Frances Macaulay Forde

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My stories

Doors Closing

An old one - from Uni days (1999), before my Irish lover sent flowers and changed my life, forever. DOORS CLOSING How often has the door closed on...
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Joey's Mountain

Joey's Mountain Oh, to be a Koala, cuddled for the first 12 months of your life. Snug and warm above, in a gum tree divide, safe in mum’s cozy fur...

"Love will Keep Us Together"

NEIL SEDAKA 1939 - 2026 He's always been and will continue to be a HERO of mine! Thank you, Neil, for all the love expressed so beautifully,...

Valentine Day's Massacre

I first got married on Valentine’s Day. That massacred the commercial celebration for me forever! I’m not bitter, but perhaps I should explain… It’s...

Renovations

2002 - In the early stages of 'Exploring Possibilities', I was nervous... RENOVATIONS house loud full of coloured voices frequently gathered while...

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34 of my comments have received 34 Great Feedback votes

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Congratulations.

Posted on Thu, 08 Jan 2026

Mum.  You'll always miss her - never get over her leaving, nor should you! I believe she will always be in your heart, in your memories and every time you speak her name, she'll be right there, listening.  Just as you've said in this is a...

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Posted in Gone But Not Forgotten

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Futility.

Posted on Fri, 09 Jan 2026

For those of us so far away, seeing the pain and suffering... futility is heart-breaking.

Thank you for your words.  I have hope that 2026 will bring peace to some if not all...

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Posted in Oh, for Stirrings and Softenings!

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misskelizabeth, I can only

Posted on Sat, 12 Jul 2025

misskelizabeth, I can only echo so many comments above.  This is a very powerful and poignant illustration of the lives of many.  Your writing does you proud.  Keep going. Congratulations on the Golden Cherries, much deserved too. 

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Posted in The Daughter-Wife

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Wow!

Posted on Fri, 06 Jun 2025

As Jennifer said - a wild ride!  The tension held me on the edge of my seat... my eyes racing down the page to read what happened next.  Very well done, Jane!  Like others, I'll have to seek out or wait for more to read.  Thank you and...

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Posted in The Vale - Part One (a)

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Congratulations!

Posted on Thu, 05 Jun 2025

Well-deserved accolades!  I totally related to these words, Jennifer.  I resisted getting a mobile phone -  came very late to the lessons,  My daughter became very ill and I need to be available for her and her family so eventually got one.  I...

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Posted in Perverse Future

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Cerasus

Posted on Tue, 06 May 2025

I've just finished reading this Poetry Sampler, 'Cerasus with various poets included.  Here's my quick response showing favourites from each contributor:

S.J. Howath - 'Housewarming.

Ewan Lawrie - 'Here are Things'

Scharlie...

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Posted in The Ghost in the Machine

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Loved it!

Posted on Sat, 24 May 2025

But then, I am a romantic, although for years I tried to deny it.  This story made me smile.  Until all that hope of romance was completely dashed, then resurrected because her man found her - at last her dream came true, just a great shame it...

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Posted in Strange dreams are made of this

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Skill.

Posted on Sat, 24 May 2025

Not my usual sort of story but you write so well, Jessie, your skill shines and kept me enthralled. 

Well done on all the accolades - cherries too!  

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Posted in The Museum

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Posted on Sun, 25 May 2025

 

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Posted in In The Twinkling Of An Eye.

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African memories

Posted on Wed, 21 May 2025

Thank you so much, Jess for your lovely comments.  Pleased you enjoyed my memory. Nice also to connect on Instagram.  Keep up the good work!  :-)

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Posted in African Memories

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