
I am so happy to hear about your son and his wife.
I wasn't trying to be judgemental in my poem.
I do believe I was trying to show the alienation and loneliness people sometimes feel, even with other people.
I look forward to reading more of your work.
Hannah
For goodness' sake, Frances, I didn't appreciate that yours is one of the first names I met on-site in 2008. So many delightful 'friends' have come and gone since I started here on WOL. But there you are - one of my first 'site friends' from years ago. Back then, I was so nervous, and unsure of 'the 'net'. Actually, still am. The 'poetry crowd' here is very valuable to me, even those who come and go rather quickly. I often think about Ann, and wonder how she is. Bonds really do develop.
Hi Frances. Thanks for looking at a couple of my poems, and for your kind comments. Having discovered your Zimbabwe background, I've added a poem 'Midnight Train From Bulawayo' on the samples on my Profile page, in case you might be interested in looking at it. Best wishes, Greg.
Thanks for commenting on 'After The Storm' Frances - I appreciate you taking the time to provide feedback. I've sent you a PM as I wanted to make a couple of points clearer - hope you don't mind
Ian
Thanks for that Frances and you never know, One day I might be big in Western Australia!
It's a small world - at least where poetry's concerned. David.
Hi Frances I didn't realise you were in Oz. I was actually in Perth briefly a few months back. We did a cruise around the whole of Oz for my 60th birthday treat. The weather was mostly brilliant but it poured when we got to Perth so we didn't get to see it at it's best maybe. Do you know a poet called Jackson in Perth? I think she organizes poetry events in the city. I hope my publisher can get the book out to you. David
Hi Frances You said to remind you when my new book is out. You can get a copy from the publisher here: http://www.culturedllama.co.uk/books/after-hours
or if you contact me directly I can get you a copy. Best wishes David
thanks for commenting on 'This Flower' Frances - I'm pleased you liked it - apologies for delay in replying
Ian
Frances, thank you for exceptionally kind comments. It was very nice to come home from work and read this and also read your blog entry! Thank you! I've been reading your writing and will read more over the weekend, you have a great lyricism and style so compliments from yourself are greatly appreciated.
Hello Frances, thanks for your kind comment. Hope I'm not inspired to any more like that ! cheers.
Hi Frances, thanks so much for your comments about 'Bitchin' .....' and, please, feel free if you'd like to link it on your blog, that's very kind of you.
So grateful to you for your encouragement Frances. Hope all is going well with you and with your writing.
Paul x
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Jason Bayliss
Wed 6th Feb 2019 22:29
Frances, thank you for placing me on your favourites list and also thanks for your suggestion about a chapbook. I'm very new to the idea of publishing so will have to do some research.
I just wanted to take this opportunity to say thank you properly.
Jason.