Tim Conway and Harvey Korman in "The Dentist," a
Skit on the Carol Burnett Show from when I was young.
I can remember how much joy and a sense of peace
Would wash over me when I would watch these two together.
And laugh with such abandon at so many of Mr. Conway's
Perfectly serious incarnations. I think that by knowing people
Could enjoy their own laughter, even if it wasn't strictly in
Keeping with the script was freeing to me then, as I built up
My code of understanding about things, Phase: Early.Not everyone has the talent and rapport with the audience
Necessary to pull something off like that without losing
The folks watching, in disbelief unsuspended.Ones' own gifts that can be shared with the world
In the end are meant just as much for ourselves to appreciate,
If possible... as self-regard and compassion are needed
For peace between ourselves and others.We can always recognize the act of laughter out there,
Yet it is also a healing balm within us, the resounding echo
Of our own in harmony, as well.