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Laughing Man, Pain Hidden

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 well his pain so very sad but will happen again Robert J. Lindley , 08-12-2014

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Robert Lindley

Date: 8/14/2014 7:26:00 PM

Thanks for all the comments. Severe depression is far more common that many think. Those enduring it usually hide it so very well. I was a victim from age 15(Father's death) to age 22 . Some live on and others do not..

Jslambert Mister Roboto

Date: 8/12/2014 9:51:00 PM

Robin was one funny dude, and you've penned him well, (I assume it's about R. Williams even tho' one comment down below mentions someone else, but I will still go with my gut on this one)7rated

Eileen Manassian

Date: 8/12/2014 9:00:00 PM

:( So so sad...you write this with finesse, Robert. It is a lovely piece...it is a sad tragedy. I feel so bad....I know his pain. Thanks for sharing. Hugs