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Look into those beautiful eyes! A troubled mind...yet a beautiful soul. I can so relate to this man. He will be missed!!! I have a blog up about him, if you care to read...I wish I Could Give Him...is the title!

You left me so sad today I needed you to make me smile I wanted to see you laugh And forget my burdens awhile Robin, you left me sad today My heart is pained even more That you're the one who took your life Was there nothing worth fighting for? Robin, what do you leave for us? Who have struggled down this path? What do you leave for us to think If you couldn’t make it last? You had it all, you had the fame You had the glory too But Robin, where was the love? Where was the love for YOU? Those who laugh the hardest And make the tears come down Are those with pain too great to bear So they play the part of clown I’ve also played that part, my dear I laugh to hide the tears I giggle and I joke around But I’m consumed by fears Oh Robin, I will miss you so We’ve never even met But I feel I know you well No one sweeter than you yet So like a robin, you flew away Took your life to be free Oh Robin, I’m left here to think What will become of me? Eileen Manassian To Robin Williams, one of my absolute favorite actors. I adored that man. Media vita in morte sumus – in the midst of life we are in death (Wolfgang Grassl). Depression claims another soul. Only those who deal with it know the dark places that it can lead...yes, even to the valley of the shadow of death.

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Richard Lamoureux

Date: 1/2/2015 8:33:00 AM

I can see why I was moved to put this in my favorites.

Paul Callus

Date: 8/28/2014 11:35:00 AM

Well done Eileen! Your heart was in this write and you carried me along with you. I was especially touched by the 4th stanza. Depression and break-downs are hard to conquer, difficult to deal with (for many years I was in contact with someone very close); lots of help, patience and understanding are needed. Fighting the demons alone could become a lost battle. // paul

Richard Lamoureux

Date: 8/24/2014 8:48:00 PM

I am no less moved reading this a second time! Hugs Rick

Peter Dome

Date: 8/13/2014 6:44:00 PM

Such a beautiful tribute to a beautiful man. my heart breaks, this heartfelt poem puts everything in prospective. I am moved by your words. you seem to understand so well. I too am a clown, behind the mask I'm a depressive. He has a pace in all our hearts, unique, funny full of life. such a sad loss. I'm welling up inside now. well done, did the man proud. Pete.

Lucilla Carrillo

Date: 8/13/2014 8:09:00 AM

This is beautiful Eileen. He was indeed a great actor. He was born in Chicago and I lived there for 38 years. Also one of my favorites. This just shows that no matter how much money, or fame we have - it don't mean that we are happy. Sometimes we sing to keep from crying. Have a blessed day... Lucilla

Arthur Vaso

Date: 8/12/2014 9:18:00 PM

Absolutely great!!!!! He had even love, he had it all, depression is complicated, from the outside its the hardest of things to grasp, and hopefully for most they never will have too! He was more than great actor, he was actually a kind man

Eileen Manassian
Date: 8/12/2014 10:24:00 PM

Love kind men...Oh...that is such a sweet attribute in a man. Yes, I'm gutted about Robin. Can't get him out of my mind. Thanks for the visit, Arthur...and for the visits to the older writes. That always brings me joy...almost more than newer visits. Hugs

Harry Horsman

Date: 8/12/2014 5:39:00 PM

wonderful Eileen,,very very special

Eileen Manassian
Date: 8/12/2014 10:25:00 PM

Harry! :) Thank you for visiting me!!! High praise from you, my dear.

Tim Smith

Date: 8/12/2014 4:29:00 PM

A wonderful tribute Eileen...hugs

Eileen Manassian
Date: 8/12/2014 10:26:00 PM

Thanks for swinging by, Tim. Good to have you visit.

Justin Bordner

Date: 8/12/2014 2:08:00 PM

May Robin Rest In Peace. I admired his performances in DEAD POET'S SOCIETY and GOOD WILL HUNTING. Let Robin's sacrafice be a motivation to love others and youselves through all tribulation. A very sensitive and loving Tribute Eileen...Justin

Eileen Manassian
Date: 8/12/2014 10:27:00 PM

Hey, Justin...Here you are. Yes...there is much we can learn from his life...and death. I'm heartbroken....I've been there. I guess that is why it unnerves me so much. If he couldn't make it....Oh well, BTW...that's some interesting avatar there.

