Funniest Man

Suicide rates in men are far higher than in women. Men thinking of suicide feel worthless and useless. As much as we cannot change someone or how they choose to feel and react to situations, we can treat everyone with dignity, respect and kindness. This poem was inspired by a famous comedian who I deeply appreciate. He took his own life. A similar theme often runs through the lives of those who smile, laugh and joke. They hide a lot of unexpressed pain. Please take care and stay safe. Funniest man By Michelle Morris 09/12/2022 Walk into a room And light it up Become the funniest man To walk the Earth Hide all those demons When you're on the stage Tamper down all the hurt And all the rage Somewhere there's An attorney waiting for you He's calculating profits What your exes are due Keep working in TV In movies and shows Keep doing everything you hate Just to keep that money flowing Then one by one It gets too much Constant demands And pressure and such Can't ever be real Ever be a sad man Can't embrace peace Or love or Heaven Add fear of illness To the mix And it becomes A deadly fix Exit this world Sad and alone Not feeling loved Or welcome or home Walk into Heaven You can choose a stage At least here The angels know your pain We still love And remember you But accept that your life Wasn't always true May you feel it in your bones May you feel it every day May you know that you are special We love you come what may © Michelle Morris, 2023