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Robert E. Jordan
Member Rara Avis

since 2008-01-25

Posts 8541
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

0 posted 2009-03-15 06:42 PM

When Bones shows up on the corner,
after his long absence,
the gang is glad to see him.

Marika gives Bones a big kiss,
while Butch, Wawa, Muck, and Felix
all shake his hand,
and give him manly hugs.

The gang quickly notices
a change in Bones.

Before his incarceration,
Bones was happy, smiley,
and full of good jokes.

Now Bones is sullen, and quiet,
tells no jokes,
and comes across
as a little grouchy.

The gang notices the change right away,
and tries to snap Bones out of it.

Bobby

ethome
Member Patricius

since 2000-05-14

Posts 11858
New Brunswick Canada

1 posted 2009-03-15 07:28 PM

Maybe Bones misses the three meals a day and the lack of worries he had inside.
Now he has to fight the street way for survival.
He will come around because he has no choice.
I always feel bad for Bones and wish him the best.

Eric

Robert E. Jordan
Member Rara Avis

since 2008-01-25

Posts 8541
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

2 posted 2009-03-15 07:48 PM

Thanks Eric,

That's a possibility.  However, he was happy, and smiling before he went in.

That's the way the gang remembers him.

Perhaps it's like you say.  He has to get back in his old groove.  I'm sure the gang will bring him around in time.

Time for me and the dog to take our nightly tour around the hood.

Thanks for the good ideas on Bones.  I'll say hello to him for you.

Bobby

Bill Charles
Member Patricius

since 2000-07-11

Posts 10619
highways, & byways, for now

3 posted 2009-03-15 08:37 PM

Bobby - sounds like Bones has had a traumatic experience. Hope he comes out of it...

BC

Robert E. Jordan
Member Rara Avis

since 2008-01-25

Posts 8541
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

4 posted 2009-03-15 08:44 PM

Thanks Bill,

I think you are correct. I'm sure the gang will nurse him back to his old self in time.

Being locked up will do that to you.

Thanks for your good wishes for Bones.

Bobby

Newpoet
Member

since 2008-05-16

Posts 72

5 posted 2009-03-15 08:53 PM

Ah, how nostalgia stabs at us. People expect everything from the past to stay the same, but life is an evolution of spirit.

Bones experienced reality's harshness. Survive the pain, become stronger and laugh again.

Robert E. Jordan
Member Rara Avis

since 2008-01-25

Posts 8541
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

6 posted 2009-03-15 08:59 PM

Thanks Newpoet,

You are absolutly correct. Bones has been changed by his experience. I'm sure that his friends from here in the hood will cheer him up and bring him around. It will take a little time.

Bobby

Krawdad
Member Elite

since 2001-01-03

Posts 2597

7 posted 2009-03-15 09:56 PM

The street-corner I never knew, Bones's that is.
We have such different worlds to live in - it's a wonder.

Robert E. Jordan
Member Rara Avis

since 2008-01-25

Posts 8541
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

8 posted 2009-03-15 10:52 PM

Thanks Krawdad,

You're correct. We all live in different worlds. We all have different street corners.

It is a wonder, and that's what makes reading almost anything so very interesting, and enlightening.

Thanks for the read, and the understanding comment.

Bobby

Margherita
Member Seraphic

since 2003-02-08

Posts 22236
Eternity

9 posted 2009-03-16 10:28 AM

To be in authority's grip means to be treated like a number to put it mildly, not like a human being in bad need of some warmth and guidance. This brings along feelings of apathy and/or ideas of revenge.

The gang surely will work the miracle on Bones to find the smile again.

Love,
Margherita

Robert E. Jordan
Member Rara Avis

since 2008-01-25

Posts 8541
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

10 posted 2009-03-16 10:59 AM

Thanks dear Margherita,

Yes, the gang did eventually bring Bone back to life, with his smile, and good humor.

It just took a while, and a lot of serious effort.

Love Bobby

Marc-Andre
Senior Member

since 2008-12-07

Posts 501

11 posted 2009-03-16 12:32 PM

I think I know what has changed Bones. Not only he has received confirmation that the "good society" (for lack of a better word) will not accept him, he also knows that it is at least as cruel and violent as what he has seen on the street, if not worse.

Mark

Robert E. Jordan
Member Rara Avis

since 2008-01-25

Posts 8541
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

12 posted 2009-03-16 12:48 PM

Thanks Mark,

Yes, I think you've hit the nail on the head.

Thanks for reading and your insightful comment.

Bobby

Suncleaver
Member

since 2009-01-18

Posts 481
Stafford England

13 posted 2009-03-16 05:18 PM

Perhaps Bones is angry that the state has punished him for a crime commited out of need, taught him an empty lesson and thrown him back out on the streets with no support.

I'm not trying to second guess Bones, but I know that's how I would feel.

Never sigh for a better world, it's already composed, played and told.

vandana

Member Patricius

since 1999-10-22

Posts 10463
USA

14 posted 2009-03-16 05:57 PM

enjoyed

Robert E. Jordan
Member Rara Avis

since 2008-01-25

Posts 8541
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

15 posted 2009-03-16 09:44 PM

Thanks Suncleaver,

You have it right. Bones is quite bitter about the whole thing. It's never a good, or useful experience for a kid like Bones.

Bobby

Robert E. Jordan
Member Rara Avis

since 2008-01-25

Posts 8541
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

16 posted 2009-03-16 09:45 PM

Thanks dear Vandana,

I'm pleased you enjoyed the read.

Love Bobby

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