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As I sit here still in shock with pen in hand and tears streaming, I can't help but wish that this was just a case of bad dreaming. Never in a million years did I ever think I'd be writing this, About the man who hailed from Minneapolis, Who gave us songs like Adore & Kiss. I am writing this from the bottom of my heart so I definitely don't want it to sound like a cliché, With that being said I won't go through your discography and rhyme anything with Purple Rain or Raspberry Beret. You were given monikers like The Purple One and The Artist Formerly Known As Prince, In my lifetime I can't recall anyone as unique as you before your arrival or since. I remember back in the day seeing your handsome face on many teen mags, Everyone couldn't stop talking about your hairstyles or your rags! From 'Pop Life' came my favorite lyrics: What's the matter with your life is the poverty Bringing you down is the mailman running you 'round...did he put your million dollar check in someone else's box. Man, you did splits, twirls and push ups that seemed to go on for blocks! I was deeply touched when I read about your philanthropical endeavors, I remember when you reached out to help Marva Collins West Side Prepatory through turbulent weather. I loved all of your collaborations with artists from Sheila E. And Chaka Khan, to Vanity Six To Stevie Nicks, From Sheena Easton to The Bangles the list goes on and on. You introduced us to Morris Day & The Time You jammed with the Muppets to a nursery Rhyme. The soundtrack to Purple Rain colored most of my high school experience so to speak, The Purple One and The Gloved One were neck and neck thrilling audiences on MTV each week! Now as fans we must pay tribute to the man who took us 'Uptown' and transported us through time, With his multi platinum selling album 1999. Thanks for The Diamonds & Pearls and The Most Beautiful Girl In The World. You said in life there would be Controversies abound but I know that in death Heaven is what you found. Luv you, Prince.
