The Salon Show Poem

This is a copy of the poem I wrote for "The Salon Show" - sorry it was so late in being put up - I hope you enjoy it! x

Copyright 2011, Emily McIntyre

The Salon Show

Here is the current show that I have been involved in- "The Salon Show". Come and check out these amazing Northern Beaches artists and immerse yourself! 

Check out the Painters' Gallery too!

Finally!

It appears I am getting more and more slack in regards to making blog posts! Unfortunately university tends to take up most of my time, and if it isn't university, normally its organising something else. In fact, I do not know where to begin to provide an update on my current poetical adventures!

Life has been hectic- but I can not wait until the summer! I hope to go on a camping trip and read & write for most of the time! Stay tuned!

It's been a while

As the title says, it's been a while...!
Unfortunately uni work gets the better of me during the semester, but never fear, I am now on mid-semester break! So hopefully I can post more regularly here and make up for the 'non-posting' the last couple of months... Works in theory, right?

So, big news... "Almost" has been released! Yes, that's right! My second publication has been printed... I can't explain how excited I am about it !

I am going to be having a book launch on Saturday, the 1st of October, combined with an opening for artist Rachel Carroll, so stay tuned for more details ! Come and say hi!

I hope you are all well and I look forward to seeing you sometime soon!

xx

"Almost" is Ready!

Almost by Emily Mcintyre | Make Your Own Book

HATTAH – The Murray River In Flood

Underfoot,

crusts of dust shiver

as day breaks.

Breath.

In,

out.

Colour emerges: the sun is lifted by

sulphur crested cockatoos

across a kaleidoscope

of movement;

soaring through the blue wash sky.

Below,

a mirror rich in reflection

shimmers pigments as they swirl.

Beady eyes watch fish dance

under their translucent

coloured blanket.

Breathe.

In,

out.

The landscape sighs

as roots bathe in nutrient soil,

spreading as the gum tree unfurls

drought-stricken leaves.

This is the land

of dreams.

Breath.

In,

out;

alive,

in sweeping

brush strokes.

By Emily McIntyre

www.emilymcintyre.com.au

Weekend Winds

You can tell when August is approaching from all these lovely winter winds which start rustling at the beginning of July. It seems to come like clockwork... Weather seems like such an extraordinary phenomenon , in the mere fact it constantly cycles between four distinct states. Unfortunately I have the habit of complaining about it, when really I should be admiring it- that despite its constant daily fluctuations, in the big picture it adheres to a set pattern.

Seems odd really, that something so unpredictable is set in a pattern, and that even though it may jump to extremes every so often, it will return and behave as expected. Four seasons- Summer, Autumn, Winter & Spring.

And yes, this does get me thinking of the metaphor about the "Seasons of Life", but it seems too obvious to really write about it, but it does offer an interesting insight.... That even in our erratic types of behaviour or emotions, the more you look at the bigger picture, the more a pattern is seen, and more can be put into perspective. But are we in the right cycle?

Big thank you

A HUGE thank you to the marvellous techie powers of Graeme, for configuring the DNS settings for this website! Yay!

In case you didn't realise, I have a new domain name: www.emilymcintyre.com.au ! So exciting!

So now, not to repeat last night... i'm off to bed xx

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The trials of dating an englishman...

As I sip my cup of tea, I have just come to the realisation that since I have begun dating an englishman, I have been drinking quite a lot of tea! Before my changed relationship status I was drinking maybe one or two cups a day, now it has sky rocketed to four or five..  so now, I must go and finish this cup of tea!

So, you want proof?

I am delighted to report that I have ordered my proof! Proof of what you may ask? Proof of my upcoming book "Almost." .

I can't wait to see how it looks and feels!

Almost there....

Did someone say... BOOK RELEASE?

Even though it is 6:32 in the morning and I have been awake for the last two hours (got to love haywire sleeping patterns) I thought I'd share my utmost excitement for my up and coming BOOK RELEASE!

Yes, that's right!

My second book of poetry, entitled "Almost." is going to be released in the next month.

Following from "Petite", which was released in conjunction with the ArT tree's exhibition in September 2009 at Mary Place Gallery in Paddington, "Almost." endeavours to explore "almost moments" - the very nearly experiences that are "all but" what was expected.

Stay tuned for the official book launch details, which will be happening in July 2011.

(It's the final count down!)

Musical Delights

To aid the creative juices, I've recently discovered a new fascination with Bob Dylan's music. People seem to be very heated/passionate about how much they love or hate him, or which era of music they like the most.

Although, I must admit, I was spurred on by the influence of watching "Taking Woodstock", a movie that everyone must sit down and watch! I particularly appreciated the greetings the drama troupe gave to the helicopter, and the lovely mudslide. Ah, if only we could all be young & free....

EXCITING NEWS:

In the next month or so, i should be releasing my next book... it is entitled "Almost.". Can you think about moments in your life where you've had to suffice with an "Almost", or if an "almost" was better than what you were after? What is an almost definition? 

Now, for a cup of tea... xx