Open Poetry #42 |
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Felix Speaks With Madame Queen |
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Robert E. Jordan Member Rara Avis
since 2008-01-25
Posts 8541Philadelphia, Pennsylvania ![]() |
Madame Queen sits fat and wide out in front her house. She’s got wind of Felix, and what he gets into at night. She’d dearly love to incorporate twelve-year old Felix into her stable of working girls. He’d be a kind of novelty— don’t you know? “Yo Felix, come over here, I want to talk to you.” “Yeah Madame, what’s on your mind hon.” “I think you need protection— someone to help you manage your affairs. How would you like to be part of the house?” “No, thanks, that’s all right sweetheart. I do well enough on my own. Besides, Mom would miss me something terrible.” “Well, a tough guy huh? If you ever go and get yourself beat-up real bad, you always have a home here.” “Yeah, I’ll remember that.” Bobby |
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Margherita Member Seraphic
since 2003-02-08
Posts 22236Eternity |
Dear Bobby, at twelve dear Felix recognized the trap, like tongues of fire ready to catch him! Disquieting reality! Nothing good will come from closing our eyes ... Love, Margherita |
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Robert E. Jordan Member Rara Avis
since 2008-01-25
Posts 8541Philadelphia, Pennsylvania |
Dear Margherita, What you say is very true. Ignorance of the horrors of the world is never a good thing. Thanks for that. Bobby |
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Marchmadness Member Rara Avis
since 2007-09-16
Posts 9271So. El Monte, California |
There is much to be learned from a hard life. Ida |
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2islander2 Member Ascendant
since 2008-03-12
Posts 6825by the sea |
Hi bobby, thanks for sharing. yann |
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Robert E. Jordan Member Rara Avis
since 2008-01-25
Posts 8541Philadelphia, Pennsylvania |
Ida, Yes there is. Thanks for saying that Hon. Bobby |
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Robert E. Jordan Member Rara Avis
since 2008-01-25
Posts 8541Philadelphia, Pennsylvania |
Yann, You're more than welcome. Thanks for reading and commenting. Bobby |
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Roniece Dawson-Bruce Member Ascendant
since 2000-01-29
Posts 5689Sydney, Australia |
I hope I was that smart at 12yrs, but unfortunately, I think I was too naieve (sp?) and protected by my family... Felix is a very smart boy Bobby... love RDB Be kind at heart....for everyone you meet has their own battle to fight......... |
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Robert E. Jordan Member Rara Avis
since 2008-01-25
Posts 8541Philadelphia, Pennsylvania |
RDB, Felix has very many interactions with people. It's a marvel how he keeps track of things. He's pretty smart to stay away from Madame Queen. She used to sit at her window, and watch us coming home from High School. A girl cousin worked for her, we never heard from cousin again. Bobby |
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