Laughing Man, Pain Hidden


A laughing man hid well his pain
our approval he sought to gain
A hope that admiration would pay
force the inner demon far away

Can any judge another man's soul
we can only guess but never know
The mental pains cut ever so deep
hammers preventing needed sleep

No plea, request or loud outcry
no note explaining the why
Answer left to be only a guess
misery now gone, soul at rest

A laughing man hid his pain
so sad but will happen again

Robert J. Lindley , 08-12-2014

note: Tribute to Robin Williams.
A very sad way to go out for a man that gave so
much joy and laughter to others!