Raelene J. Elliss

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.
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    Poems by Raelene J. Elliss

  • THE ANGELS

    I am privileged to volunteer in a local Nursing Hone.
    During the last few months I've come to feel a part of the community.
    Sharing in the sorrow and the joy of the residents.
    This poem was written on my heart as prayed with a dear resident who was passing.
    She was unsettled and very anxious looking.
    Whilst I sat with her she looked at me a pulled her arm from under the covers and held my hand.
    Hence the prayers and reassurance, I literally watched peace wash over her.
    What a beautiful woman.

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    • Posted 2 weeks ago

    in Death Moving On Poems

    My dear the angels are here
    They want to take you home
    To Jesus loving arms
    You'll never be alone

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  • TALK TO JESUS

    Inspired by the fact 5hat children simply talk to Jesus and so we should as adults.
    Talk to our Heavenly Father about everything and anything that's important in our lives.
    He loves us beyond our comprehension, far greater than a sermon can preach, greater than a measured.
    He simply loves us.
    So talk to him.

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    • Posted on 06/26/25

    in God Poems

    Raise your hands
    In your quiet place
    Close your eyes
    You'll see his precious face

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    • Rating 4.33
  • HOLY SPIRIT COME

    They came together in that place, to receive the Holy Spirit and see Gods promise fulfilled.
    Go out into all Nat and share the good news to all men.

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    • Posted on 06/05/25

    in God Poems

    They came to that place
    Together they shared
    In the days that followed
    They loved and they cared

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  • THE GREAT STONE

    Easter is a time to celebrate our freedom, forgiveness and the amazing grace poured over us
    Jesus is the son of God.

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    • Posted on 04/14/25

    in Faith Poems

    The last super
    The veil is torn
    Death was arrested
    And my life was born

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  • MY JESUS

    I was deeply inspired by a Television program called Touched by an angle.
    It's simple beautiful message, lifted my soul in each episode.
    The honesty and strong message that God lives each of us so much and deeply.

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    • Posted on 03/28/25

    in God Poems

    Raise me up in your joy
    When my heart fears
    Take my hand father
    Wipe away my tears

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  • Raelene J. Elliss, Australia
  • 3 years ago

Words that resonate in so many hearts. Well done on digging deep into such very personal pain. Keep your faith strong.

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  • Raelene J. Elliss, Australia
  • 3 years ago

Wow, I was fortunate to actually give this lovely poem a vote today. Now it's published. Congratulations! Well deserved.

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  • Raelene J. Elliss, Australia
  • 3 years ago

What a wonderful testament to your faith. It's well deserved of being published. Very well done and so personal and touching.

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  • Raelene J. Elliss, Australia
  • 4 years ago

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.

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  • Raelene J. Elliss, Australia
  • 4 years ago

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.

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