Dr. Upma A. Sharma

Date: 8/12/2014 11:00:00 AM

Great tribute to incredible Eileen! Ur write r touchy n vibrate the chords of heart so much so that they activate tears, it's really tough to fight depression, I hv seen n felt ! God bless His very special sensitives !

Eileen Manassian
Date: 8/12/2014 10:29:00 PM

Dr Upma...my heart is touched by your post. Sending you hugs....You are so sweet and kind. May God bless you for sharing love with me today.

Richard Lamoureux

Date: 8/12/2014 8:34:00 AM

I just read your poem to my wife, we are both greatly moved by your words. One of our favorite movies is Dead Poet Society and in the light of Robin Williams suicide it is even more relavant. I too am saddened, he was an incredible talent. My father suffered from the same disorder and was suicidal although he never took his life. Therefore I felt a odd connection with Robin Williams.

Jslambert Mister Roboto
Date: 8/12/2014 1:22:00 PM

Richard, Thank you for leading me to read this important comment. Eileen had written a stellar tribute, and I am moved by this discussion! I hope your father is doing ok!

Eileen Manassian
Date: 8/12/2014 8:53:00 AM

I'm teary eyed, Richard. What would I do without the knowledge that HE loves me, despite all the madness! I know HE does. Yes, it does give me hope. I have my good days. People are surprised sometimes when I tell them that I struggle with depression. It doesn't show. I'm vibrant and life of the party when I decided to attend! ;) But there is the inner sadness that refuses to go away...Please...read my latest blog. I value your input. Hugs to you and Mary.

Richard Lamoureux
Date: 8/12/2014 8:44:00 AM

I am also saddened that you yourself struggle with depression. Fortunately for you, you are not alone you are a child of God and can rely on Him for strength. Also you have people in your life who love and need you. Sometimes when we are depressed it is hard to remember how important we are to those around us, sadly Robin lost sight of that.

Charmaine Chircop

Date: 8/12/2014 8:33:00 AM

Thanks for this wonderful tribute to one of my favourite actors who now is making the angels laugh.I'm sure they welcomed him.with.open arms.Just couldn t believe when I heard the news early this morning : (.I watched nearly all his movies.Depression is a terrible illness,my dad suffered from it for many years now,its not easy to cope at times,unless one knows He is loved.Robin Williams was a great actor,hid his pain so well.your poem is going to my fvs

Eileen Manassian
Date: 8/12/2014 8:57:00 AM

I'm so sad, Charmaine!!! I'm teary eyed as I type. It's so hard to deal with depression...so many people haven't got a clue. :( I feel so badly for him. I wish...I wish I could have told him how amazing he is...that doesn't help either. People tell me that all the time. You have to learn to love yourself...I have my good days. Then I'm so much fun to be around! Crazy and wild! Ha! Life is crazy. Anyway...if you get the chance, read my blog about this issue. Love ya, woman! Thanks for being so supportive of me.

Jslambert Mister Roboto

Date: 8/12/2014 4:46:00 AM

just checking In to thank you for reading my haiku tribute to RoBiN Williams, I can see we both shared a sincere love for this multi-talented man! He carried much burden and baggage, perhaps this is why we write, to purge the ugly. I know writing has saved my life in many ways, many times...I commend you for writing this fine tribute to a common thread of grief for which we both unfortunately share, I too, "laugh to hide tears" STRONG LINE,, my dear, Wish I didn't understand. 7rate

Jslambert Mister Roboto
Date: 8/12/2014 1:27:00 PM

This loss of life is huge. We can only hope it brings positivity to the world is some strange way. ---(You are welcome). We only write what we see, what we feel, what is real. You are a true poet of emotion who writes with your heart, and THAT is exactly why I visit your poetry! KEEP GOING!

Eileen Manassian
Date: 8/12/2014 8:58:00 AM

I first learned about it from you, JS. Thank you for writing that. Yes, that is why I write...to purge the ugly. I'm glad you've found comfort in writing. You've touched my heart with this post. Thanks ever so much.

Jan Allison

Date: 8/12/2014 4:29:00 AM

Such a tragic end to an incredible talent - guess none of us know the demons that invade someones life - he is at peace whilst his family are left shattered - oh so so so sad:-(

Eileen Manassian
Date: 8/12/2014 9:00:00 AM

No, Jan...guess we don't. Sometimes you just think..."They would be better off without me." :( Yes, hard to understand what goes on in the mind of someone struggling with depression. There is hope...I just wish Robin found that. Thanks for stopping by. Hugs, my sweet.