Bones and The Police Officer

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Robert E. Jordan
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since 2008-01-25

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Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

0 posted 2008-11-30 12:28 PM

There’s trouble
at the settlement house.

It’s been broken into.
Mr. Joe the supervisor
calls the police.

Bones goes to pay Mr. Joe
his settlement house
membership money.

Instead of finding Mr. Joe at his desk,
Bones finds a police officer sitting there.

Bones is struck silent by the surprise.
He just stands there staring
at the police officer.

“What’s the matter kid?
You hate police officers,
don’t you?

That’s all right kid,
I hate kids.

Try and remember that,
and keep your nose clean.”

This author is sad to remember
that Bones died without realizing
that that police officer
would have given his life
to prevent
the brutal murder of Bones.

Bobby

Juju
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since 2003-12-29

Posts 3429
In your dreams

1 posted 2008-11-30 12:34 PM

This is so sad

-Juju

-"So you found a girl
Who thinks really deep thougts
What's so amazing about really deep thoughts " Silent all these Years, Tori Amos

kudanesh
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since 2007-12-01

Posts 135
Peterborough,England

2 posted 2008-11-30 12:38 PM

I agree very good wright though

Robert E. Jordan
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Posts 8541
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

3 posted 2008-11-30 12:39 PM

Thanks dear Juli and Kudanesh,

It is sad that many Bones feel that way about Police Officers. We can only hope that in time they will change their minds.

Many do change their minds, it just takes time, and maturity.

Love Bobby

Roniece Dawson-Bruce
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since 2000-01-29

Posts 5689
Sydney, Australia

4 posted 2008-12-01 04:45 AM

I think all I can do for Bones is send him some more of my special RDB hugs Bobby... really, he has to endure so much.... 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

5 posted 2008-12-01 09:44 AM

Thanks dear RDB,

Your friendship and hugs mean a great deal to Bones.

Love Bobby

OwlSA
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since 2005-11-07

Posts 9347
Durban, South Africa

6 posted 2008-12-02 12:29 PM

Yes, it is sad that Bones had this perception of the police. The last stanza is heart-wrenching for several reasons.

- Owl

Robert E. Jordan
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since 2008-01-25

Posts 8541
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

7 posted 2008-12-02 01:26 PM

Thanks dear Owl,

That perception is common in the hood, sometimes with good reason. Many grow out of it, as I did. Bones never got a chance to grow out of it.

Bobby

Margherita
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since 2003-02-08

Posts 22236
Eternity

8 posted 2008-12-03 05:07 PM

Wow, Bobby!

This is one of your most touching poems.

It is also a reminder to be more transparent in our relationships. It would avoid many misunderstandings.

Great job.

Love,
Margherita

shortsleeves
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since 2008-10-19

Posts 125
Franklin Tennessee

9 posted 2008-12-03 05:19 PM

Perhaps the Bones series could be made for TV?
Well done Bobby.
Hal

viking_metal
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since 2007-02-02

Posts 1337
In a Jeep, Minnesota.

10 posted 2008-12-03 05:52 PM

Hood kids feel that way for a reason, sometimes. It's too bad bones didn't get to grow his way out of it. I'd like to meet bones, and buy him a beer.

Some people fall in love and touch the sky, some people fall in love and find quicksand.

JamesMichael
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since 1999-11-16

Posts 33336
Kapolei, Hawaii, USA

11 posted 2008-12-03 06:22 PM

Fine writing...James

Robert E. Jordan
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Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

12 posted 2008-12-03 07:31 PM

Thanks dear Margherita,

I'm happy that you liked the poem. Yes, the police officer was just in a bad mood.

Love Bobby

Robert E. Jordan
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since 2008-01-25

Posts 8541
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

13 posted 2008-12-03 07:33 PM

Thanks Shortsleeves,

For the kind words. All of my books should be made into TV series.

I'm pleased the poem worked for you.

Bobby

Robert E. Jordan
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Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

14 posted 2008-12-03 07:36 PM

Thanks Paul,

You spoke the truth there. The police are not as perfect as they should be.

I'm sure Bones would have loved to have a beer with you, and so would I. He was that kind of guy.

Bobby

Robert E. Jordan
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since 2008-01-25

Posts 8541
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

15 posted 2008-12-03 07:38 PM

Thanks James,

For your kind words on the poem.

Bobby

suthern

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since 1999-07-29

Posts 20723
Louisiana

16 posted 2008-12-04 04:08 PM

I've read several of your poems about Bones... and while I can't say the ending surprised me, it saddened me and wrenched my heart. Well done!

Robert E. Jordan
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since 2008-01-25

Posts 8541
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

17 posted 2008-12-04 06:30 PM

Thanks dear Suthern,

Thanks for your kind words on my poem.

Love Bobby

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