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Robert E. Jordan
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0 posted 2008-07-19 07:21 PM


No one knows
who hurt Bones,
or why.  

He was just a
skinny street kid.  

Yes he did some
immoral things to live—
but don’t we all.  

Yes, admit it, you do.  
No one is perfect.  

That was no reason
to take a child’s life
or even to hurt a child—
but someone did.  

Who ever did
will have a horrible death,
and after life.  

Christ left no doubt
about that.  

Yes, Bones was
one of Christ’s own.

Christ takes names.

Bobby

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Prasad Nataraj
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1 posted 2008-07-20 02:27 AM


Hi Bobby, who ever did hurt him must be heartless. Prasad
OwlSA
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2 posted 2008-07-20 03:11 AM


I agree with everything you and Prasad said.  

"Christ takes names".  That is good.  It is also good that he takes souls like Bones into his arms and his heavenly kingdom.

- Owl


Roniece Dawson-Bruce
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3 posted 2008-07-20 03:59 AM


Bobby... this is a very good rememberance to Bones... I like it.. love RDB

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

Margherita
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4 posted 2008-07-20 04:17 AM


Poor Bones! To harm a child is no doubt the worst action that can be perpetrated. Jesus brings comfort to the victims. He will also show the perpetrator what pain he has caused and open his eyes, so that he can repent and awaken to love. Hatred and damnation are not His means. Those are worldly concepts, that are not part of His merciful heart. He does not want to lose any of his sheep.

Thank you for the opportunity to be aware of Christ's immeasurable Love, in this moment.

Love,
Margherita


OwlSA
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5 posted 2008-07-20 04:21 AM


Modifying my response after reading Margherita's.  Yes, you are right, Margherita.  I forgot His invitations to mercy, for a moment - how could I!

- Owl

[This message has been edited by OwlSA (07-20-2008 05:08 AM).]

Robert E. Jordan
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6 posted 2008-07-20 08:53 AM


Thanks Prasad,

I think you are absolutely correct.  Heartless is the word.

Bobby

Robert E. Jordan
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7 posted 2008-07-20 08:54 AM


Thanks dear OwlSA,

You are correct.  Thanks for reading and commenting.

Bobby

Robert E. Jordan
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8 posted 2008-07-20 08:56 AM


Thanks dear RDB,

I'm very pleased that you liked the poem.  Thanks for your kind comment.

Love Bobby

Robert E. Jordan
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9 posted 2008-07-20 08:59 AM


Thanks dear Margherita,

It all depends on what your interpretation of Matthew 18:6 is.  You remember, the one with the millstone.

Bobby

Robert E. Jordan
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10 posted 2008-07-20 09:02 AM


Thanks dear OwlSA,

For reading and commenting.

Love Bobby

LindsayP
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11 posted 2008-07-21 12:45 PM



Yes Bobby we have all done some things that

we are not proud of but I do feel a great sympathy for Bones. May he rest in peace.

Lindsay

Robert E. Jordan
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12 posted 2008-07-21 09:59 AM


Thanks LindsayP,

Yes, bones had a short sad life.  That happens quite often, for one reason or another.  

Weather he will rest in piece is another question.  He may come back to give us messages.

Bobby

Artic Wind
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13 posted 2008-07-21 10:54 AM


I agree with everyone else on this one!



ARCTIC WIND

Robert E. Jordan
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14 posted 2008-07-21 11:08 AM


Thanks Artic Wind,

I agree with them all, except for the one about Christ showing the guy that hurt Bones mercy.

Bobby

vandana
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15 posted 2008-07-21 12:09 PM


enjoyed
Robert E. Jordan
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16 posted 2008-07-21 02:12 PM


Thanks dear Vandana,

I'm very pleased that you enjoyed the poem.

Love Bobby

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17 posted 2008-07-23 10:26 PM


I talked to a friend yesterday about children and my experience as one.  We talked about the conflict so many children face - loving their parents, fearing their parents and hating their parents all at the same time.  I hope Bones is smiling right now and knows that his life is remembered and his story is powerful.

Thank you, Robert Jordan, for telling it.

Alison

Robert E. Jordan
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18 posted 2008-07-23 10:47 PM


Thanks dear Alison,

As far as I know, the Bones that the story is modeled on is still alive.  However, many like him never made it.

Love Bobby

Earl Brinkman
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19 posted 2011-01-23 01:29 AM


I liked this piece.
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