Hilda Oakley

Australian author and poet

Archive for March 12th, 2011


   Mar 12

Perfumes in My Garden

Nature wove her magic, a golden silky thread, Flowing like velvet tassels over my body and head, Spellbound in the kingdom where true beauty’s everywhere, Love-hearts of healing, float lazily through the air. Dragonflies bedecked, with jewels all agleam, Hover over flowing water, out into mid-stream, Perfume wafts over the garden, a scent so rich […]

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   Mar 12

Natures Myriad of Colours

Autumn leaves falling gently in the rain, Amber tinted as a coloured flame, Raindrops shimmer an emerald hue, Reflecting off moss, refreshing anew. Daintily hanging silken spider webs, Patterned loops from jewelled threads, A necklace of sunshine shining through, Sparkling and glistening in the morning dew. Birds sing majestically on high, In perfect harmony, a […]

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   Mar 12

Manhood

I was naive and could not understand, Why he wept and said he’d never be a man, For the wounds he bore, that tore him inside, Were ones that took his manly pride. He was so young when called to war, Robbed of love and passion, he cried once more, He lost his chance, war […]

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   Mar 12

Live for today

Life is precious; grasp it with both hands, Fill it with happiness and simple plans, What happened yesterday, has now gone, Don’t worry for tomorrow, it may never come along. Create your own miracles by being kind, These acts of caring will bring peace of mind, Surprise someone by going the extra mile, The smile […]

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   Mar 12

Home

Remember the days of wheat stacked sheaves, The old thatched cottage, in a cluster of trees, Rambling roses trailing a picket fence, In your garden, a well, where the water is fresh. A cobble-stoned path meandered its way, To an open door, here a welcome mat lay. Home cooked scones wafted on the air, While […]

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