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Crying Purple Tears

Crying purple tears

You were so generous in sharing your gift to the world
You always poured your heart and soul into your music
Rather...music poured it's heart and soul into you
Your music was a beacon of hope in this darkened world
Shining so brightly...more brightly than anyone else before you
Your music brought together cultures and colours
into a sonorous and harmonious chorus.
Your hopes and dreams for a just world,
where peace and harmony would reign 
never came true for you...at least not yet
Although you died today, you will live on in your music 
Your talent will continue to inspire for generations.
Your legacy of goodwill benevolence and kindness 
will never be forgotten all through the years 
Until you're back again for one more encore
we'll keep on crying purple tears.


In memory of Prince 1958-2016

John Derek Hamilton
April21,2016

bereavementdeathinspirationalmusicrememberfree verse

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Eric Boddie

May 7, 2016 at 5:22 PM

now as a HUGE fan of prince....you respect him Beautifully and hence....I am now a bigger fan of john....your words took his legacy beyond....and that means a lot coming from me....because his music helped define my destiny....because from the very moment I picked up the pen....that's right, he inspired me way back then.....SIMPLY AWESOME.....

John Hamilton

May 7, 2016 at 11:41 PM

Hey Eric thanks so much for your kind words, looks like he's still bringing people and cultures together, we grieve in unity of spirit and soul, he's inspired me too for years. You may also like my when blackness turns to light, history of soul music .Peace and love.

Susan Palli

May 3, 2016 at 12:56 PM

Nice tribute to Prince, John. Glad to know you are fellow witness!

John Hamilton

May 3, 2016 at 5:41 PM

Thanks Susan saw a magazine today I think it was Time had an excellent article on his life story, and ones who knew him as a witness, he kept it so discreet, what humility!

Connie Marcum Wong

April 30, 2016 at 7:40 PM

This is such a beautiful tribute to a true Prince of music. He will be dearly missed. Beautiful John! I hope his family gets to read this. It brought tears to my eyes. #7 ; )

John Hamilton

April 30, 2016 at 10:53 PM

Thanks Connie has been a difficult week overall!

Timothy Hicks

April 28, 2016 at 11:20 PM

Touching dedication here ... I'm not the most familiar with Prince's music, but I have an aunt who was heart broken over this news. Legendary musicians always live on through their many hits that still continue to resonate for years to come. Well done on this one.

John Hamilton

April 29, 2016 at 5:55 PM

Thanks Timothy, he was special to me as a songwriter and musician, he was an influence on me since my youth, thanks for your visit and comments, hey when you going to write some more gems for us?