Sally and Felix Lose Angelo

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Robert E. Jordan
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since 2008-01-25

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Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

0 posted 2008-05-13 08:42 PM

Angelo’s turned twenty-one.
  That makes him a man.

He gets himself a girl
from off the corner.
Her name is Mary.

They’re in love.

Sally and Felix
watch the kid close,
for any strange disappearances
for extended periods of time.

One night Angelo
doesn’t show up at home.

They find out he’s slept the night
on the couch over at Mary’s place.

Sally turns to Felix and says—
“We’ve lost him.”
Felix just shakes his head yes.

Bobby

Alison

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since 2008-01-27

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Lumpy oatmeal makes me crazy!

1 posted 2008-05-13 09:38 PM

Awww, it's so sad but we never really grow up and move on. We just become bigger babies!

xoxoo
A

Marchmadness
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since 2007-09-16

Posts 9271
So. El Monte, California

2 posted 2008-05-13 09:40 PM

Well, you still have three others and the prospect of grandchildren.
Ida

Robert E. Jordan
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Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

3 posted 2008-05-13 09:48 PM

Thanks dear Alison,

Yes, what you say is true, thank heavens.

Bobby

Robert E. Jordan
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Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

4 posted 2008-05-13 09:53 PM

Thanks dear Ida,

This poem was written about when we lost the youngest. His wedding reception is coming up June 1. It should be a blast. He and I have always been very close for some reason. I'm happy for him, he's married a wonderful girl.

They are still close, and the grandchildren are great.

Bobby

gilead
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since 2008-03-10

Posts 1067
nevada, USA

5 posted 2008-05-14 11:22 AM

Ah, the "sweet sorrow" of parting! You've captured the emotion with profound simplicity---the "stuff" of good poetry!

Art

Robert E. Jordan
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since 2008-01-25

Posts 8541
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

6 posted 2008-05-14 12:33 PM

Thanks Art,

I'm pleased you enjoyed the poem. I always strive for simplicity in writing.

Bobby

2islander2
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since 2008-03-12

Posts 6825
by the sea

7 posted 2008-05-14 02:28 PM

Hello Bobby, It's sad but c'est la vie...I'm sure they love you with more quality now as a couple and understand you better...

have a nice day

yann

Robert E. Jordan
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since 2008-01-25

Posts 8541
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

8 posted 2008-05-14 05:25 PM

Thanks Yann,

For your kind words on this poem.

Bobby

shyvl
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since 2008-04-11

Posts 531
texas, usa

9 posted 2008-05-15 12:17 PM

The inevitable is always tinged with sorrow. The letting grow is easy, the letting go is the tough part. Wish your son the best.
sharyn

"God made you as you are
in order to use you
as He planned" J.C. Macauley

Robert E. Jordan
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since 2008-01-25

Posts 8541
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

10 posted 2008-05-15 12:21 PM

Thanks dear Sharyn,

What you say is very true Hon. You nailed it.

Love Bobby

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