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Robert E. Jordan
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since 2008-01-25

Posts 8541
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

0 posted 2010-04-09 11:18 AM

Bones does
what he has to do
to survive.

There is nothing
Bones won’t do
to get a buck.

Bones lost his pride
at an early age.

Pride would only
stand in the way
of a good meal,
clothes on his back,
or a place to stay.

Bones has decided
that pride is for folks
that can afford it.

Bobby

Bailey
Junior Member

since 2010-04-09

Posts 12
Georgia, US

1 posted 2010-04-09 01:38 PM

I very much like this peice. It is sad and maybe though pride stands in the way can it be found with the ability to survive? just an idea

Bailey

Robert E. Jordan
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since 2008-01-25

Posts 8541
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

2 posted 2010-04-09 02:29 PM

Thanks Bailey,

and welcome to the forum.

Bones is really too busy just staying alive to cogitate about such things as pride, and that's a good thing.

Lets never forget, "pride" is one of the seven deadly sins--" wrath, greed, sloth, pride, lust, envy, and gluttony."

Bobby

Marchmadness
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since 2007-09-16

Posts 9271
So. El Monte, California

3 posted 2010-04-10 04:48 AM

Since "pride cometh before the fall" Bones is probably just as well off without it.
Ida

Andrew Scott
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since 1999-06-24

Posts 2558
Redlands,CA,USA

4 posted 2010-04-10 02:17 PM

I have to agree with the sentiment of this one. However, I've always had an issue with the notion that pride is a bad thing. Really... don't we tell ourselves, and our kids, that they sould have pride in a job well done, pride in one's country, and pride, honor and integrity in self. Sure, one should never take it to the extreme, but I believe that a certain amount of pride is a healthy thing to have. If it be a sin, oh well... I guess I'm just one of those who sees God sitting back after six long days and saying to himself, "Damn, but I done good!"

That's just my take. And in truth, I think even Bones has a certain amount of pride... it's just measured differently.

"We'll chase them like rats across the tundra."

[This message has been edited by Andrew Scott (04-11-2010 02:07 PM).]

Robert E. Jordan
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since 2008-01-25

Posts 8541
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

5 posted 2010-04-10 03:33 PM

Thanks dear Ida,

I think that you are correct.

Love Bobby

Robert E. Jordan
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since 2008-01-25

Posts 8541
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

6 posted 2010-04-10 03:37 PM

Thanks Andrew,

Of course Bones has pride in himself. He's a sinner like everyone else.

Bobby

LindsayP
Member Elite

since 2007-07-28

Posts 3410
Australia, Victoria

7 posted 2010-04-10 11:02 PM

I'd like to second Andrew's comment Bobby

I'm sure you do to. Take care.

Lindsay

vandana

Member Patricius

since 1999-10-22

Posts 10463
USA

8 posted 2010-04-11 10:11 AM

enjoyed

Robert E. Jordan
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since 2008-01-25

Posts 8541
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

9 posted 2010-04-11 12:33 PM

Thanks Lindsay,

I stand behind my poem, and Bones. Pride can be very dangerous.

Bones and I try to practice the seven heavenly virtues:--faith, hope, charity, fortitude, justice, temperance, and prudence.

We also try never to make assumptions. You know what they say about ass-umptions.

Bobby

Robert E. Jordan
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since 2008-01-25

Posts 8541
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

10 posted 2010-04-11 12:35 PM

Thanks dear Vandana,

I'm very pleased that this poem worked well for you.

Love Bobby

Earl Brinkman
Senior Member

since 2010-03-03

Posts 1183
Osaka, Japan

11 posted 2010-04-13 10:53 AM

The finish was clever. Pride is only for those who can afford it.

Robert E. Jordan
Member Rara Avis

since 2008-01-25

Posts 8541
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

12 posted 2010-04-13 01:08 PM

Thanks Earl,

I'm pleased that you liked the finish to this little poem.

Bobby

Honeybee
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since 1999-12-26

Posts 5372
Ontario, CANADA

13 posted 2010-04-13 08:08 PM

I'll second what Andrew said....and I think all people can suffer from pride or lack thereof from time to time.....the ending was unexpected, I loved it, it packed a powerful punch and was clever.

Robert E. Jordan
Member Rara Avis

since 2008-01-25

Posts 8541
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

14 posted 2010-04-13 10:55 PM

Thanks dear Honeybee,

I'm glad you like it. As I said in the last line, "Pride is for folks that can afford it."

Love Bobby

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