Parts Unknown

“You were such an inspiration

Global love and admiration

Traveled all around the world

Countless books that have been sold

Through the pages, through the screen

Shared with us what you have seen

Charismatic and magnetic

Your expression was poetic

Rockstar, legend, gentle soul

Your work ethic was a goal

Both a pirate and a child

You were drawn to all that wild

Such a rebel, No Reservations

Through exotic destinations

Both in France and in Japan

You kept hearing “I’m your fan!”

Conquered drugs yet never sober

Party time until it’s over

Writer, fighter, chef and thinker

Rogan said: a heavy drinker

Made us laugh and made us cry

Constant search for how and why

You were selfish, narcissistic,

Also kind, unique, artistic

Your life seemed so full and perfect

But to you it wasn’t worth it.

You loved purely , she betrayed

Which for you was too much weight.

Wish they checked on you before

We would hear your voice some more.

Blue belt yet you used wrong belt

Can’t imagine how you felt

Wish you were my oldest friend

Precious times that we would spend

Hi, I am Anthony Bourdain

Welcome to my endless pain.

Gentle smile, real life not shown

Welcome to the Parts Unknown.”

Milana Blackman