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Laughing Man, Pain Hidden

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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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  1. Lindley Avatar
    Robert Lindley
    Date: 8/14/2014 7:26:00 PM
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    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..
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    Peter Duggan
    Date: 8/13/2014 4:34:00 PM
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    This is an excellent poem Robert about a great man. I know that feeling not so long ago I went around laughing with a heart filled with hatred for myself, I can sympathise with the man. Loved your poem, my friend....peter
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    JSLambert Mister ROBOTO
    Date: 8/12/2014 9:51:00 PM
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    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
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    Eileen Manassian
    Date: 8/12/2014 9:00:00 PM
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    :( 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
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    Mystic Rose
    Date: 8/12/2014 8:32:00 PM
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    I hope this is a tribute to our beloved William, either way its lovely xxx