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Robert E. Jordan
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since 2008-01-25

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Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

0 posted 2008-04-13 12:58 PM

Felix hobbles into the playground
sporting his new green cast.

Everyone’s glad to see him.

They’re most interested
in his cast.
They all want to sign it.

They pass a few
ball point pens around,
while Felix sits on a bench,
and rest his cast
on Wawa’s shoulder.

All the kids’ sign-in,
while Felix tells everyone
the one true story
of how the nasty doctor
broke his leg.

After the signing,
the cast is no longer green,
but more a dirty brown.

Of course,
Felix being a
natural born
hog for attention
almost thinks
the whole things
worth it.

Bobby

2islander2
Member Ascendant

since 2008-03-12

Posts 6825
by the sea

1 posted 2008-04-13 01:30 PM

I'm glad to hear about Felix, however it's a sad story with the cast....I can't believe people can do this....
I think in some poor countries (africa) there are terrible things happening with medecine...
Sometimes the world is so wicked that we should blame everyone for being so passive....

best wishes

yann

xTr3m3sT
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since 2008-03-03

Posts 415

2 posted 2008-04-13 01:33 PM

Good poem, still I do feel bad for Felix :[

-Angel.

Marchmadness
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since 2007-09-16

Posts 9271
So. El Monte, California

3 posted 2008-04-13 02:11 PM

I'm glad Felix at least got some attention out of the situation.
Ida

Robert E. Jordan
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Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

4 posted 2008-04-13 03:33 PM

Thanks Yann,

You know it pretty hard to keep a good Felix down for long.

Thanks for your words, and I more than agree with your "passive" statement.

People gotta open their mouths.

Bobby

Robert E. Jordan
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Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

5 posted 2008-04-13 03:37 PM

XTr3m3sT,

Felix thanks you for your concern.

Angel is a beautiful name. I once had a good friend named Angel. He was a tough guy, but a very good guy, with a big heart.

He was killed in an auto accident about thirty years ago. It still makes me very sad to think about it. He was burnt to a crisp.

Bobby

Robert E. Jordan
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Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

6 posted 2008-04-13 03:40 PM

Ida,

Attention is very important to Felix. He thanks you for your good wishes, and kind attention.

Bobby

Larrysmom
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since 2008-04-03

Posts 533
Florida, USA

7 posted 2008-04-13 04:04 PM

Felix better have saved me a HUGE space to sign… He deserves the attention.

Tammy<333

Robert E. Jordan
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Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

8 posted 2008-04-13 04:58 PM

Yo Tammy<333,

Thanks Hon, You've got that big space. You've found your way into Felix's tough heart. That's quite an accomplishment.

Bobby

effjayel
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since 2007-09-30

Posts 1474
At the Crossroads of Infinity

9 posted 2008-04-13 05:47 PM

Am I reading this right Bob, Felix let them sign his cast for free?

John

Robert E. Jordan
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Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

10 posted 2008-04-13 06:01 PM

John,

Yes, I'm afraid you're reading it right. Felix is young, and presently in a weakened condition.

He knows better, and I'm sure he'll snap out of it.

Bobby

[This message has been edited by Robert E. Jordan (04-13-2008 06:43 PM).]

Huan Yi
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since 2004-10-12

Posts 6688
Waukegan

11 posted 2008-04-13 06:25 PM

.

Another good one Bob.

John

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Robert E. Jordan
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Posts 8541
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

12 posted 2008-04-13 06:46 PM

John,

Thanks for your kindwords. I'm pleased it worked for you.

Bobby

shyvl
Senior Member

since 2008-04-11

Posts 531
texas, usa

13 posted 2008-04-13 07:41 PM

I'm getting very fond of Felix. He has the courage to turn disaster into opportunity, I think. Thanks for sharing
sharyn

Roniece Dawson-Bruce
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since 2000-01-29

Posts 5689
Sydney, Australia

14 posted 2008-04-13 07:46 PM

I'm pleased it made Felix smile for a bit.. love RDB

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

Seoulair
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since 2008-03-27

Posts 807
Seoul S.Korea

15 posted 2008-04-13 08:20 PM

very good. Felix had a show, a nice safe one. Why did a doctor break his leg?

Robert E. Jordan
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Posts 8541
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

16 posted 2008-04-13 08:56 PM

Thanks Dear Shyvl,

Felix is nothing if he’s not an opportunist. He does the best he can with every situation. He’s always been very resourceful.

Bobby

Robert E. Jordan
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Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

17 posted 2008-04-13 08:58 PM

Dear RDB,

Now Hon, you know Felix makes the best of every opportunity.

Love Bobby

Robert E. Jordan
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Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

18 posted 2008-04-13 09:02 PM

Seoulair,

Thanks for asking. Felix was in a charity hospital. The young doctor was making a study of how broken bones heal in children of different ages and weights. He bribed Felix's mother, and she went cheap.

Bobby

[This message has been edited by Robert E. Jordan (04-13-2008 09:33 PM).]

JamesMichael
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since 1999-11-16

Posts 33336
Kapolei, Hawaii, USA

19 posted 2008-04-14 04:04 AM

Yes, I noticed the word "almost"...broken bones must be no fun...James

Robert E. Jordan
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Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

20 posted 2008-04-14 08:33 AM

James,

You were good to notice the "almost". Broken bones are extremely painful, and can be unappetizing.

Thanks for your response.

Bobby

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