The Man , The Artist

I tried to like him
An admirer of his work. 
He was an artist
But ,
He also harbored demons who lurked .

I tried to like him
He , Who left such a legacy behind .
But it was not possible
The more ,
I read about his life .

For all the joy he bought
The many he touched
What a shame about his self destructive streak
that hurt so many 
- And helped kill himself