Nancy Olinger

Hugoton, Kansas, USA

The uppermost things in Nancy's life include, faith, being a wife, a mother, a grandmother and a poet. She and her wonderfully suportive husband Donald have two children and three grandchildren. She has been writing poetry for eleven fulfilling years. It gives her great pleasure to write for others and it is her intention to leave a legacy for her family and loved ones. Her most memorable contest win came at the International Society of Poets convention in 1995. As a finalist she won a book publishing contract. her poetry book, "Faith in Motion", can be purchased from Nancy.

What Happened To His Dreams

He wandered through the dark of night,
His body lacked the will to fight.
What happened to his dreams, his hope?
His world was crushed; he could not cope.
He'd like to pray, yet hadn't for years.
He wondered, "Who might even hear?"
He thought, "I'm old, no nimble fawn;
I'm tired and dread to face the dawn."
Then Lo, a vision came to him
And hope no longer seemed so dim.
The vision showed a laden cross,
Christ's body nailed, an aching loss.
He heard the shouts, "Let's crucify",
He glimpsed the Hill, he saw Christ die.
He felt Christ's love, and His vast pride,
Saw blood flow freely from His side.
Shame overcame; he felt quite small.
His life seemed not so bad at all.
If Christ would die to cleanse man's soul,
He too could help to pay that toll.
He felt relief, free of despair,
Judged, "There's no grief, too strong to bear."
The joy of love engulfed his heart,
He knew hereon he'd do his part.

God Sends Sisters

God sends you sisters to adore,
To lend a welcome ear.
To be an anchor throughout life,
When times or days seem drear.
Someone to share an inner thought,
Who makes you feel topnotch,
Who can excuse and not remind
The countless times you botch.
To put some sunshine in your day,
When sun rays can't shine through.
I surely know a sister's love,
God sent me cherished You!

Let's Strive

I love you isn't hard to say,
Why pause and harbor doubt?
Express this message Christ bestowed,
A nourished seed will sprout.
Apply, I love you, by the day,
No matter what the gloom.
These words can fill a distressed heart,
If one provides the room.
Let's strive to be a messenger,
Love's easy to transact.
Allow this phrase to guide one's life,
You'll not regret your act!