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Felix's and His Old Man
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Felix's and His Old Man |
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Robert Jordan Member
since 2007-02-07
Posts 392Philadelphia Pa USA 
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Felix’s old man is out of prison. He’s back at home. Felix, he’s glad to see him. Now he can tell any old smart-ass coming up the street, coming out from under the railroad under pass, he can tell them his dad’s at home. Yeah, he can tell them that. His dad’s making his old lady cook food now. Felix is eating better. That’s good. Oh, sure, his old man smacks him around a little bit. Felix can take it. Hey, ain’t that the way it’s supposed to be. That kind of stuff just makes Felix tougher. Felix wants to be tough, just like his old man. Ain’t that the way he’s supposed to be, just like his old man. Felix sure is glad to have his old man back. “Happy Father’s Day Dad, I’m glad you’re home.” Bobby |
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JamesMichael Member Empyrean
since 1999-11-16
Posts 33336Kapolei, Hawaii, USA |
Not even Felix can choose his Father... but he can wish him a happy Fathers day...James |
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miscellanea Member Elite
since 2004-06-24
Posts 4060OH |
What I like about your poetry is that what you write bares truth and does it so well. To add to what James said, we can't choose our parents or relatives, but we learn from everyone, some lessons good, some not so good. Great writing. |
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Robert Jordan Member
since 2007-02-07
Posts 392Philadelphia Pa USA |
James & Miscellanea, Thanks for the good words. We owe our Fathers our life. They do/did the best they can/could. I’m pleased the poem worked for you--happy Father’s Day to all of them. Bobby |
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secondhanddreampoet Member Ascendant
since 2006-11-07
Posts 6394a 'Universalist' ! |
timely continuance of the grand story! continuing applause!! |
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Robert Jordan Member
since 2007-02-07
Posts 392Philadelphia Pa USA |
Secondhanddreampoet, Thanks for liking this one, and for enjoying the series. Bobby |
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hoot_owl_rn Member Patricius
since 1999-07-05
Posts 10750Glen Hope, PA USA |
Sometimes just having a father figure around is enough...sometimes we need a bit more  Perhaps just having his father present wasn't quite enough for Felix in the long run?BTW...has anyone ever told you you look like the actor who played Hawkeye on MASH....dang, his name escapes me at the moment...Alan something or other Ruth |
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hoot_owl_rn Member Patricius
since 1999-07-05
Posts 10750Glen Hope, PA USA |
Alan Alda...that's who I was trying to think of |
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D.Lester Young Senior Member
since 2001-12-08
Posts 1219Austin, Tx |
Very deep meaning in this, much enjoyed. |
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Robert Jordan Member
since 2007-02-07
Posts 392Philadelphia Pa USA |
Hoot_owl_rn, Geez, Alan Alda, how about that--the only other movie star I’ve ever been associated with is when I’m smoking my cigars. Then people claim I look like Lassie. That’s an old joke. Felix will make out just fine, we all have our low spots. As far as father figures go, they’re kind of a dime a dozen. It is nice for kids like Felix to have an older guy who will be their friend, and do fatherly things. The main thing to remember, everyone has the responsibility to make do with what’s available. Sometimes all you can do is look in a mirror. That's your father staring back at you. Bobby |
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Robert Jordan Member
since 2007-02-07
Posts 392Philadelphia Pa USA |
D.Lester Young, Thanks for the kind words on this. We must have cross posted. Bobby |
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