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Felix Won't Go Near The Delaware's Shore At Night
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Felix Won't Go Near The Delaware's Shore At Night |
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Bobby Jordan Member
since 2007-08-13
Posts 491Philadelphia, Pennsylvania |
Felix won’t go near the Delaware’s shore at night. No matter how tempting it is during the long hot summer. He knows not to go there— no-ser-ee. There’s always the danger you might get snatched. You could be hauled into some boat— transported— and sold to an Arabian Sheik. Or you could be taken by a local pedophile, and never seen again. You would simply disappear. No one would be the wiser, No one would really care, the papers, they won’t tell, it wouldn’t be news. The cops? They’d be glad to be rid of you. No one would care, except your Mom, and Dad, if you had one. No kid in their right mind goes near the Delaware’s shore at night. Bobby |
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aziza Member Elite
since 2006-07-09
Posts 2995Lumpy Oatmeal makes me Crazy! |
Felix is pretty interesting. A |
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Bobby Jordan Member
since 2007-08-13
Posts 491Philadelphia, Pennsylvania |
Aziza, Yes, and he's still with us, because he didn't go down to the waterfront alone. He truth, he and Wawa used to go there and sit by the ancient water pipes made from hollowed out logs. Those wooden water pipes are still there, as far as I know. They are at the end of Fairmont Avenue, or is it Spring Garden Street. Felix and Wawa spent a lot of time there, talking about their future, and their past. Like most kids, they enjoyed lying to each other. It was a cool place to sit and be alone with a friend. Bobby [This message has been edited by Bobby Jordan (01-26-2008 03:46 PM).] |
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Roniece Dawson-Bruce Member Ascendant
since 2000-01-29
Posts 5689Sydney, Australia |
see, I knew Felix was smart... not going near that dangerous place... so pleased he's still around to tell us more stories.. love RDB Be kind at heart....for everyone you meet has their own battle to fight......... |
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Bobby Jordan Member
since 2007-08-13
Posts 491Philadelphia, Pennsylvania |
Roniece, The river remains a major concern for parents in the hood. We lose several children a year to the river. Some by drowning--those you hear about in the papers. Others are lost by other reasons that you don't hear about. The river is our lifeblood here in Philadelphia. It defines us economically, and spiritually. Yes, Felix did go to the river. He was almost captured there. That's another story. Bobby |
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JamesMichael Member Empyrean
since 1999-11-16
Posts 33336Kapolei, Hawaii, USA |
Interesting...Here it would be to snatch up some people in the middle of the night and whisk them away, as unfortunately we have lots of homeless here...James |
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Bobby Jordan Member
since 2007-08-13
Posts 491Philadelphia, Pennsylvania |
James, It is interesting, and terrifying to be snatched, or almost snatched. However, it's no fun, at least not for the snatchee. It’s as close as you’ll want to get to hell. Leave those homeless folks in peace. Bobby |
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TomMark Member Elite
since 2007-07-27
Posts 2133LA,CA |
The fear,the fear. so reasonable. like children have fear in their playground...unreasonable. what a life! sigh! Tom |
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Angel4aKing Senior Member
since 2006-09-27
Posts 1372USA |
I suddenly am chilled and saddened all at once....off to read more now.... ~~~kingsangel~~~ |
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Bobby Jordan Member
since 2007-08-13
Posts 491Philadelphia, Pennsylvania |
Tom, Fear is not always a bad or unreasonable thing. Many times it aids in keeping you alive. Thanks, as always. Angel4aKing, I’m pleased that the poem/story got to you. Thanks for reading, and for the kind words. Bobby |
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Earl Brinkman Senior Member
since 2010-03-03
Posts 1183Osaka, Japan |
The mood of this poem ran throughout `City Boy Stays Alive` It`s sad to say that children are preyed upon. |
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