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Felix Is Given A Choice
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Felix Is Given A Choice |
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Robert E. Jordan Member Rara Avis
since 2008-01-25
Posts 8541Philadelphia, Pennsylvania 
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Felix turns seventeen. Just as quick as that, he’s taken down to the police station— again. The Captain sits him down, says he’s sick of seeing Felix’s smiling puss. The Captain gives Felix a choice. “Go out and join the Army, or get locked up here as a habitual criminal for a very long time. Take my word for it, you’ll never be heard from again— I’d advise the Army.” Felix suddenly becomes wildly patriotic. Bobby |
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JamesMichael Member Empyrean
since 1999-11-16
Posts 33336Kapolei, Hawaii, USA |
Nice writing...reminds me of the days when I enlisted in the Army to get away from a controlling Dad...James |
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TomMark Member Elite
since 2007-07-27
Posts 2133LA,CA |
laughing....good writing, sir.  |
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Robert E. Jordan Member Rara Avis
since 2008-01-25
Posts 8541Philadelphia, Pennsylvania |
James, We all seem to have had our reasons for joining up. It turned out to be a good choice. I'd recommend it for every seventeen year-old, if they are in good health. Bobby |
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Robert E. Jordan Member Rara Avis
since 2008-01-25
Posts 8541Philadelphia, Pennsylvania |
Tom Too, Thanks for the kind words. I'm pleased it tickled your funny-bone. Bobby |
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nakdthoughts Member Laureate
since 2000-10-29
Posts 19200Between the Lines |
I had an older brother who use to get into trouble and he was given that choice years ago. It was a good choice for him. M |
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Robert E. Jordan Member Rara Avis
since 2008-01-25
Posts 8541Philadelphia, Pennsylvania |
M, Thanks for reading and commenting. I recommend the Army for any seventeen year-old in good health, and condition. If you want to read about Felix at the Army Induction Center, you'll have to go to "Insights". Army Induction processes are a little too strong for the Puritain Fathers and Mothers here in Open Poetry #42. Bobby |
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Roniece Dawson-Bruce Member Ascendant
since 2000-01-29
Posts 5689Sydney, Australia |
nice work here Bobby love RDB Be kind at heart....for everyone you meet has their own battle to fight......... |
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Robert E. Jordan Member Rara Avis
since 2008-01-25
Posts 8541Philadelphia, Pennsylvania |
Dear RDB, Thanks so much for your kindness. I'm glad it worked for you. Bobby |
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effjayel Senior Member
since 2007-09-30
Posts 1474At the Crossroads of Infinity |
Bobby I joined up at 18 only to find out that the bullies had discovered they could get paid to beat the crap out of the likes of me, I made some good friends while I was there but none of them wore stripes.... John |
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Marchmadness Member Rara Avis
since 2007-09-16
Posts 9271So. El Monte, California |
Funny ending, I just happen to love sarcastic humor. I'm sure Felix knows, It comes in handy sometimes. Ida |
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Sunshine
Administrator
Member Empyrean
since 1999-06-25
Posts 63354Listening to every heart |
quote: Especially when we don't want our 9 year old members to be reading them, Sir. |
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Angel4aKing Senior Member
since 2006-09-27
Posts 1372USA |
Sounds like Felix was given an ultimatum... ~~~kingsangel~~~ |
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Marge Tindal 
since 1999-11-06
Posts 42384Florida's Foreverly Shores |
quote:Color me 'puritain' or puritan ... whichever keeps me from reading material that the site owner, along with many of those of us of the membership, feels isn't appropriate for the 'G' rated forums~ If 'Felix Is Given A Choice' ... so are the caretakers of the forums~ You appear to know which stories of Felix shouldn't be posted in the Open forums, so why not just post those Behind Closed Doors and save the moderators, Administrators and Deputy Moderators a lot of work moving them~  Come on now ... play nice~ ~*Marge*~ ~*The sound of a kiss is not as strong as that of a cannon, but it's echo endures much longer*~ Email - [email protected] |
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Artic Wind Member Rara Avis
since 2007-09-16
Posts 8080Realm of Supernatural |
Nice write! bobby ARCTIC WIND |
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Robert E. Jordan Member Rara Avis
since 2008-01-25
Posts 8541Philadelphia, Pennsylvania |
Thanks All, I'll not post at PIP again. Bobby |
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secondhanddreampoet Member Ascendant
since 2006-11-07
Posts 6394a 'Universalist' ! |
Some folks apparently ascribe rather different connotations to the word 'open'...why is there not a separate forum for younger children if there is one for 'teens?!' |
