Never Let the Laughter End

NEVER LET THE LAUGHTER END (A Poem written in memory of the late great Robin Williams) Behind the "Nanu nanu" Behind the "Good Morning Vietnam!" Behind the "Oh Captain, my Captain!" Behind the "run-by fruiting" Behind the "Ten thousand years will give you such a crick in the neck." Behind the unique uncompromising larger than life talent that spoke these words. Behind the seemingly unstoppable awe inspiring comedic genius of our time. Behind the man who with a single facial expression or a few words could leave us weakened, breathless, and teary eyed from laughter. Behind the brilliant quick thinking comedian who captured our hearts and souls in the rapture of a chaotic form of humor that never failed to eclipse expectation. Behind this kind endearing well loved soul who touched so many with his presence was a man haunted by a demon that many still refuse to accept or acknowledge. Behind the echoes of laughter and makeup of our most prolific clowns there can exist a sadness so deep and profound as to be beyond tears reach. Behind any door standing just out of our view could be a beast called depression laying in wait to steal the laughter from our ears and the joy from our hearts.