R. W. RIP

A voice I held so dear
in laughing he felt so near
and always
in my childhood memories

there is no way to describe
this man
who can?
his words so timely
and full of wit
who brought all of the world
to listen and sit

as his voices changed
pitches rearranged

character
after character
he became

as he bounced
and he flounced
and flitted

there seemed none
more fitted
with joy
and yet this man
was not always so

but this is the man we know

whose gift
might have been his curse
but his words
were rarely rehearsed

each quick quip
gently left his tongue
to soothe your ears
and lift your heart
and give each moment a second start

there is in sadness some
at this end
of our good but distant friend

may we always pray
for those we know
and pray in hope and love they grow

Robin Williams, we will miss you so.

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RIP my dear friend, Robin Williams, that I never met but always felt like I knew. My father looks and acts like you. Humor is a brilliant gift. You are loved. Always and forever.