Open Poetry #44 |
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Bones Can't Forget Some Places, Things, and People |
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Robert E. Jordan Member Rara Avis
since 2008-01-25
Posts 8541Philadelphia, Pennsylvania ![]() |
There are places, things, and people Bones carries in his mind— things that have stuck with him through the years. Places like the big new garage where he was raped when he was five years old. It smelled so new, and stuffy. It was hot that day. Things like the little red scooter that he rode to that garage that day. It was new, and it was loads of fun to ride. People like the big man, yes, he was very big, and very strong that raped him that day. Some people would probably even say the big man was handsome and good looking. The big, handsome, good looking man hurt Bones a lot. He hurt Bones forever. Bobby |
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Juju Member Elite
since 2003-12-29
Posts 3429In your dreams |
So sad. Juju -Juju |
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Robert E. Jordan Member Rara Avis
since 2008-01-25
Posts 8541Philadelphia, Pennsylvania |
Thanks dear Juju, Yes it was. A good memory can be a lot of trouble. Love Bobby |
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suthern![]() ![]()
since 1999-07-29
Posts 20723Louisiana |
You can survive and learn to stand up and smile again and if you're lucky, good memories come along to keep those bad ones company and dilute their power... but you never forget and you know you're not the person you were before or might have become if your innocence had not been trashed. And Bones is right... it hurts forever. |
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2islander2 Member Ascendant
since 2008-03-12
Posts 6825by the sea |
so sad , it takes resilience to move forward and forget this...Thank you for sharing this chilling poem. yann |
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ethome Member Patricius
since 2000-05-14
Posts 11858New Brunswick Canada |
The big man should be SHOT! You're right Bones will be affected forever. Eric |
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Robert E. Jordan Member Rara Avis
since 2008-01-25
Posts 8541Philadelphia, Pennsylvania |
Thanks dear Suthern, What you say is true. It can happen everyday, everywhere, and to any one. It's not an exclusive club. Love Bobby |
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Robert E. Jordan Member Rara Avis
since 2008-01-25
Posts 8541Philadelphia, Pennsylvania |
Thanks Yann, Yes it does take resilience to move ahead. You never forget it entirely, it comes to mind every now and then. Bobby |
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Robert E. Jordan Member Rara Avis
since 2008-01-25
Posts 8541Philadelphia, Pennsylvania |
Thanks Eric, I don't know what happened to the big man. It probably didn't bother him for long, or at all. I'm feel sure he wasn't shot. It would be a good idea though. Bobby |
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