Hilda Oakley

Australian author and poet

Archive for the 'Poetry' Category


   Sep 03

Hilda Oakley Memorial

Sadly, Hilda Oakley passed away on 28th August 2022. Below is a Memorial video slideshow. You can also view the complete funeral on Facebook on her page: Hilda Oakley.

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   Nov 03

Set Free

T’was night, walking sadly on a stretch of sand, My broken heart mended by a touch of the Master’s hand, Peace and serenity healed my hurting soul, Tranquillity given to me, helped make me whole. Looking to the heavens I saw a moon lit sky, Stars like diamonds, sparkling, glittering on high, Waves gently lapped […]

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   Nov 03

I Believe in Miracles

I believe in miracles, Jesus changed my life, God broke my chains now I’m free, of all fear and strife, Baptized with the Holy Spirit in a blaze of glory, On fire for God, I’ll now share salvation’s story. My focus Jesus, is entirely on thee, God sent you, His son, to die for me, […]

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   Nov 03

Courageous Farmers of Australia

Merciless, fiery heat from the blazing sun scorching everything in its pathway. The dazzling rays heating, becoming hotter, making the temperature incredibly high as it rose to an abnormal peak, searing the crops to the dismay of farmers everywhere who were hard-working in this harsh land. All they wanted was a good harvest after the […]

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   Dec 12

Our Bushfire Heroes

An unearthly scream, “Fire! Fire! rent through the air, Scorching hot flames aglow, a living nightmare, Fierys worked hard, conditions difficult, intense heat, Trained volunteers in action, a perilous feat. Choppers came, ‘Angels of Mercy’ heaven sent, Top gun were our fire-fighters, dicing with death, Fires running rampant across the dry land, Come together and […]

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