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Robert E. Jordan
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since 2008-01-25

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Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

0 posted 2008-04-23 11:43 PM

Felix’s Foster Dad
and his gang of drunken pals
are downstairs raising hell.

Felix can’t sleep
with all that racket
going on.

He gets up,
puts on his clothes,
goes down stairs
and walks out the door.

Nobody notices him.

It’s a warm night.

Felix goes down to the corner,
and curls up on the bench
in front of the Neighborhood Scoop
ice cream parlor.

People are getting used to
seeing him there
summer mornings.

Bobby

xTr3m3sT
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since 2008-03-03

Posts 415

1 posted 2008-04-23 11:51 PM

Poor Felix :[

I hope it wasn't cold.

Caliban
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since 2008-04-23

Posts 57

2 posted 2008-04-23 11:55 PM

I can really sympathize with Felix and see him in my head. Simple words, but powerful imagery.

Muna seasaimid le ceartas, ní sheasfaidh ceartas linn - Francis Bacon

Robert E. Jordan
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Posts 8541
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

3 posted 2008-04-23 11:58 PM

Yo Angel,

No, it wasn't cold. Felix only does this when it's nice and warm.

Bobby

[This message has been edited by Robert E. Jordan (04-24-2008 12:00 AM).]

Joyce Johnson

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since 2001-03-10

Posts 9912
Washington State

4 posted 2008-04-23 11:58 PM

I want to adopt Felix and give him a nice warm bed in his own room and his own things around him. Joyce

xTr3m3sT
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5 posted 2008-04-24 12:00 PM

Thank goodness Bobby :]]] atleast it's warm.

Robert E. Jordan
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Posts 8541
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

6 posted 2008-04-24 12:03 PM

Yo Caliban,

Thanks for the kind words on this. I'm pleased you were able to picture it.

It happens often enough here when it's warm weather.

Welcome to the web site, you'll like it here.

Bobby

Seoulair
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since 2008-03-27

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Seoul S.Korea

7 posted 2008-04-24 12:04 PM

Felix, smart guy...had some quiet time for himself.

Robert E. Jordan
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Posts 8541
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

8 posted 2008-04-24 12:07 PM

Dear Joyce,

I'm sure you would give Felix a good and loving home. Be assured, he would like that very much.

Love Bobby

Robert E. Jordan
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Posts 8541
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

9 posted 2008-04-24 12:10 PM

Thanks Seoulair,

Yes, Felix is smart. In warm weather it happens here fairly often. Sometimes the noise, and danger gets too much.

Bobby

Artic Wind
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since 2007-09-16

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Realm of Supernatural

10 posted 2008-04-24 07:51 AM

That is horrible! I think Felix should do something about it

ARCTIC WIND

Robert E. Jordan
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Posts 8541
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

11 posted 2008-04-24 09:05 AM

Thanks Artic Wind,

Felix is doing something about it, he's sleeping out.

Felix and his friends thank you for your concern.

Bobby

gilead
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since 2008-03-10

Posts 1067
nevada, USA

12 posted 2008-04-24 09:55 AM

There is something tragically existential about Felix's life but, at the same time, noble and transcendent! Keep the story going, Bobby!

Art

Balladeer

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since 1999-06-05

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13 posted 2008-04-24 10:13 AM

I haven't responded before but I have followed your Felix chronicles and I must say that you are very good at taking small snippets of life and portraying them in such a way through Felix that they are simple and yet hard-hitting at the same time. I applaud you, sir

Robert E. Jordan
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Posts 8541
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

14 posted 2008-04-24 10:22 AM

Thanks Art,

Felix won't let me stop writing about his existance.

Thanks for your kind words.

Bobby

Robert E. Jordan
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Posts 8541
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

15 posted 2008-04-24 10:24 AM

Thanks Balladeer,

I'm very pleased that the Felix series is working for you.

Thanks for your kind words.

Bobby

Margherita
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since 2003-02-08

Posts 22236
Eternity

16 posted 2008-04-24 10:36 AM

The really sad impression is transmitted by the fact that Felix goes out in the night and nobody notices, cares ... a lack of caring and love, that hurts.
But it shows also the courage and spirit of freedom and independence of this boy!

Well rendered, dear Bobby!

I am reading currently your book "City boy staying alive" which has arrived two days ago ... The stream of consciousness style is captivating, I must admit! And the city boy is becoming a quite familiar child .... it hurts to read about how tough his childhood was.

Love,
Margherita

Robert E. Jordan
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since 2008-01-25

Posts 8541
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

17 posted 2008-04-24 11:23 AM

Thanks Dear Margherita,

I very pleased that the Felix series is working for you. Felix is very much the way it is sometimes.

Of course I'm more than pleased you are reading about me and my friends in my autobiography, "City Boy Stays Alive".

Love Bobby

JamesMichael
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since 1999-11-16

Posts 33336
Kapolei, Hawaii, USA

18 posted 2008-04-24 04:50 PM

Nice...I would fear that someone would be going for my wallet...James

Robert E. Jordan
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Posts 8541
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

19 posted 2008-04-24 05:31 PM

Thanks James, for reading and commenting.

Felix doesn't have to worry about people going for his wallet.  There's more danger of someone going for him.

Felix says thanks for your kind concern.

Bobby

shyvl
Senior Member

since 2008-04-11

Posts 531
texas, usa

20 posted 2008-04-24 06:26 PM

Felix seems so real through your words. I also want to give him warmth and hugs. Pleasure to read as always
sharyn

Larrysmom
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since 2008-04-03

Posts 533
Florida, USA

21 posted 2008-04-24 06:47 PM

Felix is extremely street smart... He know exactly which bench to curl up on. Of course, he could always come to my house and crash on the couch...

Tammy<333

Robert E. Jordan
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Posts 8541
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

22 posted 2008-04-24 06:58 PM

Dear Sharyn,

Thanks for the kind words on the Felix poems. I'm glad he comes alive for you.

Flix says thanks for thinking about him.

Love Bobby

Robert E. Jordan
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since 2008-01-25

Posts 8541
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

23 posted 2008-04-24 07:00 PM

Dear Tammy,

Yes, Felix knows what he's doing. He'd love to come and crash on your couch. One never knows.

Bobby

Larrysmom
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since 2008-04-03

Posts 533
Florida, USA

24 posted 2008-04-24 07:02 PM

It's not much at all, but it's safe, dry and there is always plenty of food and drinks for the kids...

Tammy<333

Robert E. Jordan
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since 2008-01-25

Posts 8541
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

25 posted 2008-04-24 08:22 PM

Thanks Dear Tammy,

It pretty hard to get Felix out of Philly--he's kind of attached to the place.

Then of course there are his business considerations.

Love Bobby

Roniece Dawson-Bruce
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since 2000-01-29

Posts 5689
Sydney, Australia

26 posted 2008-04-24 10:08 PM

Felix wouldn't have to sleep on no park benches in Sydney, he would be welcome to stay at my house.. love RDB

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

Robert E. Jordan
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since 2008-01-25

Posts 8541
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

27 posted 2008-04-24 10:14 PM

Thanks Dear RDB,

No Felix should have to sleep on park benches, however, they do. Both here in Philadelphia, and I'll bet in Sydney too.

Felix says thanks for the kind offer.

Love Bobby

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