Open Poetry #46 |
Bones and Middle Class America |
Robert E. Jordan Member Rara Avis
since 2008-01-25
Posts 8541Philadelphia, Pennsylvania |
It didn’t take young Bones long to discover that his humanity was not recognized by middle class America. The yawning sociological chasm between middle class America and Bones is just too great for them to see, or understand Bones as a human person. Bones, having great eye sight, observes and understands their distain. He also recognizes that middle class America is more than willing to use him. Bobby |
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secondhanddreampoet Member Ascendant
since 2006-11-07
Posts 6394a 'Universalist' ! |
a 'write' containing points well made! ... however, I would attribute 'manipulation/use' of others more to the socio-political, financial, and corporate 'privileged' class amid the "Runaway American Dream" ... applause for this slice of reality 'penning' ! |
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Robert E. Jordan Member Rara Avis
since 2008-01-25
Posts 8541Philadelphia, Pennsylvania |
Thanks Secondhanddreampoet, I'm pleased that this poem worked for you at least partially. I carry the social class I was born into. For some of us, that never changes. Bobby [This message has been edited by Robert E. Jordan (01-17-2010 09:25 PM).] |
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Earl Brinkman Senior Member
since 2010-03-03
Posts 1183Osaka, Japan |
It is true that many Americans feel compelled to escape the inner cities. Part of this can be attributed to racism and fear that their property will go down in value. I guess others fear that the neighborhood would become more susceptible to crime. |
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Eusta B. Mae Senior Member
since 2010-05-03
Posts 903 |
Where we come from is in our bones, Bones. Prejudice is a 2 way street. Keep in mind, your hard times make you especially gifted to relate to others that the people who've had it "soft" all their life can't. You can reach out and touch more people because of where you've been. We like the nitty of your gritty! ebm |
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Robert E. Jordan Member Rara Avis
since 2008-01-25
Posts 8541Philadelphia, Pennsylvania |
Thanks Earl, For reading and commenting. The hood is better off with them gone. Bobby [This message has been edited by Robert E. Jordan (05-12-2010 11:45 AM).] |
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Robert E. Jordan Member Rara Avis
since 2008-01-25
Posts 8541Philadelphia, Pennsylvania |
Thanks dear EBM, For your kind words on Bones/Bobby. Love Bobby |
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threadbear Senior Member
since 2008-07-10
Posts 817Indy |
The concept that struck me, and still is spinning in my head, is: (sic. Bones')humanity was not recognized by middle class America and how PERFECT that is a way to show the caste system of America, even though most middle class people say it doesn't exist. Jeff |
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Robert E. Jordan Member Rara Avis
since 2008-01-25
Posts 8541Philadelphia, Pennsylvania |
Thanks Jeff, Bones and I are glad you noticed that. Bobby |
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Andrew Scott Member Elite
since 1999-06-24
Posts 2558Redlands,CA,USA |
Dehumanize and simply see as a resource to be used... the Nazi way. A very powerful piece here REJ. Keep em' coming. "We'll chase them like rats across the tundra." [This message has been edited by Andrew Scott (05-13-2010 07:18 PM).] |
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Robert E. Jordan Member Rara Avis
since 2008-01-25
Posts 8541Philadelphia, Pennsylvania |
Thanks Andrew, I'm pleased that the poem worked that way for you. Bobby |
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2islander2 Member Ascendant
since 2008-03-12
Posts 6825by the sea |
some disdain, some struggle, same injustice all around the world, your short poem is efficient and summerize human tragedy...Thanks for that regards yann |
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Robert E. Jordan Member Rara Avis
since 2008-01-25
Posts 8541Philadelphia, Pennsylvania |
Thanks Yann, I'm pleased that you got that out of this short poem. Thanks for the kind comments. Bobby |
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easy1 Senior Member
since 2010-05-22
Posts 1209Southeastern USA |
A powerful piece, although these days I would comment: "What middle-class America?" As I heard the actor Jeff Goldblum mouth in a movie on some knock-off TV channel recently: "There are no more 'Americans', there are only rich people and poor people." And, I would add, there are those who do dirty deeds for rich people - there are a few of those types, too. |
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Robert E. Jordan Member Rara Avis
since 2008-01-25
Posts 8541Philadelphia, Pennsylvania |
Yo Easy1, Thanks for dropping bye. Bobby |
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Bill Charles Member Patricius
since 2000-07-11
Posts 10619highways, & byways, for now |
Bobby - In my opinion I believe Bones should have his own identity, and not join the crowds. Better that way... BC |
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Robert E. Jordan Member Rara Avis
since 2008-01-25
Posts 8541Philadelphia, Pennsylvania |
Thanks Bill, As a young male prostitute, Bones has an identity rather far removed from the “crowd”. Bobby |
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