Comment from I am Cat

Excellent

I want 100 stars to give you... but I want a galaxy to bring him back.
There are only a few 'celebrities' that i've mourned... and none so much as Robin.

Because, hey... he was us. Right? Laughing on the outside...
but oh, I could see the mania... I can still sing all the songs (not well) but certainly quite loudly, to Aladdin... for I am the genie too.

And every time land line rings, and I get to pick it up, I want to say, "Oh! I killed it." but oh... I miss him... because he made me mortal.

this touched my deepest parts.
and one reason is because i'm trying so hard to believe those guys are in a Heaven, but i have to believe there is such a place first. :(

wouldn't that be cool.

losing hope is where you gain fear...
or is it?

not so much for me. I think it's where I lost mine.

this speaks.
and i heard it.

Cat

 Comment Written 03-Nov-2015

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reply by the author on 04-Nov-2015

Hi. I actually forgot I wrote this. Hmmm. That happens when a piece is an immediate reaction I guess. It brings back the feelings when I read it. Yes, there are only a very few that I have mourned as well. I think maybe Robin is the one I mourned and the others had a lot of anger involved, untimely or stupid deaths perhaps. But, we as artists kind of lived his live to a tiny degree with him I think and understood on the smallest scale. So, yes, mourned and wished for more for him. Heaven? Must be something of some sort receiving all the good vibes in some form or another, yes?
I'm not too familiar with fear, most people consider it a bit insane on my part. :) Danger does seem to avoid me for some reason. I'm pleased this spoke to you. I would really want this one to. Thanks for your comments and insights. You spoke and I heard you too. mikey

reply by I am Cat on 04-Nov-2015

I actually mourned Steve Jobs, though not the same way... But his death saddened me as well... But Robin... I saw my own mental anguish and the way the "system" just doesn't work... And if it couldn't work for someone who seemed to have every gift we've ever dreamed of having... Well, *smiles*... Except for that one... What is the chance we will ever find that elusive "happiness"?
I suppose this is as close as I will ever get, besides those occasional moment of euphoria... That and multiple orgasms. ;)
Ah yes, so there IS still a reason to carry on...
So... Carry on we shall! ;)

Comment from Aletheia

Excellent

You should publish this. It's hard to find the right words or form to honor such a creative genius, but you definitely lived up to the challenge. This is too funny! The part with the Moses staff is hilarious and then again with "the measure". Nice! lol So clever, in true Robin William's style. I think that's the first time I've laughed after reading a poem about his death rather than cried, and the ending totally made me smile. Awesome. Wish I had a six. Jen

 Comment Written 25-Aug-2014

Comment from giovannimariatommaso

Excellent

An amazing piece of work, a great poem, almost seems like a wanna-be poem, sad that the model is no longer around to emulate; however, we believe the spirit is the value of the person. Unfortunate the incident, merciful and compassionate is God, His greatest attributes.

Yes, Rest in Peace, may Robin rest in the bosom of the Sacred Heart. This is our wish for him.

 Comment Written 15-Aug-2014

Comment from LoannaLois

Exceptional

He would have loved and responded to your syncopated writing that pin-balled one truth after another. I sighed with every memory you brought back of his style and his big unimaginable heart.

 Comment Written 15-Aug-2014

Comment from Green Lake Girl

Excellent

A wonderful job with this poem. Such a loss and such a talent. I believe your poem is written in the style Robin would've loved. You have my vote.
Carlin & Dangerfield, now Williams, to say nothing of Belushi. I hope they all have found peace.

 Comment Written 15-Aug-2014

Comment from l.raven

Excellent

I think this was a shock to everyone...you never would have thought...not him...this is a wonderful tribute...so very well written...

 Comment Written 15-Aug-2014

Comment from rrabinow

Excellent

Wonderfully written poem for this prompt. I like the formate of your poem. Great flow of your poem. And a great dedication to him as well. Best of luck.

 Comment Written 15-Aug-2014

Comment from Drew Delaney

Excellent

A wonderful poem about a great actor and person at heart. It is a sad time for all those who enjoyed his humour and we feel lost to some degree because every time he will be on screen, we will know it is his legacy to a hurting people. Thanks for sharing and good luck in the contest.

 Comment Written 15-Aug-2014

Comment from pipersfancy

Excellent

You are so right... "RIP" just doesn't seem to do him justice.

Lovely free verse tribute! I loved the bits of dialogue, the quick paced feel, the cleverly placed references to memorable movie roles... and the nod to a couple of other beloved comics (and... to one the comics loved to make fun of!)

All in all - a wonderful offering! So sorry I'm out of '6's for this!

Best of luck in the contest!

PF

 Comment Written 15-Aug-2014

Comment from AAud

Excellent

Your poem so accurately captured Robin's voice that it made me laugh and cry. I would like to imagine this would be Robin's experience, encountering the big guy upstairs.

Thanks for moving me and making me laugh at the same time.

 Comment Written 15-Aug-2014