As It Should Be In Mumbai, and Everywhere

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Robert E. Jordan
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since 2008-01-25

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Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

0 posted 2008-07-31 03:03 PM

I was sitting on a street curb
in Mumbai,
eating my lunch,
when I was approached by two,
thin, hungry, begger boys.

The children dropped to their knees,
reached out their hands,
begging for food.

I was ready to eat an apple.

I offered it to one of the boys—
no response.

Then I offered it to the other boy,
again—no response.

The boys did not look like brothers,
they were obviously just friends.

I then cut the apple in half,
and offered half of the apple to each.

They ate the halves hungrily.

This was true nobility,
this was the finest manisfestation
of the true human spirit.

Those two guys were
looking out for each other.

This was as it should be.

Bobby

[This message has been edited by Robert E. Jordan (07-31-2008 08:56 PM).]

Marchmadness
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1 posted 2008-07-31 03:05 PM

Nice story, Bobby.
Ida

Robert E. Jordan
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since 2008-01-25

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2 posted 2008-07-31 03:08 PM

Thanks dear Ida,

It's not a story, that's the way it was.

Bobby,

Ericc
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since 2003-01-31

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3 posted 2008-07-31 03:08 PM

It is how it should be and you told it beautifuly.
Thanks.

Eric

Artic Wind
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Realm of Supernatural

4 posted 2008-07-31 03:30 PM

How nice of you Bobby!-- It sucks how many people are homeless and hungry. I want everyone to have homes and food.

ARCTIC WIND

Robert E. Jordan
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Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

5 posted 2008-07-31 08:40 PM

Thanks Ericc,

Everyone should make sure and share with their neighbors and friends.

Bobby

Robert E. Jordan
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6 posted 2008-07-31 08:41 PM

Yes Artic Wind, what you say is very true. It does suck.

Bobby

poddarku
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india

7 posted 2008-08-01 08:01 AM

excellent. wonderful and hopeful

Robert E. Jordan
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since 2008-01-25

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Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

8 posted 2008-08-01 08:47 AM

Thanks Poddarku,

Kids like those two guys, taking care of each other, are our main hope.

Bobby

OwlSA
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since 2005-11-07

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9 posted 2008-08-01 01:34 PM

Oh, this is lovely. It brought tears to my eyes.

- Owl

XOx Uriah xOX
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since 2006-02-11

Posts 1403
Virginia

10 posted 2008-08-01 05:29 PM

::smiles:: Wonderful write ! They fed you well.

Robert E. Jordan
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since 2008-01-25

Posts 8541
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

11 posted 2008-08-01 06:21 PM

Thanks dear OwlSA,

I'm pleased that the poem worked for you that way.

Thanks for the kind words.

Love Bobby

Robert E. Jordan
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Posts 8541
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

12 posted 2008-08-01 06:23 PM

Thanks XOx Uriah xOX,

I'm pleased you liked the poem.

I've always been fed well.

Bobby

secondhanddreampoet
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a 'Universalist' !

13 posted 2008-08-02 03:53 PM

simply superb!

fine writing with a straightforward (crystal clear)
and profoundly important message...

v. serious and long-sustained applause!!

Robert E. Jordan
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since 2008-01-25

Posts 8541
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

14 posted 2008-08-02 05:42 PM

Thanks Secondhanddreampoet,

I'm pleased this one worked out for you.

Those two kids knew that sharing was the only way to go. Never get greedy, or you lose it.

Bobby

Bobby

Earth Angel
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since 2002-08-27

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15 posted 2008-08-02 05:43 PM

Bobby, I do so appreciate you sharing that story with us. I was very moved by it. Those young boys truly were noble in not wanting to take away from the other but were quite willing to share.

~ and you were kind, magnanimous, ~ and wise!

Yes, "As It Should Be In Mumbai, and Everywhere".

Love
Linda

Robert E. Jordan
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since 2008-01-25

Posts 8541
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

16 posted 2008-08-02 05:51 PM

Thanks dear Linda,

For the kind words.

Yes, those two guys knew what's what.

Bobby

LindsayP
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since 2007-07-28

Posts 3410
Australia, Victoria

17 posted 2008-08-02 10:09 PM

Bobby that is a beautiful heart touching

story and I thank you for sharing it with us
Well done my friend.

Lindsay

Robert E. Jordan
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since 2008-01-25

Posts 8541
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

18 posted 2008-08-02 10:12 PM

Thanks LindsayP,

I am more than pleased that it caught your attention.

Thank God for all the little ones.

Bobby

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