THE MIRROR
in Faith Poems
Looking in the mirror
To see what's going on
Peering around the corner
For things a heart so longs
Raelene J. Elliss
About Raelene J. Elliss
Many years ago, Raelene J. Elliss’ brother passed away in a drowning accident at a popular surf beach in South Australia. Her heart was broken, and the strain of the grief was unbearable. She had no idea how to express her feelings about that tragic loss.
One very warm evening, as she lay awake, unable to sleep due to the worry in her life, she wrote down her feelings on a scrap of paper. Out of that scrawling came her first poem. That was in 1986, and now more than 30 years down the track, Raelene has written more than 200 poems. They have mainly been for her family in celebration of milestones, birthdays, and Christmas.
She developed a knack for picking up a word, phrase, or very funny situation that would inspire a poem. She calls herself the Poetic Rambler and signs her poems as such. Raelene hopes that her poems bring joy and inspiration to whoever reads them.
One very warm evening, as she lay awake, unable to sleep due to the worry in her life, she wrote down her feelings on a scrap of paper. Out of that scrawling came her first poem. That was in 1986, and now more than 30 years down the track, Raelene has written more than 200 poems. They have mainly been for her family in celebration of milestones, birthdays, and Christmas.
She developed a knack for picking up a word, phrase, or very funny situation that would inspire a poem. She calls herself the Poetic Rambler and signs her poems as such. Raelene hopes that her poems bring joy and inspiration to whoever reads them.
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HOSANNA
in Christmas Poems
Go and see
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The angels said
The saviour King
In a manger bed -
CHILD OF GOD
in Faith Poems
When my faith is weak
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My steps are lost
Dear Lord Jesus
You paid a great cost -
HIS NAME
in Religious Poems
Speak the name of Jesus
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Over the lost and blind
His amazing unending grace
Has the power to find -
HODOS
in God Poems
Then sings my soul
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Your abundant love for me
A sinner in the world I am
Raise me up to be
Poems by Raelene J. Elliss
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Words that resonate in so many hearts. Well done on digging deep into such very personal pain. Keep your faith strong.
Wow, I was fortunate to actually give this lovely poem a vote today. Now it's published. Congratulations! Well deserved.
What a wonderful testament to your faith. It's well deserved of being published. Very well done and so personal and touching.
Giving feedback on published poems is much more fun than trying to scroll through them looking for gems like this. Well done. Love it! Great rhyming. I can picture this as a children's book with fantastic illustrations.
Brilliant! Everyone needs a mum and a kiss and their bear. I used to have a little dolly that scared away the monsters. Love your work. Excellent stuff.