Purple Tears
Dedicated to Prince.
Thursday’s breaking news broke my heart into pieces
After your name was called announcing your life had ended.
I refused to believe it, I just knew it was another hoax,
Until the music channels aired your most cherished videos.
Your artistry is the supreme ingredient of my existence
A bold and fearless talent applauded from then to now,
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I felt the gloom twenty years after it snowed in April
Knowing the good thing that is you will no longer last.
I remain grateful for your unmatched musicianship
One of the greatest visionaries in a lifetime you are,
You taught me the importance of possessing my authenticity
And to unapologetically bring my creativity to the brightest lights.
Your Future Soul Song wraps up the blueprint for how I show up for me
A kind reminder from your lessons to protect my prized soul,
What a blessing it is to still feel your presence a decade later
By closing my eyes as the guitar cries in the purest joy.
