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Robert E. Jordan
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since 2008-01-25

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Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

0 posted 2008-03-04 06:37 PM

Felix sits impervious.

You get that way,
after a while,
after many attacks.

His battlements
are strong.

His merlons are high,
and his crenels narrow.

He’s pulled his drawbridge
years ago,
now no one may enter in.

His moat is wide,
and deadly deep.

Bobby

[This message has been edited by Robert E. Jordan (03-04-2008 08:58 PM).]

SEA

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Member Seraphic

since 2000-01-18

Posts 22676
with you

1 posted 2008-03-04 06:40 PM

you do get that way, after too many attacks...

I hope inside, he is still tender.

LadyTom
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since 2008-02-29

Posts 353
LA, CA

2 posted 2008-03-04 06:44 PM

Now. I am happy for Felix. He has developed strong power of self-protection.

Earth Angel
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since 2002-08-27

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3 posted 2008-03-04 06:49 PM

First of all, dear Bobby, little ole me had to look up the word "merlon"

n.
1. a solid section between two crenels in a crenelated battlement

lol Aw, that explains it!

Seriously speaking, I hope Felix doesn't keep himself isolated for long. I have some understanding as to how the slings and arrows of life can make one want to pull up the drawbridge.

Great metaphorical writing, Bobby!

((((hugs))) to both you and Felix.

Linda

xTr3m3sT
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since 2008-03-03

Posts 415

4 posted 2008-03-04 06:51 PM

Cool, I like this poem.

Robert E. Jordan
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5 posted 2008-03-04 07:53 PM

SEA,

Yes, Felix remains very tender inside. That's why he needs his fortress.

Everyone should have one. Those that don't, don't survive in any livable way.

Felix has seen that happen.

Bobby

Robert E. Jordan
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6 posted 2008-03-04 07:55 PM

LadyTom,

You are a very wise person to see that. Thanks for knowing that.

Bobby

Robert E. Jordan
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7 posted 2008-03-04 07:58 PM

Linda,

Thanks dear, from both Felix and Bobby. Don't worry, Felix takes his protection with him--kinda like a turtle.

Bobby

Robert E. Jordan
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8 posted 2008-03-04 08:00 PM

xTr3m3sT,

Thanks for the kind words. Felix and I are very happy that you liked the poem.

All one of us sends you welcome greetings.

Bobby

secondhanddreampoet
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since 2006-11-07

Posts 6394
a 'Universalist' !

9 posted 2008-03-04 08:42 PM

everyone assuredly should have an ever-wide and deadly-deep moot!
(and this is not a 'moot point' that Sir Robert and Felix make here!)

applause for this 'penning!'

Robert E. Jordan
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Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

10 posted 2008-03-04 09:03 PM

Secondhanddreampoet,

Yikes, thanks for pointing that out.

I wish I could say it was a typo, but it wasn't. I'm afraid I'm a numbers person, and not a word person.

You're a lifesaver.

Bobby

Marchmadness
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since 2007-09-16

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So. El Monte, California

11 posted 2008-03-04 10:26 PM

I know what you mean about survival, Bobby.
I've had to build a bit of a fortress myself and though I like warm , fuzzy people I can't be too much like that myself.
Ida

Robert E. Jordan
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12 posted 2008-03-04 11:05 PM

Ida,

Warm, fuzzy people are great. However, being warm and fuzzy is not something all of us can be, and still survive.

In the near future, something is going to happen to Felix that will allow him to become warm and fuzzy.

Don't worry, don't panic, the child have learned form life experience, that warm and fuzzy won't win the race for him.

Felix learned early, that it's a cruel and brutal world. He learned that the hard way, and no matter what, he never forgot it.

Life's a fight.

Bobby

[This message has been edited by Robert E. Jordan (03-04-2008 11:37 PM).]

Roniece Dawson-Bruce
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since 2000-01-29

Posts 5689
Sydney, Australia

13 posted 2008-03-06 06:21 PM

Felix is strong Bobby, I believe that too .. love RDB

Be kind at heart....for everyone you meet has their own battle to fight.........

effjayel
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since 2007-09-30

Posts 1474
At the Crossroads of Infinity

14 posted 2008-03-06 06:26 PM

Felix has develpoed an invisible sheild to ward off any attacks by marauding crusaders, I know this to be so....

Marchmadness
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So. El Monte, California

15 posted 2008-03-06 07:15 PM

I understand where Felix is coming from and life is a battle for so many.
Ida

Robert E. Jordan
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16 posted 2008-03-06 07:33 PM

Dear RDB,

Yes, Felix is strong. He has had to be to survive, what with all the people sticking it to him.

Bobby

Robert E. Jordan
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17 posted 2008-03-06 07:34 PM

John,

You've nailed it. Damn those Crusaders anyway.

Bobby

Robert E. Jordan
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Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

18 posted 2008-03-06 07:35 PM

Ida,

Felix and I are pleased you can relate to this poem.

Thanks for your kindness.

Bobby

Earl Brinkman
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since 2010-03-03

Posts 1183
Osaka, Japan

19 posted 2010-11-06 09:02 AM

Felix is one tough dude. Enjoyable poem as usual.

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