Ollie Lind Poetry

There comes a time in every man’s life where he is alone. Sometimes this is a time of peace and reflection. Other times it is anything but. This poem offers a perspective for you to consider. I did when I wrote it.
Live well,
Ollie Lind
Listening
I often find myself alone
with just the drone of words
repeating just below [...]

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Only a short time to go before America decides on the new leader of the Western world. Given the current turmoil I hope they get it right. As I am not an American it could be said it may not make much difference to me who is elected. I have no particular axe to grind, [...]

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Some little time ago someone close to me had a baby son. The joy it brought this family had to be seen to be believed. The father had long ago given up on the idea of ever having children and the way this little man has transformed his father is indeed heart warming. This poem [...]

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These days there is concern for the environment all across the planet, and none too soon. I wrote this poem some years ago, but I think it is now more appropriate than ever. We are so short sighted and so many of us think only of personal benefit. I think each of [...]

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