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Bobby Jordan
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0 posted 2007-12-14 12:08 PM


Christmas in his foster home
was never any fun for Felix.  

It was always the same old crap,
do this, do that, do everything,

and wait on the Mr. and the Mrs.
with their pair of nasty, ugly brats.

As he grew older, fifteen or so,
he found a cure for that.  

He’d go with Butch and Wawa,
down to the City Park.  

They’d put the jack roll
on some poor demented Queen.  

It gave them enough to party
all the way past New Year’s.

Felix never got over his problem.  
He’s hated Christmas to this very day.

Bobby


© Copyright 2007 Robert E. Jordan - All Rights Reserved
TomMark
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1 posted 2007-12-14 01:00 PM


I am glad the read Felix again. nice one.

The loneliest time is alone in Holiday season.

Tomtoo

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2 posted 2007-12-14 01:19 PM


glad to see Felix (and 'reality') traversing the 'blue sands' of "P.I.P.-land! once again!"

Applause!

Bobby Jordan
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3 posted 2007-12-14 03:27 PM


Tomtoo,

Thanks for the kind words.

As Dolly Partton used to say on the”Grand Ole Oprey”, Felix is just as proud to be here.

Secondhanddreampoet,

Thanks for the applause.  Felix knows a lot about “reality”, the good and the bad.  He’s well “educated” that way.

Bobby

ArtSolstice
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4 posted 2007-12-14 04:28 PM


Yo Bob-E, Good to see you here again and to read the latest about Felix. Thought I saw him and Sally the other day down at Kensington & Allegheny, speaking of reality.

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5 posted 2007-12-14 05:16 PM


Wishing Felix and Sally a safe and happy winter. This season always offers a mixed bag of emotions, with the good and bad all rolled up together in one giant reality package.
Bobby Jordan
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6 posted 2007-12-14 08:31 PM


Yo ArtSolstice,

Yes, that’s them.  Sally and Felix hang at K&A quite often.

Midnitesun,

Exactly--winter treats Sally and Felix much better than in former days.  It’s such a blessing to be in a nice warm house.

We all thank you, and wish you an excellent winter.

Bobby

Roniece Dawson-Bruce
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7 posted 2007-12-15 06:45 AM


Hello Bobby... I'm pleased to read of Felix again...I think deep down he has a good soul to him... RDB

Be kind at heart....for everyone you meet has their own battle to fight.........

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8 posted 2007-12-15 02:16 PM


I wondered what was going on with Felix while I was in jail for those 5 months I was gone from here

I was never much one for Christmas myself.


Margherita
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9 posted 2007-12-15 03:58 PM


Dear Bobby,
you tag at our heart strings with this one about Felix ... surely our childhood experiences follow us for a life-time.
Did you hear my sigh?

Love,
Margherita

Bobby Jordan
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10 posted 2007-12-17 12:03 PM


Roniece,

Thanks for your comments.  Felix has a fine soul, and he likes Jesus just fine.  He’s a good Catholic boy.  It just so happens he doesn’t care much for Christmas.  That thing of living in a house where everyone was getting stuff for Christmas, and he wasn’t getting any thing disturbed him a bit.  He also realizes that other kids are out there putting up with the same crap.

Passing Shadows,

It’s great to see you back, you’ve been missed.  Felix and Sally are hanging in there as best they can.  There doing pretty well actually.

Margherita,

I’m glad this one got to you.  What you say about the past is true.  It’s something you can’t shake or get away from.  It’s a learning experience.

Bobby

Earl Brinkman
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11 posted 2010-09-01 09:59 AM


Christmas can be a trying time for a few children.  It is a bit rare I must admit.
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