Cousin Robert Goes To Prison

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Robert E. Jordan
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since 2008-01-25

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Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

0 posted 2008-05-22 09:34 PM

Angelo’s cousin Robert
went to prison
when he was eighteen.

Robert was Sally’s
sister’s boy.

He was born
in Nazi Germany.

He had a Swastika
on his birth certificate.

Robert was a good looking kid
when he went to prison.

Sure, he was a bad actor,
a menace to society.
He had to be sent away.

He was too good looking
for his own good.

The guys in prison
liked Robert a lot.

They gave him a case
of Hepatitis “B”.

Robert was dead
by twenty-eight
of liver disease.

The family never forgave
the prison system
for letting that happen
to Robert.

Bobby

2islander2
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since 2008-03-12

Posts 6825
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1 posted 2008-05-23 04:44 PM

Hi Bobby, it is sordid, You are a very good teller of stories.

yann

Robert E. Jordan
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Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

2 posted 2008-05-23 06:26 PM

Thanks dear Yann,

It would be great if it was just a story. Then my nephew would be still with us.

Bobby

Bob K
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since 2007-11-03

Posts 4208

3 posted 2008-05-23 07:40 PM

Dear Robert E. Jordan,

I'd consider cutting the last line. As usual, a fine poem. BobK.

Robert E. Jordan
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4 posted 2008-05-23 09:00 PM

Bob K,

Thanks for the kind words on the poem. The last strophe stays, family is family.

Bobby

LindsayP
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since 2007-07-28

Posts 3410
Australia, Victoria

5 posted 2008-05-24 12:25 PM

Great poem Bobby but I wish it was only a

poem and not true. my sympathy for your loss. enjoyed,

Lindsay

Robert E. Jordan
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Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

6 posted 2008-05-24 08:52 AM

LindsayP,

Thanks for your kind condolences, and your words on the poem. Yes, the family thinks about poor Robert often.

Bobby

Alison

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7 posted 2008-05-24 07:32 PM

Sometimes we can only wish it were a story.

A

Robert E. Jordan
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8 posted 2008-05-24 09:05 PM

Thanks dear Alison,

In truth, Robert did not have a good life at all. I think his only happy time was probably during his short crime spree, and that's a pity.

Bobby

BugBuggy
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since 2005-12-19

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9 posted 2008-05-25 11:39 AM

so sad for your families loss...this makes all wish for better things for the youth of our country

BugBuggy

Joyce Johnson

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since 2001-03-10

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10 posted 2008-05-25 11:51 AM

I commentd you for telling the bad with the good. You are a true story teller. I am so sorry for Robert. Love, Joyce

Robert E. Jordan
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Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

11 posted 2008-05-25 12:42 PM

Thanks dear BugBuggy,

You speak the truth. The youth of our country do need a break. Did you ever notice the young people here do all the really heavy lifting, like going to war.

Thanks for your kind condolences.

Bobby

Robert E. Jordan
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12 posted 2008-05-25 12:46 PM

Thanks dear Joyce,

Thanks for the kind words, and for your kind condolences.

Love Bobby

Midnitesun

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13 posted 2008-05-25 10:50 PM

OH, Bobby, this one hurts!

Robert E. Jordan
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Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

14 posted 2008-05-26 12:14 PM

Thanks dear Midnitesun,

Yes, it was very sad what happened to Robert. It never should have been allowed to happen.

Love Bobby

Marchmadness
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15 posted 2008-05-26 06:40 AM

Life is such a hard lesson for some. Man's inhumanity to man is often astounding.
Ida

Robert E. Jordan
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Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

16 posted 2008-05-26 07:16 PM

Thanks Ida,

Yes it is.

Bobby

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