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Why People Hate Sally and Felix
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Why People Hate Sally and Felix |
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Bobby Jordan Member
since 2007-08-13
Posts 491Philadelphia, Pennsylvania |
Sally and Felix oft times sit and wonder, “Why do people hate us?” They can’t quite figure it out, but they know for sure, people do hate them. It’s a complete mystery to them. Perhaps it’s because they hold a mirror up to society’s face. What’s reflected there isn’t always very pretty. Bobby |
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simon Member
since 2008-01-14
Posts 440London, England |
Fantastic! I love your writing. It's so simple & so rewarding! |
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Bobby Jordan Member
since 2007-08-13
Posts 491Philadelphia, Pennsylvania |
Simon, Thank you for the kindest words. I strive to keep my writing pithy, but adequate. Bobby |
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Marchmadness Member Rara Avis
since 2007-09-16
Posts 9271So. El Monte, California |
Well said as usual, Bobby. Ida |
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Bobby Jordan Member
since 2007-08-13
Posts 491Philadelphia, Pennsylvania |
Ida, Thank you very much for the very kind words. Sally and Felix say thanks too. Bobby |
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TomMark Member Elite
since 2007-07-27
Posts 2133LA,CA |
always Love your story. "Perhaps it’s because they hold a mirror up to society’s face." Nobody want to know how ugly we are! very profound. Has the novel been written yet? Tomtoo |
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JamesMichael Member Empyrean
since 1999-11-16
Posts 33336Kapolei, Hawaii, USA |
people don't want to hear the truth... thoughts of killing the messenger... stoning the prophet...James |
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Midnitesun
since 2001-05-18
Posts 28647Gaia |
exactly! |
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Bobby Jordan Member
since 2007-08-13
Posts 491Philadelphia, Pennsylvania |
Tomtoo, Thanks for the kind word. Funny you should ask about the novel. I’ve been organizing all day today. So far I have 83 pages together so far. Yo James, Been there, the stones have been thrown, in a good natured manner of course. Midnitesun, Thanks for commenting. Yes, I’m afraid so. I have faith in the future though. Folks like Sally and Felix will see us through. They're kind and tough. It's a good combination. Bobby |
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Roniece Dawson-Bruce Member Ascendant
since 2000-01-29
Posts 5689Sydney, Australia |
no, no, no, I love Sally and Felix !!!  love RDB Be kind at heart....for everyone you meet has their own battle to fight......... |
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secondhanddreampoet Member Ascendant
since 2006-11-07
Posts 6394a 'Universalist' ! |
Too bad chapters of the "Sally and Felix" tale get 'erased' from this "Open" forum! |
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Bobby Jordan Member
since 2007-08-13
Posts 491Philadelphia, Pennsylvania |
Roniece Dawson-Bruce, There are some of that do care about Sally and Felix. We get more in return than we could ever give. I'll let them know you care about them. Bruce, One of them was moved to Insights, and the rest are still here somewhere. Thanks for the kind words. Sally and Felix say hello. Bobby |
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Kamelian Junior Member
since 2008-01-14
Posts 21Australia |
Good stuff! |
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Bobby Jordan Member
since 2007-08-13
Posts 491Philadelphia, Pennsylvania |
Kamelian, Thanks for the kind words. I'm glad you liked it. I'll look for your stuff. Bobby |
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ArtSolstice Member
since 2007-03-18
Posts 498 |
I came here to reply to the Felix poem I can no longer find here. It took me a while to come back, because when I first read it, Bobby, I had to just go away for a while with tears in my eyes and think about it and a lot of other stuff. Then I thought I couldn't find it because I wasn't looking in the right place. Then I thought I'd imagined it, that you had posted another write about Felix that I was turning around in my head for a few days. That was one powerful write. I like this one too. Thank you for continuing to tell the story. |
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Margherita Member Seraphic
since 2003-02-08
Posts 22236Eternity |
It's always because someone has to exercise the fake power on the weaker ones, it is so extremely sad and discomforting. We fight worldwide for children's rights, but when it comes to practice the law of love right there in our own comfortable lives, people are unprepared and "want to wash their hands" to not feel guilty. So sad. Your writes are always emotionally involving. love Margherita |
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Bobby Jordan Member
since 2007-08-13
Posts 491Philadelphia, Pennsylvania |
ArtSolstice, The poem that you are talking about may be “Felix Gets Beat”. It has been moved to “Insights” by the administration of this forum. You can find it there. I’m glad “Felix Gets Beat” got to you, and I’m happy that you enjoyed this one. Margherita, The phenomena that you are talking about are called “social hypocrisy”. It’s one of the oldest tools in the grab-bag. Thanks for the kind words, and for your support of the Sally and Felixes of our world. Bobby |
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Earl Brinkman Senior Member
since 2010-03-03
Posts 1183Osaka, Japan |
People should never look down upon others no matter what their social class. ----- Your writing has a captivating effect. I don`t think that I will ever forget `Paregoric`, the episode about the grandmother and the boy. |
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