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The Prince of Purple

Beneath the opal white moon, the crying doves shed their precious tears,
Causing the purple rain to fall, melting at the lavender notes of musical dreams,
Camelot’s illusionary ivory towers of brilliant colors, seemingly fades unto the
Violet shades of gray, as the minstrel’s music grows silent for the last time!
The pied piper’s fluted guitar, remains stilled in the silence of a generations
Mind, the world weeps in fuchsia stained technicolor for their slain prince
Of rock in roll, plays now within the heavenly band beyond, rocking the
Ages, lost amongst the spiritual stardust from which creations mystical
Legacies are born!
In reverences musical temple hall of fame, another name is added 
Amongst the universal giants, that have crisscrossed humanities 
Triumphant vast historical tides, rolling ever onwards within the waves
Of the timeless rebel, jamming with the beating rhyme of the 
Human soul forever!
Gentleman’s coterie of lace and satin’s refinement, is this instrumental
Conductor strumming, at the inner finite strings vibrating within the
Harmonic orchestra of an eclectic mind, a whispering dreamer whom
Heard an expressionistic tempo hidden within the color purple,
And thus wept in the violet rain!
A flickering candle quivers within the moistures clouded wake,
The concert master stands alone at the center of the musical hurricane,
Untethered from his slave marked chains, the band leader strikes against
His podium of freedom at last, rock-n-rolls final creshando, echoes
Within the winds of destiny, carried upon the voices of his generation!
Legends burnt ashes rise above this fiery phoenixes’ resurrection, 
For in truths resolve this singing firebird’s melody, shall play forever 
Onwards, as the doves cry in flights eternal soaring!
Where has the musical voyager gone, the visionary fuchsia master,
The soul captain hailing the distant shores of rock nirvana,
By playing mystical notes of color illusions, on the blank canvas
Of the horizons musical sheets, beyond mortality’s everlasting
Window of social acceptance!
Let the elegant birds of peace fly forth, with their wings appendages
Extended upon the breezes of this artistic grand master, set blazing
In lavender flames, quenched only the falling of the purple rain!
But even then harken, listen my generations of rock fans,
Can you not hear the wailing guitar, of the musical force, known
 As prince the visionary revolutionary!

BY: CHERYL ANNA DUNN
Copyright © | Year Posted 2016

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Gasun Avatar
June 4, 2016 at 10:12 AM
You're an amazing poet writing this amazing poem my dearest friend, Cherl. Hope you'll forgive me if I only read you today. But, with sincerity, I love this superb poem. I came here with heavy heart coz of what happened to you. But now you're back to our Sovereign Creator, no suffering there, but then you'll be missed dearly. I want also to say, you're loved by me. Thank you so much for being a special gift to all of us in poetysoup and your great love. May God's eternal light shines unto you eternally my dear friend.love much and prayers, Galeo
De Burca Avatar
May 25, 2016 at 4:37 PM
Great write, such fantastic imagery and phrasing. Captured the artist so well. A fine and fitting epitaph.
Hamilton Avatar
May 14, 2016 at 7:12 PM
Hi Cheryl I've never read you before, but this one caught my eye as a huge prince fan. What a great tribute to the greatest musician of our generation 26 instruments! Well done! Maybe you would like my crying purple tears.Thanks for your masterpiece!A7
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May 14, 2016 at 2:59 PM
Hello MY dearest friend, Hope to see a new one from you again. I am glad you are doing a bit better... LINDA
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May 10, 2016 at 3:29 PM
hope everything is ok with you, this poem, is amazing Cheryl, as a fan of Prince, this as just got to be the best inspiring poetry written for him...Go public with this it will blow folk away with awe...
Curtis Avatar
May 8, 2016 at 4:23 PM
I really love how your mind works.....
A   Avatar
May 1, 2016 at 9:18 PM
Cherl, I hope you are doing better. I let everyone on my old blog know you are ok but under medication after the surgery... miss you my friend. Linda
Sathasivam Avatar
April 28, 2016 at 6:07 AM
Excellent. A great tribute to rock star Prince. May his soul rest in peace. Thanks for sharing it
Anish Avatar
April 27, 2016 at 5:50 PM
A fine tribute to a great rock artist! Peace & Love Matthew Anish
Duggan Avatar
April 26, 2016 at 2:16 AM
Hi Cheryl, this so well written, only wish Prince could have read it, he would love it. I am not a Prince Fan, in fact I don't even know what he sang and what he sounded like, so I am no judge but It is sad that he has passed away at such a young age, but they all do in that business, it is either do or die.......take care my dear friend.....Vera
Onclaud Avatar
April 24, 2016 at 11:24 PM
wow, this is a lovely tribute for our prince-- i watched a feature of him in BBC... tremendous write, cherl!..huggs
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April 24, 2016 at 9:55 PM
So Sad Cherl, He's on my playlist at home. I wonderful tribute. To The Prince of Purple. In which is one of my first and all time favorite colors. I'm adding this wonderful poem to my favorite list. In my eyes, he was the most talented artist in the world. I still Love Michael more, but he does not compare to the artist Prince ever was.... a perfect 7.... LINDA
Dietrich Avatar
April 24, 2016 at 12:16 PM
He was SO awesome, Cherl. GREAT write for a tribute to him. A SEVEN
Callus Avatar
April 24, 2016 at 2:42 AM
Excellent, mon Cherl!! Prince & Purple Rain plus his revolutionary music being the solid basis for this poem....a tribute to a great artist. Another dreamer's dream come to an end....#7 Wishing you all the best, my friend:) // paul
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April 23, 2016 at 10:34 PM
A beautiful dedication to a very unique and creative musician! Hugs!
Fiery Avatar
April 23, 2016 at 10:03 PM
This is such a brilliant poem about a revolutionary artist...!!!! You have done wonders with this my dear.... 7/7... Hugs Red
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