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Why Bones Is So Skinny
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Why Bones Is So Skinny |
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Robert E. Jordan Member Rara Avis
since 2008-01-25
Posts 8541Philadelphia, Pennsylvania 
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Social workers from the settlement often wondered why Bones was so skinny. If they knew bones life, they could figure that out for themselves. He just didn’t get enough to eat. His old man was non-existent, and his old lady spent most of her nights sleeping it off under a table at the local bar. She seldom bothered to feed the kid. And that the f---ing truth! Bobby |
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Margherita Member Seraphic
since 2003-02-08
Posts 22236Eternity |
So sad, dear Bobby, but I do hope that those who realized Bones was so skinny did provide in some way? And again ... there are still too many skinny children all over the world. But though it seems a priority to every sensitive human heart, it does not seem to be a priority for political leaders and economical "champions" all over the world. So sad! Love, Margherita |
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Danny Cobb Member
since 2008-07-09
Posts 74 |
Again thanks, Bobby, for the glimpses into this life that you take so much interest in your present writings. I felt the last line was a little strong--but I guess, that is just your way of expressing the strongness of your disdain. danny cobb |
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Robert E. Jordan Member Rara Avis
since 2008-01-25
Posts 8541Philadelphia, Pennsylvania |
Thanks dear Margherita, Political leaders reflect the wishes of those that elect them, or put them in power. Bobby |
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Robert E. Jordan Member Rara Avis
since 2008-01-25
Posts 8541Philadelphia, Pennsylvania |
Thanks Danny Cobb, I always was know for having a sewer mouth. Bobby |
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Roniece Dawson-Bruce Member Ascendant
since 2000-01-29
Posts 5689Sydney, Australia |
Bobby, I always think you say it just how it was and I love you for that! love RDB x Be kind at heart....for everyone you meet has their own battle to fight......... |
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JamesMichael Member Empyrean
since 1999-11-16
Posts 33336Kapolei, Hawaii, USA |
Always nice to get the truth out...James |
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Bob K Member Elite
since 2007-11-03
Posts 4208 |
The Social Worker Knows Squat —for Robert E. Jordan Everybody thought The social workers From the settlement Didn’t know squat. Bones thought Mrs Flannigan was blind When she didn’t see Bones had an Old Man. Bones had to have come from somewhere. Mrs. Flannigan was too stupid To know if she should ask Or not ask Bones’ Old Lady. Mrs Flannigan was a fool, Who didn’t know not to bother Bones’ Old lady Under the tables at Barney’s, When the sun was coming up The color of an egg yolk With a blood clot floating. You could tell those settlement Social workers anything. They’d look at you with The spaces between your Bones showing, as if it Might change something. That Bones, he fooled everyone. The truth is that, sometimes, For years at a time, even the women Wearing real pearls, the social Workers at the settlement house Pretend things will work out okay. |
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Robert E. Jordan Member Rara Avis
since 2008-01-25
Posts 8541Philadelphia, Pennsylvania |
Thanks dear RDB, I'm glad this one, and others, have worked for you. Love Bobby |
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Robert E. Jordan Member Rara Avis
since 2008-01-25
Posts 8541Philadelphia, Pennsylvania |
Thanks James, The truth is the best way to go. Bobby |
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Robert E. Jordan Member Rara Avis
since 2008-01-25
Posts 8541Philadelphia, Pennsylvania |
Thanks Bob K, For reading and commenting. Bobby |
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