O Captain! my Captain! our fearful trip is done,The ship has weather’d every rack, the prize we sought is won,The port is near, the bells I hear, the people all exulting,While follow eyes the steady keel, the vessel grim and daring;But O heart! heart! heart!O the bleeding drops of red,Where on the deck my Captain lies,Fallen cold and dead.O Captain! my Captain! rise up and hear the bells;Rise up—for you the flag is flung—for you the bugle trills,For you bouquets and ribbon’d wreaths—for you the shores a-crowding,For you they call, the swaying mass, their eager faces turning;Here Captain! dear father!This arm beneath your head!It is some dream that on the deck,You’ve fallen cold and dead.My Captain does not answer, his lips are pale and still,My father does not feel my arm, he has no pulse nor will,The ship is anchor’d safe and sound, its voyage closed and done,From fearful trip the victor ship comes in with object won;Exult O shores, and ring O bells!But I with mournful tread,Walk the deck my Captain lies,Fallen cold and dead.
-Walt Whitman
In the wake of the dreadful news about the death an extraordinary man, one who has touched the hearts of many people of many generations, Robin Williams had passed away on Monday, August 11, 2014. I couldn't believe the news and felt a pain in my chest that I've rarely felt before. He was a man with talent, such a rare talent that it had inspired so many people including myself. I remember watching films such as Jumanji, Bicentennial Man, Aladdin, Mrs.Doubtfire, Flubber, and my favorite of all The Dead Poet Society, and thinking 'Wow this man he's good!' Given the circumstances that I was a child and my vocabulary was not vast by any means.
As well as the news of his death, also came the news of his depression and the speculation that his death was because of suicide. It comes to show that depression is a serious disease that can effect anyone at all, even those whom are successful, wealthy, or seem happy. I've dealt with depression on a personal level as well as with family and friends. I want all of my reader, old and young, that you're not alone and there will always be someone out there to help and be there for you. If you are ever thinking about suicide or need someone to talk to please reach out to me or you can call the suicide prevention hotline; 1800-273-8255.
As tribute to Robin Williams I have 5 of my favorite quotes from the man himself that I'd love to share with you all.
"What's right is what's left if you do everything else wrong."
"No matter what people tell you, words and ideas can change the world."
"I used to think that the worst thing in life was to end up all alone. It's not. The worst thing in life is to end up with people that make you feel alone."
"Spring is natures way of saying "Let's Party!"
"I stand upon my desk to remind myself that we must constantly look at things in a different way."May all of his suffering come to an end and I know he will be making all the angels in heaven laugh.
Thank you for reading.
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