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Contest: Prince Roger Nelson Songs contest, sponsored by Karen Jones.

When Doves Cry

“Dream if you can a courtyard
An ocean of violets in bloom
Animals strike curious poses
They feel the heat
The heat between me and you” Prince (Prince Roger Nelson)

I am a die-hard fan of Prince and have been for many years
His music has evoked my emotions from desire to tears
I was in high school when his album “Purple Rain” debuted
It was at that time that his music was all I listened to and pursued
 
“When doves cry” is one of my favorite Prince songs to listen to
His performance was like magic to watch him dance, and what a view
In his medieval costume of his purple cape, ruffled shirt and heels
A talented performer who captured fame, singing and gyrating squeals

I bought a video of one of his concerts and tried to hide my VCR tape
My parents were not fans of my Prince musical video escape
I researched his life to discover that he was a musical genius at a young age
On his first album he composed all the music and was fearful to get on stage

My  friend would come over and we would wait until my parents went to bed
And dig out the concert video and watch as sensual fantasies filled our heads
 “When doves Cry” stirred up our fascination as our hormones were raging on
For years I have enjoyed listening to his music and sad that he is now gone
Copyright © | Year Posted 2025


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Date: 6/19/2025 3:14:00 AM
Tania I enjoyed reading your poem! I too am a Prince fan and like you admired his musical genius! Your poem made me smile thanks for sharing and for supporting my contest! Congratulations on your win!
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Karen Jones
Date: 6/19/2025 7:06:00 AM
You’re so welcome!
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Tania Kitchin
Date: 6/19/2025 4:52:00 AM
Karen, thank you and thanks for the fun contest and my placement.
Date: 5/27/2025 11:27:00 PM
He was a talent all right. I later learned some really nice things about his personality
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Tania Kitchin
Date: 5/28/2025 3:48:00 AM
Andrea, thank you. Yes, he was very talented. I was crushed when I found he died from a fentanyl overdose.
Date: 5/25/2025 8:03:00 AM
A tribute to a departed singer. Can't say I know his songs but you sure have hysterics over his melodies.
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Tania Kitchin
Date: 5/25/2025 4:31:00 PM
Victor, thank you. I was a young teenager when his music came out.
Date: 5/24/2025 7:56:00 PM
Yes ! Sometimes it seems like all the greatest artists are on the other side. Perhaps it is because we only really come to grips with their art when the Soul is no longer in material form, thankful their art lives on. X
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Tania Kitchin
Date: 5/25/2025 4:31:00 PM
Ghairo, thank you.
Date: 5/24/2025 6:43:00 AM
Prince made some great songs before his death. I can't help singing along. Purple Rain being one of my favorites. You have great memories to hold on to, Tania.
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Tania Kitchin
Date: 5/24/2025 9:24:00 AM
Lin, thank you. Purple Rain is also a great song and one of my favs.
Date: 5/23/2025 2:11:00 PM
what a lovely tribute Tania and I love the fact you listened covertly to Prince, sure made me smile:-) hugs Jan xx
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Tania Kitchin
Date: 5/23/2025 2:14:00 PM
Jan, thank you. I listened to other music but Prince was my favorite artist. It's now John Mayer, oh how time changes us.
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