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Robert E. Jordan
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since 2008-01-25

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Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

0 posted 2008-04-28 05:16 PM

Sometimes during the summer
the kids in the hood
will get out of hand.

Things get taken,
houses get broken into.

The cops will park a special van
near the playground.
It’s a portable police station.

They’ve been keeping their eye on Angelo.
He’s fourteen-years-old, loud, skinny,
and he looks suspicious,
with the way he dresses.

He’s just hanging out
in a pair of ragged swimming trunks.
He’s the casual type.

The police know Sally and Felix,
by reputation.

They feel sure Angelo’s
up to no good.

The cops take Angelo
into the van for questioning.

“Okay kid, what’s your name?”

“My name is Angelo, officer.”

“Why are you dressed like that Angelo?”

“I like to swim in the river.
I don’t want to do that
in my regular clothes, officer.”

“Don’t wise-off to me kid,
or you’ll be in real trouble.”

“I’m sorry officer.”

“Okay Angelo.
Get out of here,
and stay out of trouble.”

Angelo is very glad
that his Mom and Dad
taught him how to talk to cops.

Bobby

Denise

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1 posted 2008-04-28 10:45 PM

That's a primary lesson to be learned, how to talk to the cops. You don't want to get on their bad side! Angelo is no dummy!

Earth's crammed with heaven, and every common bush afire with God, but only he who sees takes off his shoes.
Elizabeth Barrett Browning

Robert E. Jordan
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since 2008-01-25

Posts 8541
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

2 posted 2008-04-28 11:04 PM

Dear Denise,

Isn't that the truth though.

Thanks for reading and commenting.

Love Bobby

[This message has been edited by Robert E. Jordan (04-29-2008 07:04 AM).]

Roniece Dawson-Bruce
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since 2000-01-29

Posts 5689
Sydney, Australia

3 posted 2008-04-29 06:08 AM

smiles.. Angelo is one wise cookie!

love RDB

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

Robert E. Jordan
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since 2008-01-25

Posts 8541
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

4 posted 2008-04-29 09:14 AM

Thanks dear RDB,

Yes, Angelo learns fast.

Love Bobby

gilead
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since 2008-03-10

Posts 1067
nevada, USA

5 posted 2008-04-29 09:36 AM

Your Felix and associates poems are very enjoyable to read. More and more I look at them as short, short stories in the way they fit the motif of the short story as set forth by the great, Kenneth Payson Kempton from 1950s Harvard University.

Best wishes,

Art

simon
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since 2008-01-14

Posts 440
London, England

6 posted 2008-04-29 10:19 AM

Bobby,

enjoyed reading about a new character in Felix's world...

2islander2
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since 2008-03-12

Posts 6825
by the sea

7 posted 2008-04-29 11:44 AM

interesting story.

yann

Earth Angel
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since 2002-08-27

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8 posted 2008-04-29 12:12 PM

A clever title for the cute story that was to follow!

Angelo is wise to listen to his parents ~ especially when they are right! lol

Linda

Robert E. Jordan
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since 2008-01-25

Posts 8541
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

9 posted 2008-04-29 03:36 PM

Thanks Art,

I'm afraid I'm not familiar with your Kenneth Payson Kempton.

I'm glad you are enjoying the series.

Bobby

Robert E. Jordan
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since 2008-01-25

Posts 8541
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

10 posted 2008-04-29 03:39 PM

Thanks Simon,

Angelo is Sally and Felix's son. He won't have to do what Sally and Felix did just to live.

I'm glad you like the series.

Bobby

Robert E. Jordan
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since 2008-01-25

Posts 8541
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

11 posted 2008-04-29 03:40 PM

Thanks Yann,

I'm pleased that you found it interesting. Thanks for the kind words.

Bobby

Robert E. Jordan
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since 2008-01-25

Posts 8541
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

12 posted 2008-04-29 03:43 PM

Thanks Dear Linda,

Angelo knows that his parents are always right--no matter what.

Angelo's a lucky duck.

Bobby

Alison

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13 posted 2008-05-01 12:37 PM

Angelo made me smile - thank you.

Robert E. Jordan
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since 2008-01-25

Posts 8541
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

14 posted 2008-05-01 08:08 AM

Thanks dear Alison,

Angelo is a way good humored kid. He’s always thinking, and keeps a smile on his face. That’s the way he survives.

Love Bobby

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