Tag Archives: suicide

CRYING FOR LOST CHILDREN

Posted on May 17, 2020 by oneta hayes

I aroused from a nap with these words, “We cry, too late.” Now we cry, but it is too late. Hell’s minions we loved to date. Crying “God is Good,” we ignored our fate Teaching all paths lead to Heaven’s … Continue reading →

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WISDOM OF A CHILD

Posted on November 8, 2019 by oneta hayes

Isn’t this a pretty picture of a water cistern?  Cool, clear, soothing  – inviting one into a dreamland of small fishes and granted wishes, dancing fairies and luscious berries.        Come, troubled soul, what ease awaits.     … Continue reading →

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SUICIDE HOTLINE

Posted on September 3, 2019 by oneta hayes

  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 →

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WHY?

Posted on March 26, 2019 by oneta hayes

I’ve been rummaging and remembering family treasures and times together.  I don’t remember “moody” peers.  Suicides were almost a never happen event.  For the first thirty years, I only knew one person who committed suicide.  No illegal drugs/but there was … Continue reading →

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IT’S TOUGH TO BE A BOY

Posted on December 15, 2017 by oneta hayes

  Pimple-faced, lanky,  awkward, nearly mute around a girl, this fourteen year old male adores the fourteen year old girl next door.  She is taller than he is; she has more friends, she is built…  Well, she is built well.  … Continue reading →

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TOUGH QUESTIONS

Posted on March 4, 2017 by oneta hayes

Questions: Why do I oppose abortion but support capital punishment?  What about euthanasia, suicide, and “end of life” decisions? Blogger comment:    “…that several situations are related: abortion, capital punishment, suicide, euthanasia and other end of life decisions. Logically, if we … Continue reading →

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