Laugh Clown… LaughA Poem by MomzillaNCIn honor of Robin Williams - 18 Augus 2014Laugh clown… laugh Delivered the joke, smiled through torment… On humor’s wings your malady was bent. You shared with all your gift of the jape, For our maudlin hearts a moment’s escape. A manic laugh ‘pon your face fights, We raised you up to astonishing heights. Laughing… laughing… laughing… laugh From the depth of melancholy in your eyes, Take flight now before us… ever higher you’ll rise. Made us laugh ’til we did cry apiece… Precarious… you teetered ‘pon the precipice. Played out your suffering ‘pon the stage, Lights… camera… the pedestal… your cage. Cry out loud… make jest of your pain For you ever inspired, gave hope from your fragility, Shined so brightly for all your frolicking jocularity, Behind the door… in the dark… burned out alone. Did we ever see if a smile from your eyes shone. Always easing our lonely malady, You made the joke from your own tragedy. The lonely clown… living to entertain Reveling in your hilarity taken for granted, Your warmth… your joy… we were enchanted. Left none to ease your heart so dolorous, To deliver joy beyond depression’s curse. To strive with unending adverse poignancy, Gave joy… spread smiles… and tears of hilarity. Dying… dying…dying to make us laugh Laughing… laughing… laughing countenance Hiding behind laughter, your sustenance. Your soul laid bare… laid bare for the joke, Poured out… poured out… ’til your heart broke. Loving the clown to death, we cried, Cruelest cut the day the laughter died. Laugh clown… laugh Laughing… laughing… laughing… laugh Cry out loud… make jest of your pain The lonely clown… living to entertain Dying… dying…dying to make us laugh by D. Denise Dianaty
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Added on August 19, 2014Last Updated on October 7, 2016 AuthorMomzillaNCNCAboutIf you read my work and comment, I'll return the favor on your work. I'm not adding new friends nor accepting read requests. I am a classically trained artist and was an award-winning graphic desig.. more..Writing
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