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Midnitesun
since 2001-05-18
Posts 28647Gaia |
Don't go Bobby. The world needs to know Felix and the gang, and the reality of city life they don't generally read on 'poetry' sites. |
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Robert E. Jordan Member Rara Avis
since 2008-01-25
Posts 8541Philadelphia, Pennsylvania |
Secondhanddreampoet, Thanks for the read, and for your support. There is so much hate in the world. Bobby |
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Robert E. Jordan Member Rara Avis
since 2008-01-25
Posts 8541Philadelphia, Pennsylvania |
Midnitesun, Thanks for your kindness. I'll stick around because you asked me to, or until they throw mw out. Bobby |
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TomMark Member Elite
since 2007-07-27
Posts 2133LA,CA |
dear Mr.Jordan, I ask you stay too. Stay sir. next time write like' ^%*^&(*&*( :L<":L{O)P**&%^% $#@%%$#%$ ^*&^*&^*& )&^&$^&L Poet all understand.  |
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Robert E. Jordan Member Rara Avis
since 2008-01-25
Posts 8541Philadelphia, Pennsylvania |
Dear Tom Too, You, and other friends, have convinced Felix and I to stick around. Sally's staying too. Bobby |
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Robert E. Jordan Member Rara Avis
since 2008-01-25
Posts 8541Philadelphia, Pennsylvania |
Ida, Thanks for being a friend. I like "sarcastic humor" too. Bobby |
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Robert E. Jordan Member Rara Avis
since 2008-01-25
Posts 8541Philadelphia, Pennsylvania |
John, Some of the folks wearing stripes are okay. My oldest daughter wore stripes for 20 years while serving in the U. S. Navy. She’s one tough cookie. She’s passed her toughness on to her son. We've always been a military family, all the way back to the French and Indian War. That's before the American Revolution. Jordans have been here since 1608. Bobby |
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Robert E. Jordan Member Rara Avis
since 2008-01-25
Posts 8541Philadelphia, Pennsylvania |
Angel4aKing, Yes, that's exactly what happened. Bobby |
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Robert E. Jordan Member Rara Avis
since 2008-01-25
Posts 8541Philadelphia, Pennsylvania |
Artic Wind, Thanks friend, I'm pleased you like it. Bobby |
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Robert E. Jordan Member Rara Avis
since 2008-01-25
Posts 8541Philadelphia, Pennsylvania |
Marge Tindal, Marge, I always play nice, you know that. Around my hood, you have to play nice--it's important. Bobby |
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ArtSolstice Member
since 2007-03-18
Posts 498 |
Bobby, I'm glad you will continue to post on the PIP site. Thank you to all who asked Bobby to stay. I look forward to reading your Felix writes because you handle the difficult subjects with grace, dignity, humor and the unique voice of an artist. Felix didn't get to grow up in Ward and June Cleaver's household. |
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Robert E. Jordan Member Rara Avis
since 2008-01-25
Posts 8541Philadelphia, Pennsylvania |
ArtSolstice, What you say is very true. I prefer to say it a little differently: Felix didn't "have" to grow-up in Ward and June Cleaver's house hold. What a horror that would have been for Felix. All his initiative and creativity would have been smothered, and stifled. It would have killed him. Felix’s mother was a good and kind woman. However, she was no angel, she slept around. Felix loved her, and she loved Felix. Bobby |
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effjayel Senior Member
since 2007-09-30
Posts 1474At the Crossroads of Infinity |
Bobby, you are of course right, I did not mean to tar all NCO's with the same brush, there is good & bad in everyone as Felix has so often shown us. I am very happy to hear he is sticking around because he would be missed by a lot of us....Besides, Felix is no quitter John |
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Robert E. Jordan Member Rara Avis
since 2008-01-25
Posts 8541Philadelphia, Pennsylvania |
John, Felix says thanks for the kind words. Felix always does the best he can. Bobby |
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Alison
since 2008-01-27
Posts 9318Lumpy oatmeal makes me crazy! |
Felix made me laugh. And he is very smart, our Felix is. Alison |
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Alison
since 2008-01-27
Posts 9318Lumpy oatmeal makes me crazy! |
And, Bobby? I am glad that you stayed. Alison |
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Robert E. Jordan Member Rara Avis
since 2008-01-25
Posts 8541Philadelphia, Pennsylvania |
Alison, Yes, Felix always was a very intellegent young man. I'm glad you got a kick out of this one. The Army was good to Felix. Thanks for the kind words. I'm glad I stayed too. Bobby [This message has been edited by Robert E. Jordan (03-02-2008 06:00 PM).] |
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Earl Brinkman Senior Member
since 2010-03-03
Posts 1183Osaka, Japan |
Well...if anything can straighten Felix out it is the army. Enjoyed. |
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