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April 28 Funny Man

Funny Man

I write with sadness
of the demise of a funny man.
In clubs, in concert,
on the small screen, he warmed
hearts and made us laugh.
His humor sprung
from common sense and fairness.
He was a beacon
for education
and bettering oneself.
His light shone brightly
for millions across the globe.

But everyone has a dark side,
shadows created in secret,
nourished by self doubt, selfishness,
lust or greed.
We can reject it,
we can lock it away
or we can indulge it.

Fueled by adulation,
fame and fortune, "America's Dad"
unleashed his darkness
and allowed it to snuff
his brilliance.
I abhor the destruction in its wake,
I grieve the loss.
                    ~~Judi Van Gorder

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