Today is "Prince Day" in MN, recognizing the musician who was found dead in his home a year ago today. The more I read about what Prince did for MN, the causes he supported, the attitude he held toward the "regular" people with whom he came into contact, the more I am impressed by him.
Below is a poem I wrote last year upon hearing of his death and reading all the accolades; I send it out to his family and all his fans:
World’s
Awash in Purple
The world’s awash in Purple
e’en though Purple’s passed away
and riding ‘long the rainbow
to another Purple day.
e’en though Purple’s passed away
and riding ‘long the rainbow
to another Purple day.
And at the end of rainbow
is a Purple pot of Gain
that we will play forever
as we dance in Purple rain.
is a Purple pot of Gain
that we will play forever
as we dance in Purple rain.
…Webb
