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Category Archives: death
BUTTERFLY KINGDOM
A conversation in Caterpillar Lane – Harry: “Hey, Fuzzy, I haven’t seen Leggus lately, have you?” Fuzzy: “Last I saw him, he had crawled into a pine bark and dried up. At least he sure looked dead.” Harry: “That’s bad. … Continue reading
THE END IS NOT FINAL
Spirit soars freely; Life escapes this skin cocoon; Flesh turns to ashes. ************ O death, where is thy sting? O grave, where is thy victory? The sting of death is sin; and the strength of sin is the law. But thanks be to God, which giveth … Continue reading
Posted in death, haiku, Ronovan Writes Haiku Challenge, Uncategorized
Tagged death, haiku, Ronovan Writes Haiku Challenge, victory
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IN SICKNESS
I’ve learned the story of why this bike is parked here at Mazie’s house every day for ten hours. Sad, really. Jake is the rider. Jake and Mazie were married for 24 years. They divorced 37 years ago and neither … Continue reading
Posted in 100WW, death, divorce, long marriage, marriage, Uncategorized
Tagged divorce, illness, love, marriage
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SUICIDE HOTLINE
You sometimes can’t cope? You fear having no support? Call for help – NAMI **************** Recognizing that September is National Suicide Prevention Month, Ronovan has asked that our haiku relate to that subject. Thank you, Ronovan. The National Suicide … Continue reading
Posted in death, depression, helpers, hotline, suffering, suicide, Uncategorized
Tagged death, depression, hotline, suffering, suicide
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VERNA
Not only outside was she beautiful, My sister was beautiful inside. She was a Proverbs 31 woman. She fought a brave battle For fourteen years. August 24, 2019, she was released from her body of pain, Into eternal life. She … Continue reading
Posted in Christianity, death, family, Jesus only way, Proverbs 31, Uncategorized
Tagged Christianity, death, family, Heaven, Jesus, Proverbs 31
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I’M GLAD I DID NOT DIE
In order to understand the circumstances that led me to the event I am about to tell you, you should read the page called, “Why Me, Lord.” It can be found at my last post, Why Me If you read that, … Continue reading
WHY ME, LORD
“Why Me, Lord, what have I ever done to deserve even one, of these blessings from you.” (Kris Kristofferson) I find in Psalms 91:14 “Because she loves me, says the Lord, I will rescue her. … Continue reading
WHAT WILL THE WHISTLE SAY TODAY?
Feeling chilly Fran put the teapot on and went back to her warm bed. Six years ago Jim bought the whistling teapot. They lay in bed many mornings fitting words to the rhythm of its whistle. Silly things, kiddie things. … Continue reading
Posted in aging, death, loneliness, long marriage, Uncategorized
Tagged aging, death, long marriage, lonliness, love, memories, nostalgia
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I FOUND LIFE
Why would one go to a cemetery where she knows no one? Ask me. That’s what I did. I am 350 miles from where most of my family members are buried. I wanted to honor those who might at least … Continue reading
Posted in aging, death, eternal life, life's purpose, me, Uncategorized
Tagged body, cemetery, death, eternal life, life, me, Psalm 91:4, spirit, time
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