Those who give the gift of hope
To those who feel that they can't cope
Should never resort to the rope
When they despair like some old Pope;
Would he negate all of his wisdom
Having preached bravery to those in prison
Turning laughter into derision
Death the bleakest dark decision
Suicide is so depressing
A riff that leaves the living guessing
Was his humor mere obsessing,
What did he mean by his final lesson?
David McLansky
http://www.poemhunter.com/poem/on-the-death-of-a-great-comedian/
