Ollie Lind Poetry

I often look at why so many people get stuck in the past and lose their opportunity to live life to the full. Similarly many just dream of the future and don’t do anything. I have always believed we must have a balance and that is what this poem is about. I hope you enjoy. [...]

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I wrote this poem some time ago when I as in a contemplative mood. When I was very young I was tormented by dreams of vague menace. I was no stranger to waking up in a cold sweat. As I grew the dreams stopped. I don’t profess to know where dreams come from or what [...]

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It never ceases to amaze me at the contradictions of man. We are capable of creating great structures and incredible music and art. Yet we let millions starve and events of barbarity abound. Some time ago I was thinking about why this could be so. The following poem is a perspective you might wish to [...]

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Ever since the dawn of time many religions and sets of beliefs have ascribed a personality for death. My personal belief is that death is a natural concequence of life. It is not to be feared, simply accepted as an interrruption to the journey. What happens after that I leave up to you. I have [...]

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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 [...]

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