Open Poetry #42 |
Felix and The First Week of April |
Robert E. Jordan Member Rara Avis
since 2008-01-25
Posts 8541Philadelphia, Pennsylvania |
During the first week of April, Felix’s poor, worn-out, torn-up, twelve-year-old body was so severely, and cruelly misused by clients, that it was doubtful that he would even live to see the second week of April. April always was a bad month client-wise for Felix. It seems that something just crawls up from hell, and into his clients' creepy souls, making them even more cruelly rotten during that hurtful, hateful, the first week of April. It happens every year. It rolls around just like clock-work. Felix always knows he’s doomed, the first week of April. Felix’s life is cruel enough out on the hard street already, without that awful week, the first week of April. He could really well do without that horrible week, the first week of April. Really, when it gets right down to the nitty-gritty of that week, all Felix can do is pray to his ever-loving God for protection from the prowling wolves that roam the mean streets of his home turf, during the first week of April. Bobby [This message has been edited by Robert E. Jordan (04-02-2008 05:49 PM).] |
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Seoulair Senior Member
since 2008-03-27
Posts 807Seoul S.Korea |
wonderful. Why was the first week of April so bad to Felix? |
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Robert E. Jordan Member Rara Avis
since 2008-01-25
Posts 8541Philadelphia, Pennsylvania |
Seoulair, Thanks so much for reading. As far as the first week in April always being bad for Felix, I think it has to do with the phases of the moon. Bobby |
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TheFrenchMonkeySunQueen New Member
since 2008-04-02
Posts 3South Dakota, USA |
That was really, I don't know the word for it...thought provoking. Really good! |
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Marchmadness Member Rara Avis
since 2007-09-16
Posts 9271So. El Monte, California |
Poor Felix, So sad that there are people who prey on children like that. Ida |
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Margherita Member Seraphic
since 2003-02-08
Posts 22236Eternity |
It almost makes me stop breathing ... and this kid prayed to God and has maintained his faith! Now that I have recovered the breath, I want to shout. Love, Margherita |
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Roniece Dawson-Bruce Member Ascendant
since 2000-01-29
Posts 5689Sydney, Australia |
I'm with Margherita... I just want to hug Felix and you 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 |
Dear TheFrenchMonkeySunQueen, Thanks for your kindness. I'm very pleased it worked for you. Bobby |
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Robert E. Jordan Member Rara Avis
since 2008-01-25
Posts 8541Philadelphia, Pennsylvania |
Ida, Yes it is a shame. Felix is a tough guy, he can take it. Bobby |
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Robert E. Jordan Member Rara Avis
since 2008-01-25
Posts 8541Philadelphia, Pennsylvania |
Margherita, As you know, Felix always has been a good Catholic boy. That's one of his greatest strengths. He has his faith to depend on. Bobby |
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Robert E. Jordan Member Rara Avis
since 2008-01-25
Posts 8541Philadelphia, Pennsylvania |
Dear RDB, Thanks Hoon. Felix and Bobby hug you right back. Love Bobby |
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