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Robert E. Jordan
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0 posted 2008-04-22 11:54 AM


Felix sometimes drinks.  

Felix has to be careful
when he drinks,
not to think too much
about all he is,
or has been.  

Felix always drinks alone.  

That way,
there’s no danger
to other people.  

With a skilled flick of his wrist,
Felix can smash his wine bottle
against a wall,
and slash at ghosts
harmlessly.  

Felix is always thoughtful that way—
thoughtful in so many ways.  

Bobby

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Joyce Johnson
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1 posted 2008-04-22 11:57 AM


Felix is a better man than he knows.  Joyce
gilead
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2 posted 2008-04-22 12:45 PM


Felix is enigma and light, oscillating between reason and contradiction! This one means a lot to me.

Fine work, Bobby.

Art

Robert E. Jordan
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3 posted 2008-04-22 01:48 PM


Dear Joyce,

Felix says thanks for the very kind words.  He's very glad you feel that way.

Bobby

Robert E. Jordan
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4 posted 2008-04-22 01:49 PM


Thanks Art,

I'm very pleased that this poem worked for you.  Like all humans, Felix is very complex.

Bobby

Susan Caldwell
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5 posted 2008-04-22 02:04 PM


"harmlessly"

uh huh..



Just wanted you to know I am still reading...

"too bad ignorance isn't painful"
~Unknown~

Robert E. Jordan
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6 posted 2008-04-22 02:27 PM


Susan,

Thanks for reading and commenting.  Felix says hello.

Bobby

2islander2
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7 posted 2008-04-22 04:02 PM


I enjoy to learn about Felix every day, he did and does so many things that we all share...

   thanks

   yann

Robert E. Jordan
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8 posted 2008-04-22 04:16 PM


Thanks Yann,

For your very kind words on the series.  I'm pleased you like to hear about Felix.  I'm also pleased that you understand Felix, and can relate to his life.

Felix says hello.

Bobby

Seoulair
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9 posted 2008-04-22 04:37 PM


Good young man.
vandana
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10 posted 2008-04-22 06:29 PM


enjoyed
JamesMichael
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11 posted 2008-04-22 06:54 PM


When I was young and drinking I wanted to pick up girls and fight...
When older and drinking I am friendly and socialable...
I rarely drink and my girlfriend doesn't drink at all...thats one of the things I love about her...James

Robert E. Jordan
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12 posted 2008-04-22 07:21 PM


Thanks Seoulair,

With all the abuse Felix has had to endure in his young life, he has never hurt anyone, no, not one single person.

As you say, he is a good young person.

Bobby

Robert E. Jordan
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13 posted 2008-04-22 07:22 PM


Thanks Vandana,

I'm pleased you are enjoying the series.

Bobby

Robert E. Jordan
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14 posted 2008-04-22 07:24 PM


James,

Isn't that the way it is though.  

Felix is lucky that way.  He already has his Sally.

Bobby

steavenr
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15 posted 2008-04-22 10:30 PM


"Felix sometimes drinks.  

Felix has to be careful
when he drinks,
not to think too much
about all he is,
or has been.  

Felix always drinks alone."

the imagery here is simply powerful

shyvl
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16 posted 2008-04-22 10:33 PM


Sad but true drinking can release too many demons for one as sensitive as Felix.  May he battle them as he wilt. Thanks for sharing
sharyn

Robert E. Jordan
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17 posted 2008-04-22 10:34 PM


Thanks Steavenr,

I'm very pleased that worked for you.

Bobby

Robert E. Jordan
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18 posted 2008-04-22 10:37 PM


Sharyn,

In truth, Felix isn't much of a drinker.  Just a little bit every now and then.

Thanks for your kind comment.

Bobby

Roniece Dawson-Bruce
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19 posted 2008-04-24 11:32 PM


Felix is very thoughtful indeed Bobby... love RDB

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

Robert E. Jordan
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20 posted 2008-04-24 11:40 PM


Thanks Dear RDB,

Felix always tries his best.  He really does.

Felix thanks you for your support, and kind comment.

Bobby

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