Open Poetry #43 |
Bones Don't Moan |
Robert E. Jordan Member Rara Avis
since 2008-01-25
Posts 8541Philadelphia, Pennsylvania |
The one thing in his young, way too short life, Bones never did was whine, whimper, and moan about how miserable his life was. That opportunity never occurred to him while alive. Even if it had, he would never have done it. He had way too much sense, and God given pride as a human being to indulge himself in any sort of self pity. He realized at a very young age that it wouldn’t do him any good, and that no one was interested to hear about his problems. In addition, he noticed early on, there’s just no money in it. Any thing that would happen to him in his life he accepted with dignity. He knew that to be, an absolute necessity. Bobby |
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Margherita Member Seraphic
since 2003-02-08
Posts 22236Eternity |
quote: A rare and precious quality, dear Bobby. His short life did have its purpose ... you see through your words he lives and moves our hearts to compassion and appreciation. Love, Margherita |
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Earth Angel Member Empyrean
since 2002-08-27
Posts 40215Realms of Light |
"Any thing that would happen to him in his life he accepted with dignity." ~ Acceptance with dignity of the cards that one is dealt in life, is often in rare supply. How sad it was that his life was cut so short. Linda |
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Marchmadness Member Rara Avis
since 2007-09-16
Posts 9271So. El Monte, California |
Have you noticed that it's the ones who have something to whine about that don't whine? Ida |
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Robert E. Jordan Member Rara Avis
since 2008-01-25
Posts 8541Philadelphia, Pennsylvania |
Thanks dear Margherita, I never did hear one word of complaint from Bones about his life. He would sit on the settlement house steps and tell us about it, not a word of complaint. There was nothing we could do about it. He needed that money. Bobby |
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Robert E. Jordan Member Rara Avis
since 2008-01-25
Posts 8541Philadelphia, Pennsylvania |
Thanks dear Linda, Yes, it is sad he's not still around. Acceptance of your life without complaint is the mark of an adult. Whining and complaining is the mark of a child. Love Bobby |
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Robert E. Jordan Member Rara Avis
since 2008-01-25
Posts 8541Philadelphia, Pennsylvania |
Thanks dear Ida, Yes, I have noticed that. It's good you have also noticed it. Love Bobby |
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JamesMichael Member Empyrean
since 1999-11-16
Posts 33336Kapolei, Hawaii, USA |
Fine writing...James |
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Robert E. Jordan Member Rara Avis
since 2008-01-25
Posts 8541Philadelphia, Pennsylvania |
Thanks James, I'm very pleased you liked the poem. Bobby |
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DreamerSpirit Member
since 2006-10-02
Posts 240Buenos Aires, Argentina |
That's absolutely true. whining, complaining, or always crying about on people's shoulders does no good. but, sometimes you've got to take your pride away just for a moment, sometimes to whine a little let's you relax your mind & your heart, so that you may find a solution to any problem. pride is always related to wisdom. |
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Robert E. Jordan Member Rara Avis
since 2008-01-25
Posts 8541Philadelphia, Pennsylvania |
Thanks dear DreamerSpirit, I'm very pleased that you agree with Bones on this matter. Love Bobby |
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