Felix Has A Friend At School

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Robert E. Jordan
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since 2008-01-25

Posts 8541
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

0 posted 2008-03-28 05:04 PM

Felix always was good
at counting money.

He opened his own back account
when he was sixteen.

He just walked in,
flipped a “c” note down,
and opened an account.

The teller didn’t ask
where the “c” note came from.

The teller knew
where the “c” note came from.

It always was
a close neighborhood.

Felix always did have
an eye out for his future.

Algebra was
his favorite subject
in tenth grade.

He liked the logic of it,
and his teacher,
Miss. Saucerman liked him.

She always did
like a guy
with a strong chin.

Miss. Saucerman
helped him along.

She arranged
an orphan’s scholarship for him
at the University of Pennsylvania
when he graduated.

It was just a short El,
and subway surface car
ride from home.

Bobby

Seoulair
Senior Member

since 2008-03-27

Posts 807
Seoul S.Korea

1 posted 2008-03-28 06:31 PM

Wonderful story. Most teachers have great hearts. They teach, guide and mentor. Sometimes they care students like parents. I respect them. And Felix was lucky to have a very good one.
Enjoyed the read.

Robert E. Jordan
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since 2008-01-25

Posts 8541
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

2 posted 2008-03-28 06:37 PM

Seoulair,

Thanks so much for the read. Miss. Saucerman saved my life, and gave me a new one.

Of course she's long dead now. I could never forget her kindness.

She was a peach.

Bobby

[This message has been edited by Robert E. Jordan (03-28-2008 07:33 PM).]

Roniece Dawson-Bruce
Member Ascendant

since 2000-01-29

Posts 5689
Sydney, Australia

3 posted 2008-03-28 08:17 PM

wonderful Bobby... and don't worry I'm not going to ask what a 'c' note is because I already know

Felix told me in one of his other poems...

I'm smart like Felix, I remembered it here...

What a nice teacher he had too! 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

4 posted 2008-03-28 08:38 PM

Dear RDB,

Yes, Miss Saucerman was a great teacher.

It's good you know what a "C" note is. It's surprising how much street lingo comes down to us from the ancients. You stick with Felix, and he’ll have you wearing diamonds as big as horse—-well, you know whats.

Bobby

[This message has been edited by Robert E. Jordan (03-28-2008 09:54 PM).]

Roniece Dawson-Bruce
Member Ascendant

since 2000-01-29

Posts 5689
Sydney, Australia

5 posted 2008-03-29 04:05 AM

laughing!! oh Bobby, you do make me smile! thank you x

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

JamesMichael
Member Empyrean

since 1999-11-16

Posts 33336
Kapolei, Hawaii, USA

6 posted 2008-03-29 05:20 AM

Enjoyed reading this...James

passing shadows
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since 1999-08-26

Posts 45577
displaced

7 posted 2008-03-29 08:19 AM

I always thought to be a teacher

another good story here

Robert E. Jordan
Member Rara Avis

since 2008-01-25

Posts 8541
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

8 posted 2008-03-29 10:27 AM

Thanks James,

I'm very happy you are enjoying Felix's story.

Bobby

Robert E. Jordan
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since 2008-01-25

Posts 8541
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

9 posted 2008-03-29 10:30 AM

Passing shadows,

You would make an outstanding teacher. You have taught me many thing.

Bobby

Robert E. Jordan
Member Rara Avis

since 2008-01-25

Posts 8541
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

10 posted 2008-03-29 11:21 AM

Dear RDB,

Smiling is good for anyone's health. It keeps the face muscles in shape.

Bobby

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