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Robert E. Jordan
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0 posted 2008-07-03 09:49 PM


More often than is good for him,

Angelo is exposed
to the bloody mess of violence,

with gun shots ringing
wildly through the back alley.  

It scares him sometimes.  

He wakes at night,
and feels his heart
just thumping away.  

He knows he must be brave.  

He knows the morning will come.

He knows that he must,
and will,
face another day.  

It’s the only way possible
for him to have a life.  

Angelo does want a life,
and always will.  

Bobby

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Midnitesun
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1 posted 2008-07-03 09:53 PM


He has a strong survivor instinct, 'blind' faith and hope.
  

Robert E. Jordan
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2 posted 2008-07-03 09:56 PM


Thanks dear Midnitesun,

You have discovered Angelo's secret weapon.  What you say is true, it's what makes us human.

Bobby

XGarapanX
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3 posted 2008-07-03 10:15 PM


Poor Angelo.

·´~`·­»Garapan«­·´~`·

Robert E. Jordan
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4 posted 2008-07-03 10:45 PM


Yo XGarapanX,

Of course, Angelo thanks you for your concern, and good wishes.

Most Angelos of our world survive very well, as strong, wise, and kind people.

Thank heavens for them.

Right now they are out on the playground celebrating the 4th with fireworks.  It will sound like a war zone here in the hood until the fifth.

Bobby

passing shadows
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5 posted 2008-07-04 12:08 PM


gotta do what you gotta do


gilead
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6 posted 2008-07-04 12:13 PM


Another enjoyable read, Bobby; a great 4th of July for you and the entire cast!

Art

Marchmadness
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7 posted 2008-07-04 01:31 AM


Angelo sounds like that "little tough guy"
I wrote about.
                               Ida

Margherita
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8 posted 2008-07-04 03:35 AM


And he did live his life with his purpose in mind!

Amazing, actually, he was accompanied by God's Angels no doubt.

Love this one, dear Bobby.

Love,
Margherita

Robert E. Jordan
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9 posted 2008-07-04 04:22 PM


Thanks dear Passing shadows,

Angelo knows he has to carry on, and he does.

Love Bobby

Robert E. Jordan
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10 posted 2008-07-04 04:25 PM


Thanks Art,

A happy Fourth of July to you too.  Angelo and the gang will turn the hood into a war zone tonight with their fireworks.

People don't sleep here on the Fourth.

Bobby

Robert E. Jordan
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11 posted 2008-07-04 04:27 PM


Thanks dear Ida,

Yes, Angelo is a little tough guy.  You can't keep him down.

Love bobby

Robert E. Jordan
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12 posted 2008-07-04 04:30 PM


Thanks dear Margherita,

Yes Angelo has lived his life, all the way from the hood, to being a PhD math professor.

He was protected somehow.

Bobby

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