Open Poetry #43 |
Bones Well Treated |
Robert E. Jordan Member Rara Avis
since 2008-01-25
Posts 8541Philadelphia, Pennsylvania |
Bones is on his regular corner, waiting for a client, any client will do. A car drives up, motions him over, and asks how much. Bones gives the client his usual fees, and a deal is made for a night. The client drives bones over to a regular looking kind of place. The client escorts Bones inside. “Okay Mister, what’s your pleasure, do you want me to take my clothes off?” “No, that won’t be necessary son, are you hungry?” “Yeah Mister, I could eat.” The client serves Bones a nice hot meal of spaghetti and meat sauce, it’s real good, and Bones loves it. Bones hasn’t eaten in a while. “Okay Mister, thanks for the good spaghetti, do you want me to take my clothes off now?” “No, you’re kind of dirty though, how would you like a nice bath?” “Yeah Mister, that would be okay.” Bones gets a nice hot shower. The client has clean clothes for Bones to wear, just his size. “Yo Mister, what’s going on— why you treating me so good?” “I used to do what you do son, I just thought you might like a break. Now go to sleep, and I’ll take you back to your corner in the morning.” Next morning, the client drives Bones back to his corner. The client offers Bones his hand. Bones grabs the client’s hand, kisses it, and dives out of the car. Bobby [This message has been edited by Robert E. Jordan (12-09-2008 05:46 PM).] |
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Earth Angel Member Empyrean
since 2002-08-27
Posts 40215Realms of Light |
I have to tell you, Bobby, this was an emotional read. ~ and Bone's kissing the man's hand really got to me. A simple ~ yet monumental ~ show of appreciation for that man's kindness. God bless them both. Linda |
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1slick_lady Member Ascendant
since 2000-12-22
Posts 6088standing on a shadow's lace |
a little kindness goes a long way |
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Juju Member Elite
since 2003-12-29
Posts 3429In your dreams |
Wow -Juju |
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Robert E. Jordan Member Rara Avis
since 2008-01-25
Posts 8541Philadelphia, Pennsylvania |
Thanks dear Linda, As Tiny Tim used to say, "God bless us every one". Love Bobby |
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Robert E. Jordan Member Rara Avis
since 2008-01-25
Posts 8541Philadelphia, Pennsylvania |
Thanks dear Helen, Yes, what you say is true. A little kindness does go a long way. Love Bobby |
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Robert E. Jordan Member Rara Avis
since 2008-01-25
Posts 8541Philadelphia, Pennsylvania |
Thanks for the "WOW" dear Juju. Love Bobby |
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LindsayP Member Elite
since 2007-07-28
Posts 3410Australia, Victoria |
It's great to hear a happy ending to Bones's story, I'll bet that doesn't happy very often. Good write Bobby. Lindsay |
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Robert E. Jordan Member Rara Avis
since 2008-01-25
Posts 8541Philadelphia, Pennsylvania |
Thanks LindsayP, No, I'm afraid it doesn't happen very often. However, it does happen every once in a while. I'm pleased this one worked well for you. Bobby |
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