We Love the Nanny
Promise me. Not a word to anyone.
I think I'm in love with the nanny.
She's young and vibrant and dark.
I'm blooming in her midnight garden.
My wires spark. My heart's ignited.
Keep it secret. Not a word to anyone.
Our True, Real Self
Time changes and is in constant flight,
And of the fact, should never lose sight,
God is true and His huge help is here;
Always knew that He is close and near.
Many times God, myself, I so often will ask:
" Why am I wearing and behind a mental mask?"
Trying to hide true self and me that He made
Love to rest and simply sit in delightful shade.
What I found out and has been better yet;
Memories of me all my fans will never forget;
Free at last in heaven, far better place to be;
Where again and again laugh along with me.
About Robin Williams
Copyright © James Horn | Year Posted 2023
This was poem of the day. Today is his Birthday.
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Our True, Real Self
Time changes and is in constant flight,
And of the fact, should never lose sight,
God is true and His huge help is here;
Always knew that He is close and near.
Many times God, myself, I so often will ask:
" Why am I wearing and behind a mental mask?"
Trying to hide true self and me that He made
Love to rest and simply sit in delightful shade.
What I found out and has been better yet;
Memories of me all my fans will never forget;
Free at last in heaven, far better place to be;
Where again and again laugh along with me.
About Robin Williams
Robin made up stories to entertain himself, in an attic in Chicago.
We were soon the eager recipients of talents he had honed.
His heart was enormous; his generosity unfathomable.
Many probably do not realize how super talented he was.
When you are a comedian, people do not realize ….
How much pain you have been through.
What you have had to overcome.
Some of us gleaned this, some of us knew.
It was not anything he did that gave it away.
It was that we too had experienced this kind of pain.
Robin Williams would be my comedian of choice.
To live in the same building, to attend a picnic with,
To become lifelong friends.
I thought he was brilliant in most of his TV work
On Mork and Mindy; I believe most of the adlibs were left
In, because he was his own best writer.
He and I have similar personalities. I knew this when
I watched him in Patch Adams, he has a tender empathetic
side that appealed to me. I used to be a Make-a-Wish
volunteer. Someone said to me “Isn’t it sad to be around
dying children?” and I said “on the contrary, they are
the happiest children I have met because they recognize
how important every day of their life is." I feel that
Robin Williams spent time with dying children too and
knew this.
Robin Williams would tell me about his stand-up acts
And I would laugh like a hyena on meth. I would throw back
My head and smack it against furniture, to let him know
How much his talent was appreciated. Someday I hope
To get to know his spirit in heaven.
A national treasure
Lies here at rest.
Robin Williams
A comedic best!
So many characters
He brought to life
...
Mork, Mr Keating
Mrs Doubtfire,
A bright blue genie
Granting wishes when required
...
A true inspiration
A gentle soul
His gifts, his skills
Matched each role.
And this dear man,
Though sleeping here,
Is a talent that will live on
For many more years.
Written 4th January 2022
Robin Williams,
one of Chicago’s native civilians.
Became the best comedian in the late seventies,
poor man died from depression’s disease.
Known for his “hyper-comedy”,
Hook, Patch Adams and Jumanji-
though delirious,
can be serious,
like Dead Poet’s Society.
Forever loved, a man nobody hated,
a new world of comedy he created!
I bet he’s above full of love and laughter;
embracing an “Awakening” in the everafter.
September 22, 2019
Clerimerick Couplets (Hybrid Form) Poetry Contest
Mark Toney
Perfect and lacking the words dance in my head.
Perfection is a belief that should stay dead,
To lack information instead.
Learning that I can grow that must stay.
Perfection and lacking two unequal words,
Perfection is a lie, a victory never reached.
Lacking nothing is a belief that gives hope and sweet peace.
Perfection not needed here, simple trust without fear.
A special moment that moves the heart,
a special person a special part,
a special smile to make you laugh,
so many special voices, such a gas,
the deepest deepest sadness, the greatest loss,
a kindness, ancient peace,
a better place, a timeless place,
such great love remains,
and all the lives that touched,
like leaves in the rain,
tears of joy and love,
flowing together, rivers of life,
greatly greatly missed,
Yet, forever in the heart.
Give Them His Love
Wife was beautiful when she walked by
And she always, really caught my eye
Like someone I never saw before
Who I would want to see much more.
My husband always troubled had been
And my life, at times, he would not let in;
What happened to him I had supposed
Was in on him his world had closed.
Wherever he was or had tried to be
No one could ever see his REAL ME
And times to himself he had lied;
With garrotte committed suicide.
In heaven, no longer has a worry or care
Which in past was hard for him to bare
And now while he's high in heaven above,
As you look at everyone, give them his love.
Tribute To Robin Williams
James Thomas Horn
Retired Veteran
You can forward any of my poems you want to.
Copyright © James Horn | Year Posted 2014
Sucking the marrow out of life doesn't mean choking on the bone.
- Robin Williams (John Keating - Dead Poets Society - 1989)
A good man's gone, loved by us all
on the screen both big and small.
The fire is cold, the lights are out.
His soul's moved on, without a doubt.
The laughter's gone that masked the pain.
The house is still and peace does reign.
He fought his battles on life's wild ride,
but lost his war with the demons inside.
How can one thrive on acclaim and wealth
without the love of one's own self?
I hope you found the peace you sought.
The life you lived won't be forgot.
July 5, 2015
People are still hurting because of the blow they've been dealt.
Sadly, you decided to end it all by hanging yourself with your belt.
You suffered from Bipolar Disorder and Depression, that wasn't a good combination.
People are very sorry that you died, your death has brought about devastation.
You starred in many movies, Popeye was your very first.
Your death was so horrible, to me it feels like a curse.
In 1991 when you starred in Hook, you portrayed Peter Pan.
Eight years later you starred as a robot in Bicentennial Man.
You entertained us when you portrayed Patch Adams and when you starred in House Of D.
You also astounded us with your performances in MRS. Doubtfire and RV.
Your performances were unique and extraordinary.
They were outstanding, they sure weren't ordinary.
Everybody knows that your acting was a wonderful contribution to mankind.
It will be a long time before your wife, kids and fans can find peace of mind.
[Dedicated to Robin Williams (1951-2014) who died on August 11, 2014.]
You made hundreds of million people laughed
The world thought you're durable and tough
Your comedy was a source of joy and happiness
Yet no one bothered to cheer you up from loneliness
You were a brilliant star that shine so bright
The fuel you burned was your very own life
You tried to show us the funny side of the world
But the pains and sufferings you didn't told
Because this world is cruel and never truly cared
Paid you lip service only when you disappeared
Though there are a few who truly mourned
Grateful for the funny things you've shown
The sufferings you went though no one can guess
Hoping the pains you felt are now erased
Wherever you are may you have peace
Thank you for the laughter and memories
By : Jun Abines www.junabinespoems.blogspot.com
Will Robin Williams Be Heaven Bound
To whole world, this had been quite a big blow;
Off to heaven, will Robin be bound to and go;
Instantly, body be buried after being prepped,
For God in heaven to successfully accept.
Beliefs people have often seem so strange;
Things are called emotionally and mentally derange;
Going to heaven, how should this affect your approach
Or on others thoughts and beliefs, does this encroach.
Not following procedure and being properly prepared
May make some people worry while others are scared;
So gracious God who I pray to each and every day
Please go ahead and take his fine soul anyway.
James Thomas Horn
Retired Veteran
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