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Robert E. Jordan
Member Rara Avis

since 2008-01-25

Posts 8541
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

0 posted 2008-03-27 12:00 PM

Felix can’t get the memory
out of his head—
Fred carrying Felix’s skinny
frame in his arms
to the emergency ward,
when Felix was all tore-up
from a trick gone way bad.

What are you going to do
for a guy like that?

Why,
you’re going to take care of him,
as best you know how.

Felix knows it’s no use
trying to talk Fred in
off the street.

Fred is carrying
too much baggage
for a trip like that.

Felix has money,
and Fred doesn’t—
after all,
Felix has something to sell,
he’s a professional.

Felix knows what Fred needs.

Felix takes Fred to lunch
on a regular basis.

It’s the least Felix can do
for a guy like Fred.

Felix owes Fred.

Bobby

Seoulair
Senior Member

since 2008-03-27

Posts 807
Seoul S.Korea

1 posted 2008-03-27 02:53 AM

Felix is very kind.

JamesMichael
Member Empyrean

since 1999-11-16

Posts 33336
Kapolei, Hawaii, USA

2 posted 2008-03-27 05:10 AM

Shows the importance of friends...reminds me of a night in Germany when I was in the Army and got into a bar fight and was on the losing end and my friend showed up at just the right time and bailed me out...he was a farmer from Missouri in his civilian life...James

Robert E. Jordan
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since 2008-01-25

Posts 8541
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

3 posted 2008-03-27 08:01 AM

Seoulair,

It's the least Felix could do for a friend like Fred.

Thanks for the kind comment.

Bobby

Robert E. Jordan
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since 2008-01-25

Posts 8541
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

4 posted 2008-03-27 08:04 AM

James,

Yes, friends are extremely important. Sometimes friends are more important than family.

You were lucky to have a good friend like that.

Bobby

Marchmadness
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since 2007-09-16

Posts 9271
So. El Monte, California

5 posted 2008-03-27 12:24 PM

sometimes friends are sent to you for a reason, to teach you something. When I think about my friends I realize that I have learned something from each of them,
even if it was only patience in one or two cases. I'm glad Felix remembered Fred.
Ida

Robert E. Jordan
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since 2008-01-25

Posts 8541
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

6 posted 2008-03-27 01:00 PM

Ira,

What you say is very true.

Bobby

LindsayP
Member Elite

since 2007-07-28

Posts 3410
Australia, Victoria

7 posted 2008-03-27 08:57 PM

I had quite a smile with this one Bobby

Felix and Fred certainly have their share of problems.

Lindsay

Robert E. Jordan
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since 2008-01-25

Posts 8541
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

8 posted 2008-03-27 09:23 PM

LindsayP,

I'm pleased this one made you smile. It's nothing in the way of problems that Felix and Fred can't handle.

Now you know that.

Bobby

Roniece Dawson-Bruce
Member Ascendant

since 2000-01-29

Posts 5689
Sydney, Australia

9 posted 2008-03-28 05:25 AM

well I'm pleased to read that they both looked after each other Bobby.. friends are very precious... I consider you my friend...

love RDB

Be kind at heart....for everyone you meet has their own battle to fight.........

Robert E. Jordan
Member Rara Avis

since 2008-01-25

Posts 8541
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

10 posted 2008-03-28 07:34 AM

Dear RDB,

Thanks for that. Like Felix, I need a friend like you. I'm hoping to see you here in our beautiful Philadelphia someday. The city of brotherly/sisterly love.

Bobby

Roniece Dawson-Bruce
Member Ascendant

since 2000-01-29

Posts 5689
Sydney, Australia

11 posted 2008-03-28 08:28 AM

you have my friendship Bobby that's for sure

and Philadelphia sounds lovely, I just have go find out where exactly you are on the map! ... you live in a very large country and I would hate to get lost finding you! hmmm, but then again, I'm sure Felix would come save me!

love RDB

Be kind at heart....for everyone you meet has their own battle to fight.........

Robert E. Jordan
Member Rara Avis

since 2008-01-25

Posts 8541
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

12 posted 2008-03-28 09:15 AM

Dear RDB,

Felix would save you, no problem.  He’s good with directions, very accommodating, and highly resourceful.  He’ll meet you at the airport.

Get your world map out.  Sydney is 34 0’ South Lat., 151◦ 0’ East Long. While Philadelphia is 39◦ 57’ North Lat., 75◦1 0’ West Long.

It’s a long trip.  I’ve made it in the past.  I’d advise business class.

Bobby

[This message has been edited by Robert E. Jordan (03-28-2008 09:48 AM).]

2islander2
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since 2008-03-12

Posts 6825
by the sea

13 posted 2008-03-28 11:17 AM

precious poem Bobby, and precious comment Ida...

Have a nice day

yann

Robert E. Jordan
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since 2008-01-25

Posts 8541
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

14 posted 2008-03-28 11:42 AM

Yann,

Thanks for your kind words.

I wish you a nice day too.

Bobby

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