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LuLu Rogers · 07-02-2005, 01:46 AM

Here's a poem I wrote for John:

My Best Friend

My life has been full of ups and downs,
Good times and bad,
Smiles and frowns.

At one point in my life where there seemed to be no way out,
I turned on the TV as I normally do and I discovered something that would change my life forever.
On the screen was a comedy called “Three’s Company,”
It had a trio of friends, Jack, Janet and Chrissy sharing an apartment in L.A.
The actor who played Jack immediately caught my eye,
The credits said John Ritter was his name.

I ran to my mother for her advice,
“Who is this man? I really must find out!”
She shook her head with a laugh.
“Don’t get any ideas,” she said, “He’s the same age as your grandmother.”
“Who cares?” I answered back, “He makes me laugh and he’s extremely handsome, that’s all that matters to me.”

From that point on, John and I were inseparable as I watched him on TV each night.
Our relationship went from “Three’s Company” to his movies eventually to his new show “8 Simple Rules.”
I watched with delight as John made me laugh until I cried.
I thought that things couldn’t get any better, but everything was about to change.

On September 11, 2003, I went through my normal daily routine of school and watching “Three’s Company.”
That night, my mom came into my room to put away some clothes.
“Oh by the way, that actor you like, he died today,” she said casually.
“You mean John Ritter?” I asked and she nodded.
“No Way!” I screamed as I ran to the den to turn on the TV.
There on the screen was John’s picture and the words, “Dead at 54.” in bold letters.
I sunk to the floor, my face frozen in shock.

I cried everyday for two weeks after hearing the news.
My family and my friends said that I was crazy for crying over someone I never met,
But they just didn’t understand,
This man had become my best friend, my soul mate, and now he was gone.

Even today I still cry sometimes when I think of this terrible loss.
I pray for Amy and Jason, Carly, Tyler, and Stella, as they struggle with the death of their husband and father.
This is supposed to get easier, but it only seems to get harder.
So John, I shed a tear for you today,
My best friend who was taken away.

-Lauren

Moonlight Lady · 07-02-2005, 11:25 AM

Wow I really like your poem, it's a wonderful tribute to him. I'll always miss him.

Heart Shaped Box · 07-02-2005, 11:31 AM

Wow, that's such a good poem. It made me cry.

Number 9 Dream · 07-02-2005, 01:56 PM

That was really beautiful...an excellent tribute

Kristen J. · 07-02-2005, 02:06 PM

Aww, girl, that was sooo good!! I almost cried! I feel the exact same way!!

Chain Gang Member · 07-02-2005, 06:58 PM

I think John would've loved that poem.Find some way to send that to his family

I Love John Ritter · 07-02-2005, 07:07 PM

Your poem is very sweet, Lauren. Nice job.

Mr. Television · 07-02-2005, 07:25 PM

That is a really great poem. I could feel how much you cared for him in it.

07-02-2005, 01:46 AM	#1
LuLu Rogers Colonel Brandon Forum Fanatic Join Date: Mar 23, 2004 Location: The Hogwarts Dungeons Posts: 11,013	A Poem I Wrote For John Ritter Here's a poem I wrote for John: My Best Friend My life has been full of ups and downs, Good times and bad, Smiles and frowns. At one point in my life where there seemed to be no way out, I turned on the TV as I normally do and I discovered something that would change my life forever. On the screen was a comedy called “Three’s Company,” It had a trio of friends, Jack, Janet and Chrissy sharing an apartment in L.A. The actor who played Jack immediately caught my eye, The credits said John Ritter was his name. I ran to my mother for her advice, “Who is this man? I really must find out!” She shook her head with a laugh. “Don’t get any ideas,” she said, “He’s the same age as your grandmother.” “Who cares?” I answered back, “He makes me laugh and he’s extremely handsome, that’s all that matters to me.” From that point on, John and I were inseparable as I watched him on TV each night. Our relationship went from “Three’s Company” to his movies eventually to his new show “8 Simple Rules.” I watched with delight as John made me laugh until I cried. I thought that things couldn’t get any better, but everything was about to change. On September 11, 2003, I went through my normal daily routine of school and watching “Three’s Company.” That night, my mom came into my room to put away some clothes. “Oh by the way, that actor you like, he died today,” she said casually. “You mean John Ritter?” I asked and she nodded. “No Way!” I screamed as I ran to the den to turn on the TV. There on the screen was John’s picture and the words, “Dead at 54.” in bold letters. I sunk to the floor, my face frozen in shock. I cried everyday for two weeks after hearing the news. My family and my friends said that I was crazy for crying over someone I never met, But they just didn’t understand, This man had become my best friend, my soul mate, and now he was gone. Even today I still cry sometimes when I think of this terrible loss. I pray for Amy and Jason, Carly, Tyler, and Stella, as they struggle with the death of their husband and father. This is supposed to get easier, but it only seems to get harder. So John, I shed a tear for you today, My best friend who was taken away. -Lauren
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07-02-2005, 11:25 AM	#2
Moonlight Lady Member Forum Star Join Date: Aug 18, 2002 Posts: 16,052	Wow I really like your poem, it's a wonderful tribute to him. I'll always miss him.
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07-02-2005, 11:31 AM	#3
Heart Shaped Box Member Senior Member Join Date: Feb 16, 2005 Location: New York Posts: 2,510	Wow, that's such a good poem. It made me cry.
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07-02-2005, 01:56 PM	#4
Number 9 Dream That '70s Girl Forum Veteran Join Date: Jan 18, 2005 Location: Long Island, NY Posts: 5,875	That was really beautiful...an excellent tribute
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07-02-2005, 06:58 PM	#6
Chain Gang Member 1st Female Triple Crown Champ Forum Fanatic Join Date: Sep 28, 2003 Location: Watching Three's Company & Wrestling Posts: 8,926	I think John would've loved that poem.Find some way to send that to his family
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07-02-2005, 02:06 PM	#5
Kristen J. Member Forum Regular Join Date: Dec 01, 2004 Posts: 717	Aww, girl, that was sooo good!! I almost cried! I feel the exact same way!!

07-02-2005, 07:07 PM	#7
I Love John Ritter Miss ya, John Senior Member Join Date: Apr 06, 2004 Location: In John Ritter's arms Posts: 2,687	Your poem is very sweet, Lauren. Nice job.
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07-02-2005, 07:25 PM	#8
Mr. Television 23 Years at Sitcoms Online Forum Icon Join Date: Jun 06, 2003 Location: Somewhere you're Not Posts: 62,132	That is a really great poem. I could feel how much you cared for him in it.
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