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Felix Advances To The Dining Room
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Felix Advances To The Dining Room |
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Robert E. Jordan Member Rara Avis
since 2008-01-25
Posts 8541Philadelphia, Pennsylvania 
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Felix’s job at the resort hotel was with the grounds crew. It was hard work, and he was way homesick for the hood. He wrote a letter to his Mom, saying “Get me out of here, I hate it.” Of course that did no good. His Mom just ignored his letters, as well she should. After all, he was getting money, and being fed. What more could a street kid possibly ask for— nothing, that’s what. One day the hotel owner was out touring the grounds. He noticed Felix sweating away pushing a lawn mower. The hotel owner liked what he saw. Felix, as we all know, was a good looking kid. The hotel owner says to himself— self, that kid would look good in the dining room. They outfitted Felix with a snow white uniform, gave him a tray with all kinds of pickles, and bowls of butter chips. Felix was on his way, a new life in fact. He made a lot of friends, with all the guests, young, and old. Bobby |
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DennisTheMenace Member
since 2005-09-04
Posts 240 |
Enjoyed the poetic story, Mom knows best |
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Robert E. Jordan Member Rara Avis
since 2008-01-25
Posts 8541Philadelphia, Pennsylvania |
DennisTheMenace, Thanks for the kind words. Yes, it's always good to remember that. Mom does know best. Bobby |
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DennisTheMenace Member
since 2005-09-04
Posts 240 |
Yep, she does. With my Mom she always gave advice with a plate of something to eat, just to keep you there with your mouth full so you had to listen. |
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Robert E. Jordan Member Rara Avis
since 2008-01-25
Posts 8541Philadelphia, Pennsylvania |
DennisTheMenace, Your Mom was a very smart woman. Bobby |
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TomMark Member Elite
since 2007-07-27
Posts 2133LA,CA |
good enough so far.  |
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Marchmadness Member Rara Avis
since 2007-09-16
Posts 9271So. El Monte, California |
I'm so enjoying Felixes good fortune. Ida |
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Roniece Dawson-Bruce Member Ascendant
since 2000-01-29
Posts 5689Sydney, Australia |
oh I'm smiling at this one Bobby.. good on Felix! love RDBBe kind at heart....for everyone you meet has their own battle to fight......... |
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JamesMichael Member Empyrean
since 1999-11-16
Posts 33336Kapolei, Hawaii, USA |
As my friend used to say...you don't make no money staying home...this reminds me of an old song when a young boy went off to Camp Granada...something like this..."Hello mudda, hello fadda, this is me at Camp Granada, it is very entertaining and they say we'll have some fun if it stops raining, all the counselors hate the waiters, and the lake has alligaters, let me come home if you miss me, I would even let Aunt Bertha hug and kiss me...wait a minute, its stopped raining, guys are swimming, guys are sailing, playing baseball, gee thats bedder, mother, father kindly disregard this letter."...something like that...it was a fun song...James |
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Robert E. Jordan Member Rara Avis
since 2008-01-25
Posts 8541Philadelphia, Pennsylvania |
TomMark, You got it Tom. Felix is doing good. He's enjoying himself. Bobby |
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Robert E. Jordan Member Rara Avis
since 2008-01-25
Posts 8541Philadelphia, Pennsylvania |
Thanks Ida, Felix is enjoying his good luck too. He's having fun. Bobby |
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Robert E. Jordan Member Rara Avis
since 2008-01-25
Posts 8541Philadelphia, Pennsylvania |
Dear RDB, Felix is enjoying himself. He's even putting a little meat on his bones. The food's good there. Bobby |
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Robert E. Jordan Member Rara Avis
since 2008-01-25
Posts 8541Philadelphia, Pennsylvania |
James, I remember that song. It's exactly what Felix is thinking. He wants to stay. Bobby |
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secondhanddreampoet Member Ascendant
since 2006-11-07
Posts 6394a 'Universalist' ! |
this 'write' reminds me of bygone days in Eagles Mere, PA... once again, MUCH applause for this segment of Felix's 'story!' |
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Robert E. Jordan Member Rara Avis
since 2008-01-25
Posts 8541Philadelphia, Pennsylvania |
Secondhanddreampoet, This story is based on my job at the old Crestmont Inn. That was in the summers of 1953 to 1957, if my memory servs me right, and it may not. However, that is the time period I worked summers there. It was a wonderful experience that basically saved my life. It kept me off the streets those summers. I'll never forget the kindness of the people that owned the place. Bobby |
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effjayel Senior Member
since 2007-09-30
Posts 1474At the Crossroads of Infinity |
Glad Felix got a break, I bet he made sure there was nothing left on the plates when he took them back......I am enjoying Felix having fun for a change Bobby. John |
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Robert E. Jordan Member Rara Avis
since 2008-01-25
Posts 8541Philadelphia, Pennsylvania |
John, Yes, that was a great summer. Don't worry, Felix made sure no food was wasted. Thanks for reading, and your good comment. Bobby |
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Earl Brinkman Senior Member
since 2010-03-03
Posts 1183Osaka, Japan |
It is good to get a glimpse into the writer`s life as you mentioned that this poem was based upon your life in the summers of the 50s. |
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