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Robert E. Jordan
Member Rara Avis

since 2008-01-25

Posts 8541
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

0 posted 2008-07-22 08:25 AM

Many nights,
about three in the morning,
Bones and his friends
would gather
in the playground
across the street.

They’d relax
after a night
of working clients.

While the girls
sit on benches,
talking quietly,
the boys shoot hoops.

One night
lanky hoop star Bones
never came back.

Everyone knew
something horrible
had happened to Bones.

Bobby

Earth Angel
Member Empyrean

since 2002-08-27

Posts 40215
Realms of Light

1 posted 2008-07-22 01:39 PM

Bobby, you have an engaging way of pulling your readers into the world of each poem. You create the scenes vividly and powerful emotions are always invoked.

Loving hug,
Linda

Robert E. Jordan
Member Rara Avis

since 2008-01-25

Posts 8541
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

2 posted 2008-07-22 02:43 PM

Thanks dear Linda,

Bones was a real person. We warned him against what he was doing, but it did no good. He needed that money.

That was many years ago.

Bobby

Alison

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since 2008-01-27

Posts 9318
Lumpy oatmeal makes me crazy!

3 posted 2008-07-23 10:38 PM

I am glad that he had his day of being "Hoop Star" though. How that must have made him feel when he was playing with his friends and nailing those baskets. Maybe it allowed him some time to just 'enjoy' the moment.

A

Robert E. Jordan
Member Rara Avis

since 2008-01-25

Posts 8541
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

4 posted 2008-07-23 10:41 PM

Thanks dear Alison,

Yes, there's "Bones" out there every morning. They do have fun.

Bobby

WindWalker
Senior Member

since 2001-10-12

Posts 1218

5 posted 2008-08-02 08:53 PM

WOW! You really have a gift with words my friend!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Robert E. Jordan
Member Rara Avis

since 2008-01-25

Posts 8541
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

6 posted 2008-08-02 09:09 PM

Thanks WindWalker,

I'm pleased the poem worked for you.

I was just thinking of Bones, with a gang of kids shooting hoops out in the playground about five this morning.

Bobby

Marchmadness
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since 2007-09-16

Posts 9271
So. El Monte, California

7 posted 2008-08-05 04:35 PM

I'm glad Bones is still shooting hoops with the guys.
Ida

Robert E. Jordan
Member Rara Avis

since 2008-01-25

Posts 8541
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

8 posted 2008-08-05 05:19 PM

Thanks dear Ida,

Bones friends are still out there shooting hoops.

Sadly, Bones was brutally murdered, and never did return one night.

Love Bobby

Spuddette
Member

since 2008-07-03

Posts 112
England

9 posted 2008-08-05 05:37 PM

Such a gripping read, and tragic.

Robert E. Jordan
Member Rara Avis

since 2008-01-25

Posts 8541
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

10 posted 2008-08-06 08:31 AM

Thanks dear Spuddette,

I'm glad you found it interesting.

Love Bobby

Marchmadness
Member Rara Avis

since 2007-09-16

Posts 9271
So. El Monte, California

11 posted 2008-08-06 12:28 PM

Oh, I understand that Bones was murdered, Bobby but I like to think that he is still doing what he likes to do. Say, around three in the morning.
Ida

DreamerSpirit
Member

since 2006-10-02

Posts 240
Buenos Aires, Argentina

12 posted 2008-08-06 02:48 PM

It's a very descriptive poem i like it.
it really caught me.
wonderful writing!

Robert E. Jordan
Member Rara Avis

since 2008-01-25

Posts 8541
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

13 posted 2008-08-06 04:15 PM

Thanks dear Ida,

Yes, Bones is absolutely out there in spirit, at three in the morning. He’s very regular in his habits.

Love Bobby

Robert E. Jordan
Member Rara Avis

since 2008-01-25

Posts 8541
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

14 posted 2008-08-06 04:18 PM

Thanks dear DreamerSpirit,

I'm very pleased that you enjoyed the poem. Thanks for the kind words.

Bobby

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