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Robert E. Jordan
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0 posted 2009-03-16 11:37 AM


Bones has always been
good with his mitts.  

In the hood
he’s known as
a first class brawler.  

Wawa talks him into
going with him down to
the Front Street Gym,
on East Clearfield Street.  

Don’t dare ask anyone
why the Front Street Gym
is on East Clearfield Street.  

Mom says it’s okay with her.  
She’s thinking it will keep Bones
out of her hair.  

Bones is going to be a boxer.

Here’s the URL for the Front Street Gym.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=G0aevdAwUZ8

Bobby



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Marc-Andre
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1 posted 2009-03-16 12:27 PM


I hope bones gets as much good out of boxing as I have. Though it seems a tough world to the uninitiate, it is by far the most welcoming one I've ever stepped into. I miss those days.

Mark

Robert E. Jordan
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2 posted 2009-03-16 12:46 PM


Thanks Mark,

I'm sure Bones will love boxing.  Like you, I always did when I was a kid.  It keeps you out of trouble.

Bobby

Newpoet
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3 posted 2009-03-16 12:49 PM


I'm glad Bones it taking up boxing. Boxing, or any combat sport, is extremely fun and poetic. I've been involved with BJJ, MMA, and wrestling for five years. It's been a tough journey, but a fun twisted one.
Earth Angel
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4 posted 2009-03-16 12:59 PM


I watched the entire YouTube video. I was fascinated by those two boys. They are very focused, determined ~ and especially nice! ~ even though they are tigers in the ring! It's better for kids to be fighting in the ring rather than on the street!

That Bones is full of surprises! I enjoyed both the poem and the video!


Linda

Robert E. Jordan
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5 posted 2009-03-16 03:30 PM


Thanks Newpoet,

Yes, Bones will love boxing.  I'm pleased that you are involved in such things.  It's very healthy recreation.

Bobby

Robert E. Jordan
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6 posted 2009-03-16 03:34 PM


Thanks dear Linda,

I'm pleased you enjoyed the video and the poem.

Our kids are very fine people, and they are fortunate to have a facility like the Front Street Gym.  It's right above a beer distributor.  Sometimes the kids will work down there.

It's a shame what some of our neighborhood kids like Bones have to do just to stay alive.

Love Bobby  

[This message has been edited by Robert E. Jordan (03-16-2009 09:38 PM).]

ethome
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7 posted 2009-03-16 06:35 PM


Bones' footwork is coming so is his hook, jab, weaving, feinting, counterpunching, and uppercuts.

Bones starts off as a tomato can in with the pros but he's determined like he is in all of his life struggles. He is eventually gonna win some tough matches. I can just imagine it.

GO BONES GO!!!

Sorry Bobby I'm not trying to steal your story, I just got carried away.

Eric

Robert E. Jordan
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8 posted 2009-03-17 09:00 AM


Thanks Eric,

Hey, no problem.  I'm happy to see you get into the Bones story.  Bones will be a good boxer, like many of the kids here in the hood.

I won't tell Bones you called him a Tomato Can.

Bobby

ethome
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9 posted 2009-03-17 02:47 PM


Thanks
I don't want one of those uppercuts.

Eric

Robert E. Jordan
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10 posted 2009-03-17 03:59 PM


Thanks Eric,

I understand completely.  No one wants to be involved in one of Bones haymakers.

Bobby

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