[Editor: This poem, by Mabel Forrest, regarding Armistice Day (later known as Remembrance Day), was published in The Frankston and Somerville Standard (Frankston, Vic.), 12 November 1926.] Armistice Day. What have they left of all they gave? Red poppies on a far-off … [Read more...] about Armistice Day [poem by Mabel Forrest, 11 November 1933]
Mabel Forrest (1872-1935) (author)
May Day [poem by M. Forrest, 1 May 1927]
[Editor: This poem, regarding May Day, by Mabel Forrest was published in the Daily Telegraph Sunday Pictorial (Sydney, NSW), 1 May 1927.] May Day (By M. Forrest.) How busy the fairies have been last night! The rays of the moonshine looking thro’, They planned and … [Read more...] about May Day [poem by M. Forrest, 1 May 1927]
Flowers [poem, 12 October 1904]
[Editor: A poem by M. Forrest. Published in The Australian Town and Country Journal, 12 October 1904.] Flowers. (Written for this journal by M. Forrest.) Bring lilies for the childish faith she lost, Gold-hearted and with petals like the snow; And heartsease for a … [Read more...] about Flowers [poem, 12 October 1904]