Saturday, February 5, 2005

Suicide Hotline Comments

Rating: 4.6

I'm thinking of killing myself
and just want to tell someone
my parents never listen
never let me have any fun
...
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jay morris
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Luke Banner 7 cups CTL 24 April 2018

im part of a ctl (crisis text line) for 7 cups and sometimes we have to do the same if lets say we have an active suicide

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Kt Allen 05 November 2006

I've never been put on hold when i've called a helpline - but i can definately feel for others who dont get throught, now i've read your poem! well done, thanks kt

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Rev. Dr. A. Jacob Hassler 18 February 2005

i enjoy the dark humour of this piece. it flows well.

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Michael Shepherd 06 February 2005

The broad compassion of this piece is beautifully carried through. Thanks.

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Christine Magee 06 February 2005

This is very insightful. Excellent. Chrissie

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Poetry Hound 06 February 2005

Excellent, Jay. It's a great slice of what these hotlines are like. I don't know that the calls always come in fast and furious and that they need to put people on hold like that, but it's an interesting perspective you have.

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