for Robin Williams
So many things I’d never thought of
You spouted naturally
At a speed most can’t keep up with
You let it all flow free
You were the epitome of human being
Kindness incarnate
Not making fun of others
But of life for us to laugh
The clown crying inside
Some mock the creative fire
That enlightens and consumes us
As we forgive them and reach higher
It hurts to live with cruelty
What about this life is not?
Kindness laughing freely
I hope that’s what you’ve got
I choose to live in a place
With legal death with dignity
You chose your time and way
Someday we’ll all be free
Gentle spirit, judge me not
As I will not judge you
Smile now and forever, my friend
That’s how I’ll remember you
from A Call to Contemplation by Franki deMerle