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Bones and Griselda Under the Bridge
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Bones and Griselda Under the Bridge |
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Robert E. Jordan Member Rara Avis
since 2008-01-25
Posts 8541Philadelphia, Pennsylvania 
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Bones and Griselda are just two little Philly street kids. They know where to go at night to be romantic. They walk down Columbia Avenue, down to Penn Treaty Park. They sit near the old Charter Elm, where William Penn made his iron-clad treaty with the Indians, a treaty that was never broken. From there they can hear the faint hum of the steam turbines in the old power station next door. They sit for hours, sometimes do a little necking, and watch the lights on the Ben Franklin Bridge. It doesn’t cost them anything, on a lovely and warm spring night. Bobby |
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ethome Member Patricius
since 2000-05-14
Posts 11858New Brunswick Canada |
Sounds OK to me Bobby. The kids are having fun doing what comes naturally. Good stuff! Eric |
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Juju Member Elite
since 2003-12-29
Posts 3429In your dreams |
That is a very sweet poem -Juju |
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suthern
since 1999-07-29
Posts 20723Louisiana |
It doesn’t cost them anything, on a lovely and warm spring night. It's nice to know that nights like this came into their lives. *S* |
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Robert E. Jordan Member Rara Avis
since 2008-01-25
Posts 8541Philadelphia, Pennsylvania |
Thanks Eric, You are correct. Penn Treaty Park is still a romantic place. It can also be a dangerous place. But that's another sadder story I probably won't go into. On second thought, perhaps I should. Bobby |
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Robert E. Jordan Member Rara Avis
since 2008-01-25
Posts 8541Philadelphia, Pennsylvania |
Thanks dear Juju, I pleased you liked the poem. It was a sweet time for Bones and Griselda. Love Bobby |
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Robert E. Jordan Member Rara Avis
since 2008-01-25
Posts 8541Philadelphia, Pennsylvania |
Thanks dear Suthern, Yes, Bones and Griselda had many beautiful nights there. Love Bobby |
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angellea Member
since 2009-03-29
Posts 144NC, USA |
Childhood sweethearts-that's charming. :-) ~Maranda |
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Marchmadness Member Rara Avis
since 2007-09-16
Posts 9271So. El Monte, California |
Lovely read. Ida |
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2islander2 Member Ascendant
since 2008-03-12
Posts 6825by the sea |
Hello Bobby, this is perfect, you deftly mixed geography , history, emotions and love in a well crafted piece, each stanza is important by itself and together tell a touching story ...I have the memory of the philadelphia harbour during summer, wandering and visiting, I really love "the love" of your poem. have a nice day yann |
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Robert E. Jordan Member Rara Avis
since 2008-01-25
Posts 8541Philadelphia, Pennsylvania |
Thanks dear Angellea, I'm pleased you enjoyed the poem. We tend to start that kind of stuff early here in the hood. Love Bobby |
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Robert E. Jordan Member Rara Avis
since 2008-01-25
Posts 8541Philadelphia, Pennsylvania |
Thanks dear Ida, I'm very pleased that the poem appealed to you. Love Bobby |
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Robert E. Jordan Member Rara Avis
since 2008-01-25
Posts 8541Philadelphia, Pennsylvania |
Thanks Yann, If you wondered near Penn Treaty Park, you were very near my house. Next time you go to Philadelphia, let me know. Philadelphia has great places to eat. Bobby |
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Alison
since 2008-01-27
Posts 9318Lumpy oatmeal makes me crazy! |
They made me smile, Bobby. Thank you for the tender side of our Bones. Alison |
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Robert E. Jordan Member Rara Avis
since 2008-01-25
Posts 8541Philadelphia, Pennsylvania |
Thanks dear Alison, It's good to see youse. Thanks for the kind words on Bones. All us tough guys have tender sides. Love Bobby |
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