Open Poetry #43 |
Bones The Judge |
Robert E. Jordan Member Rara Avis
since 2008-01-25
Posts 8541Philadelphia, Pennsylvania |
Bones is just a tiny slip of a boy, but he’s fast, smart, and hard. If a new boy comes into the hood, the corner boys have Bones check out his metal. Bones will pick a fight with the kid, you know, call out his mother, or something like that. Bones watches the new kid’s eyes, how the kid handles his hands, and he makes a judgment on the kid, thumb either up, or down. All Bone’s decisions are final. Bobby |
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nakdthoughts Member Laureate
since 2000-10-29
Posts 19200Between the Lines |
sounds like the playground at school to me M |
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Robert E. Jordan Member Rara Avis
since 2008-01-25
Posts 8541Philadelphia, Pennsylvania |
Thanks dear M, You are very close, although Bones never did mess with school much. Love Bobby |
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Margherita Member Seraphic
since 2003-02-08
Posts 22236Eternity |
Oh, the little guy had authority then! Made me think of the Roman Emperors, thumb down was very final too for the gladiators ... Love, Margherita |
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Robert E. Jordan Member Rara Avis
since 2008-01-25
Posts 8541Philadelphia, Pennsylvania |
Thanks dear Margherita, Yes, Bones had great authority. Society many times places grave responsibilities upon the unsuspecting, and sometimes ill equipped. Love Bobby |
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Juju Member Elite
since 2003-12-29
Posts 3429In your dreams |
So sad in a way -Juju |
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Robert E. Jordan Member Rara Avis
since 2008-01-25
Posts 8541Philadelphia, Pennsylvania |
Thanks dear Juju, For reading and commenting. Society has many ways of setting up the pecking order. It's a given for the human experience. Love Bobby |
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The Shadow in Blue Member
since 2006-05-18
Posts 493EL, Michigan |
I hope Bones is doing alright. Concise yet meaningful narrative as always Bobby. Jill. |
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Robert E. Jordan Member Rara Avis
since 2008-01-25
Posts 8541Philadelphia, Pennsylvania |
Thanks dear Jill, Bones is a purely fictitious character. He is however based on memories of two old friends. One is doing very well as a retired cab driver here in Philadelphia, the other died in a horrible accident on the elevated rail line here in the hood. Love Bobby |
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