Bones Says Goodbye To Frank

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Robert E. Jordan
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Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

0 posted 2009-07-20 10:02 AM

Old Bones sat reading
the newspaper this morning.

He noticed in the obituaries--
which he always reads
just in case he’s there.

His hero Frank McCourt
has passed away
at only seventy-eight
years of age.

Bones always really liked
Frank’s books.

Bobby

Margherita
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since 2003-02-08

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Eternity

1 posted 2009-07-20 10:12 AM

Oh, dear Bobby, I love this tribute to Mr. Frank McCourt.
The sad news was on the cover page of our daily newspaper here and in the inside there is a full page to read.
I did not know him like you, I mean I haven't read any of his books. I read he won the "Pulitzer".
I also read just one thing he said: "I have learned more from the children by listening to them, than I could ever teach them".
How wise!

Love,
Margherita

Earth Angel
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2 posted 2009-07-20 10:16 AM

"He noticed in the obituaries--
which he always reads
just in case he’s there."

~ Forgive me, but I couldn't help but chuckle at Bone's wry sense of humour.

Frank died in the prime of his life ~ at 78 years of age! God bless him.

Linda

Heart2Heart
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3 posted 2009-07-20 10:23 AM

Oh the wit in this one, old Bones sure is one of my favourites.
Heart2Heart

Robert E. Jordan
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4 posted 2009-07-20 11:35 AM

Thanks dear Margherita,

For the kind words on this write. I'm glad you enjoyed it. You should try some of Mr. McCourts books. You would enjoy them.

Love Bobby

Robert E. Jordan
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5 posted 2009-07-20 11:38 AM

Thanks dear Linda,

Well, you know how it is. When you're seventy-two, going on one hundread and fifty, then seventy-eight seems like just a pup.

Love Bobby

Robert E. Jordan
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6 posted 2009-07-20 11:39 AM

Thanks dear Heart2Heart,

For your kind words. I'm very happy that you enjoy "Old Bones" work.

Love Bobby/Bones

Bill Charles
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highways, & byways, for now

7 posted 2009-07-20 12:11 PM

Bobby - I say 'bye to Frank' also...

BC

Marchmadness
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8 posted 2009-07-20 01:28 PM

I think we need to see more of Bone's sense of humor. I read Angela's Ashes and I'm still not sure if I liked it but I will certainly never forget it.
Ida

Robert E. Jordan
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9 posted 2009-07-20 02:45 PM

Thanks Bill,

I'm glad you agree with Bones. Mr. McCourt was one of "da boys", wasn't he.

Bobby

Robert E. Jordan
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10 posted 2009-07-20 02:47 PM

Thanks dear Ida,

For reading, and commenting.

Bones has a sense of humor?

Love Bobby

rachaelfuchsberger

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since 2007-02-21

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Las Vegas, NV

11 posted 2009-07-20 02:57 PM

Dear, sweet Bobby,

I've read Angela's Ashes as well. Mr. McCourt was, indeed, an excellent author. And it is a shame the world has lost his genius.

Arana Darkwolf

Robert E. Jordan
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12 posted 2009-07-20 04:14 PM

Thanks dear Arana,

I agree with you. Frank McCourt did wonders with the language.

Love Bobby

JamesMichael
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13 posted 2009-07-20 06:44 PM

Fine writing...James

Robert E. Jordan
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14 posted 2009-07-20 08:23 PM

Thanks James,

I'm very pleased the poem worked for you.

Bobby

WindWalker
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15 posted 2009-07-21 12:47 PM

This is another fine write, from a very fine poet!!!!!

Robert E. Jordan
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Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

16 posted 2009-07-21 07:49 AM

Thanks WindWalker,

I'm pleased you enjoyed the poem.

Bobby

LindsayP
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since 2007-07-28

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Australia, Victoria

17 posted 2009-07-22 12:08 PM

Hi Bobby, I like Bones's taste in books

as I have read a couple of them and thought

they were wonderful. Good write Bobby.

Lindsay

2islander2
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18 posted 2009-07-22 09:14 AM

Thanks Bobby for the beautiful homage, I know only the film but it was poignant...

yann

Robert E. Jordan
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19 posted 2009-07-22 03:04 PM

Thanks Lindsay,

For your kind words about Bones taste in books. Frank McCourt used the language well.

Bobby

Robert E. Jordan
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20 posted 2009-07-22 03:06 PM

Thanks Yann,

You should try the books too. The books are very well written.

Bobby

suthern

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since 1999-07-29

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Louisiana

21 posted 2009-09-21 01:34 PM

I missed this when it was posted... glad I found it today! *S* A fine tribute. *S*

Bill Charles
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highways, & byways, for now

22 posted 2009-09-21 10:37 PM

Bobby - bye Frank, we'll miss him too...

BC

viking_metal
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since 2007-02-02

Posts 1337
In a Jeep, Minnesota.

23 posted 2009-09-21 11:05 PM

Bones' hero can still be his hero.

Death doesn't have to change that.

Paul

I love my dog, and my truck. It's that simple, really.

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