[1] In spite of not finishing theological studies, Ożóg in his poetry was concerned with religious themes all his lifetime.

He published his poems in the Okolica Poetów (The Neighbourhood of Poets) review.

During World War II he organised secret schools and was soldier of the Home Army.

In his poetry Ożóg deals with themes of peasants' culture, Catholic religion, the conflict of faith and sexuality, sin and death.

[2] Oźóg's versification is notable for its frequent use of irregular amphibrachic metre.