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Robert E. Jordan
Member Rara Avis

since 2008-01-25

Posts 8541
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

0 posted 2008-08-17 09:52 PM

It doesn’t take long
for Bones to know
he’s never
going to amount
to nothing.

He looks around.

He’s surrounded
by all sorts of trash
in the street.

Yeah,
he knows it,
that’s just
what he is,
common,
ordinary,
street trash.

There’s no use trying,
he’s not even
going to bother
to wash his face,
or comb his hair.

Winters coming,
and he’s going
to be cold.

Bobby

Street Poet
Member

since 2002-07-07

Posts 82

1 posted 2008-08-17 11:55 PM

I like the imagery in this piece. Good work

Robert E. Jordan
Member Rara Avis

since 2008-01-25

Posts 8541
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

2 posted 2008-08-18 08:49 AM

Yo Streets,

Thanks for the kind words on this one. I'm pleased you liked it.

Bobby

Alison

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since 2008-01-27

Posts 9318
Lumpy oatmeal makes me crazy!

3 posted 2008-08-21 12:38 PM

Bobby,

I think Bones is the saddest person you have written about so far. I know he is doing well out there in the world some place, but this Bones -- well, I know his poetic end and I think it makes the poems even more heartbreaking.

I like Bones.

A

Robert E. Jordan
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since 2008-01-25

Posts 8541
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

4 posted 2008-08-21 10:51 AM

Thanks dear Alison,

All lives are a dice roll.

I'm pleased that you like the poetic Bones. Both the real Bones, and the poetic Bones would like you.

They were/are good friendly people.

Love Bobby

Marchmadness
Member Rara Avis

since 2007-09-16

Posts 9271
So. El Monte, California

5 posted 2008-08-21 02:03 PM

Perhaps Bones was here to teach the world compassion which would mean that he was not just trash but had a purpose in life.
Ida

Robert E. Jordan
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since 2008-01-25

Posts 8541
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

6 posted 2008-08-21 02:23 PM

Thanks dear Ida,

You are correct. I think many people have "street trash" feelings about themselves from time to time.

Everyone is valuable, and no one is street, or any type of trash.

Love Bobby

OwlSA
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since 2005-11-07

Posts 9347
Durban, South Africa

7 posted 2008-08-21 03:02 PM

I have always believed that everyone deserves a certain level of respect. Even people like Hitler, Mugabe and Jeffrey Dahlmer - but they would only deserve the most basic - like not being physically kicked when knocked to the ground. Then there are people like Mother Theresa and Nelson Mandela who deserve the highest level. Those two would love Bones dearly and afford him a very high level of respect, and neither of them could be, or would be, wrong.

- Owl

OwlSA
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since 2005-11-07

Posts 9347
Durban, South Africa

8 posted 2008-08-21 03:04 PM

Love your kitty cat thingummy.

- Owl

Earth Angel
Member Empyrean

since 2002-08-27

Posts 40215
Realms of Light

9 posted 2008-08-21 06:05 PM

Bobby, this ACHES. Truly ACHES.

Linda

vandana

Member Patricius

since 1999-10-22

Posts 10463
USA

10 posted 2008-08-21 06:08 PM

enjoyed

Robert E. Jordan
Member Rara Avis

since 2008-01-25

Posts 8541
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

11 posted 2008-08-21 07:45 PM

Thanks OwlSA,

You are correct about the respect thing. I’ve always respected Bones, he’s a good guy.

I’m pleased you liked my icon. I’ve always liked cats.

Bobby

Robert E. Jordan
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since 2008-01-25

Posts 8541
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

12 posted 2008-08-21 07:48 PM

Thanks dear Linda,

I think many people have gone through periods of feeling like Bones in this poem.

The real bones grew up good.

Please don't ache.

Bobby

Robert E. Jordan
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since 2008-01-25

Posts 8541
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

13 posted 2008-08-21 07:50 PM

Thanks dear Vandana,

I'm very pleased that you enjoyed the poem. Bones grew up well, into a fine man.

Love Bobby

DreamerSpirit
Member

since 2006-10-02

Posts 240
Buenos Aires, Argentina

14 posted 2008-08-21 10:35 PM

Bones..he always leaves a message in my heart.
he always makes me remember old teachings or old memories.

wonderful write, full of feeling.

Robert E. Jordan
Member Rara Avis

since 2008-01-25

Posts 8541
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

15 posted 2008-08-22 08:25 AM

Thanks dear DreamerSpirit,

I'm very pleased that the Bones stories work well for you.

Love Bobby

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