A short ode to Robin Williams

You will be sorely missed...

You made us laugh

till we couldn't breathe &

 had tears in our eyes

from Orkian Mork  to Patch Adams

   & weapons of self destruction

you almost died,

    your heart petered out

we prayed for you,

   you gallantly pulled through

to keep us in stitches yet again in all your glory

only to pass on

 by

 falling upon your own sword

life is so unfair

   now, the tears we shed are dark ones instead

of all people, 

   you'd be the first to see the irony in that

R.I. P. Robin Williams, I'm sure heaven is a funnier place because of you...

No matter what people tell you, words and ideas can change the world.

You're only given a little spark of madness. You mustn't lose it.

Robin Williams

Author's Note

Reviews

[Benita-Staebell M - Kin..]

This is a shock it said it was Suicide
I didn't see that coming he is such a funny
man would never think.


This is sad well I will be writing a poem on him
also I loved his movies also.


Thank you for sharing this write of
a funny man and thank you for your
Kind review and comments you left on my page.


Blessings. Benita/ Kindred poet

[Frieda P]

He had a long history of drug and alcohol abuse, too brilliant for his own good, thanks so much Benita...

[Marie]

The brilliant ones burn out too soon, don't they...?

[Frieda P]

Always....thanks Marie.

[Benita-Staebell M - KindredPoet]

See I would of never guessed it didn't show. same as the Country singer Mindy McCrery she had that problem and took her life and she was even younger she was young like me and I have not listened to her music since it broke me up so bad. You're welcome. thank you for sharing. it is upsetting as we all grew up with him. Blessings. Benita/ Kindred poet

[R Smith]

Thank you Frieda for this poem, the world is a darker place today without him.

[Kelly Scheppers]

I was shocked when I heard this over dinner. We have truly lost an incredible talent! A beautiful tribute, Frieda!

Bless you, Robin Williams...

[koty bell]

He would smile and love this I think.. Coming from a huge fan and someone he touched in many ways like a lot of others.. Congrats freida this is amazing!!!

[redflutterby]

They say the most brilliant among us are also the most tormented. His history with addiction was a warning sign that things weren't all laughter and fun in his life. I imagine as with other comedians his talent for making us laugh was a cover for a pain he had somewhere deep inside. This is truly a sad end for a beloved man...and we must understand that all the accolades, fame and money are never enough to replace what's missing within. Amazing tribute!

[Frieda P]

Sigh so true, he hid it so well, no one would have ever imagined his heart wasn't smiling as well, thanks so much red....

[John Stussy]

I'm still trying to process the news, when I first heard about it I thought it was a hoax. He seemed not just invincible, but immortal, with how big of an impact his movies had on me growing up. This was an excellent tribute to a magnificent man. Robin will always be Peter Pan to me, not just for his portrayal of the character in Hook, but because he reminded many of us to not entirely grow up. May he rest in peace.

[Frieda P]

Think we're all in that processing mode, hard to believe...such a terrible loss, thanks John.

[kublakhan27]

You know that there is little I can say right now love...I'm still trying to get it together in my head...I will return to this when I can review it properly...for now I will just say that you've moved me beyond words with this little ode...I'd love to write something tonight but I'm just too tongue-tied...as always you find the words for things that I struggle to express...great work Frieda...I wish I could work as quickly as you do...you have the words for everything, and you've summed it up so perfectly here...xo

[Frieda P]

Greatest comedic shapeshifter ever....bad timing Robin Williams, still shattered, August must be a bad month....xo

[kublakhan27]

I hear that my dear...I never did like the summer...bad things just seem to happen in the summer...you can see why I find more solace in the winter now...hopefully I can articulate things as you have once I have a clearer head...but this is perfect...xo

[Frieda P]

He's probably writing a comedy skit right now about all of us and how we're carrying on....

[kublakhan27]

I hope so Mrs.R...what could have made such a funny man so sad? It's like he sacrificed all the happiness in his soul for everyone else's entertainment...I hope he's writing something funny and peaceful...

[AprilRN1210]

such a sweet, heartfelt tribute to someone I grew up laughing with... he is, and has always been one of my favorite comedians and actors... I couldn't have said it better myself... and this clip you included, I haven't ever seen, made me giggle.. well done.. he will be missed....

[Frieda P]

He had so much frenetic energy, hard to believe he's gone, what a brilliant mind, thanks so much April.

[AprilRN1210]

that he did... indeed... you're welcome girl.. always a pleasure..

[Jack Wolfe]

I can't remember the last time I felt real sadness because of an actor, singer, or entertainer's death. I've been watching his standup comedy and movies since the 80"s, so sad, and a great tribute.

[Frieda P]

I think the universe is grieving, he was loved by so many, thanks Jack.

[Marie]

Thank you Frieda. I'm glad you said all this, because I couldn't.

[Frieda P]

It's a shock and such a terrible loss....

[The Rock And Roll Cowbo..]

I loved Mork and Mindy when I was a Kid, my favorite movie of his is Jack… What a wonderful tribute to a true comic legend and wonderful human being.

[Frieda P]

I just watched his video on youtube the other night, 'weapons of mass destruction' I think I've seen it five times and he still makes me laugh like crazy, he was so brilliantly talented....thanks Dale.

[The Rock And Roll Cowboy(REBEL WITH A CAUSE)]

Yes he most certainly was… I always enjoyed when he was on late night talk shows cause he was so Zany.

[Frieda P]

I know, and he never quit or came up for air...his mind blew my mind time and again....