Sally and Felix Lose One - pipTalk Forums

How to Join	Member's Area	Private Library	Search	Sanctuary		Login
Main Forums	Discussion	Tech Talk	Mature Content	Archives	A home without a wall, Our haven without ends, A circle we all call Our Family of Friends!

Bobby Jordan
Member

since 2007-08-13

Posts 491
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

0 posted 2008-02-09 09:40 AM

Sally and Felix
are hanging at
their favorite bar,
up the street,
and around the corner.

Around eleven,
they decide
it’s time to go
on home.

They turn the corner,
and happen to notice
their oldest boy
hanging out
with a bunch
of other guys.

He’s supposed to be at home,
watching the younger kids.

Sally and Felix
don’t say a thing.

They just stare
a minute.

There’s nothing they
can really say,
or do.

They knew it would happen,
sooner or later.

It makes them sad.

They’ve lost their first one
to the streets.

Bobby

passing shadows
Member Empyrean

since 1999-08-26

Posts 45577
displaced

1 posted 2008-02-09 09:46 AM

I suppose history does repeat itself mostly

Bobby Jordan
Member

since 2007-08-13

Posts 491
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

2 posted 2008-02-09 10:22 AM

Passing shadows,

Yes, kids do have this annoying tendency to grow-up, and be their own people.

I'll never forget my wife's words when my youngest son went for an overnight sleep-over at his girl friend's house,

"We've lost him."

Bobby

[This message has been edited by Bobby Jordan (02-09-2008 10:57 AM).]

effjayel
Senior Member

since 2007-09-30

Posts 1474
At the Crossroads of Infinity

3 posted 2008-02-09 11:19 AM

Bobby

He will come back, when He is cold , hungry, broke or all 3, then Felix & Sally need to sit him down and talk with Him..

Bobby Jordan
Member

since 2007-08-13

Posts 491
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

4 posted 2008-02-09 01:17 PM

John,

Isn't that the way it is though. In the case of my son, he did come back from that one. He's getting married next month to a lovely girl in New York City. They are both PhD math professors. They can spend their time discussing Euler's theorems.

My kids found their own way off the streets.

In the case of Sally and Felix's boy, talking won't work. Once the street gets you, it's in your blood to stay.

Bobby

[This message has been edited by Bobby Jordan (02-09-2008 02:13 PM).]

secondhanddreampoet
Member Ascendant

since 2006-11-07

Posts 6394
a 'Universalist' !

5 posted 2008-02-09 03:27 PM

hard truths...fine 'write!'

applause!

Marchmadness
Member Rara Avis

since 2007-09-16

Posts 9271
So. El Monte, California

6 posted 2008-02-09 03:33 PM

For the most part I think you're absolutely right, Bobby though I hate to say it.
Ida

Bobby Jordan
Member

since 2007-08-13

Posts 491
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

7 posted 2008-02-09 04:41 PM

Secondhanddreampoet,

Thanks for the applause. Yes they are hard truths.

Ida,

Possibly. There are solutions to such dilemmas though. Stay tuned.

Bobby

JamesMichael
Member Empyrean

since 1999-11-16

Posts 33336
Kapolei, Hawaii, USA

8 posted 2008-02-09 04:47 PM

Enjoyed...James

Artic Wind
Member Rara Avis

since 2007-09-16

Posts 8080
Realm of Supernatural

9 posted 2008-02-09 04:57 PM

I am enjoying your story Bobby

Keep them coming

ARCTIC WIND

TomMark
Member Elite

since 2007-07-27

Posts 2133
LA,CA

10 posted 2008-02-09 05:06 PM

Sigh. I am glad that Sally and Felix were good kids.

And my best wish to you son and may God Bless them and their marriage. Ask them for me, when 1+1=1

Have a lovely weekend sir!

Margherita
Member Seraphic

since 2003-02-08

Posts 22236
Eternity

11 posted 2008-02-09 06:21 PM

So the streets have such power?! But I do believe it is possible to come out of this "street fascination"!
Your words hold a grip of helplessness, but there can be a way out. It's again a problem of social policy, which should provide for alternatives.

Thank you dear Bobby for another thought provoking slice of your story.

love
Margherita

Bobby Jordan
Member

since 2007-08-13

Posts 491
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

12 posted 2008-02-09 06:51 PM

James,

Thanks, I’m pleased you are enjoying the stories.

Artic Wind,

Thanks for the kind words. I’ll keep them coming.

TomToo,

Thanks for your kind good wishes. I’ll ask them for an answer to your question.

Bobby

Bobby Jordan
Member

since 2007-08-13

Posts 491
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

13 posted 2008-02-09 07:01 PM

Margherita,

There is nothing wrong with street people, or their society. It's the way of life in the crowded cities of the northeast. It's almost as much your family as blood relations. I've always been in the street. I'm comfortable there.

Bobby

[This message has been edited by Bobby Jordan (02-09-2008 11:36 PM).]

	⇧ top of page ⇧
All times are ET (US). All dates are in Year-Month-Day format.