Prince Rogers Nelson died just over a year ago, but it was only yesterday evening that I could face watching a recorded television programme about his life.

This prompted these words, and I want to say, if any of you see anyone so tensed-up, so obviously un-happy, please, please, don’t let your own fears stop you from reaching out to them – holding their hand.
Boy is lonely on a burning hot summer night
He’s looking 4 some action, he’s looking 4 a fight
He’s looking 4 a saviour in a city full of fools
Maybe he just needs a good talker to give him a good talking 2.”  (Prince)
He’s broken the pattern.
He’s free.
His friends hurt
That he died alone.
But it was the only way he could do it.
His choice.
Prince_at_Coachella_001
http://en.wikipedia.org/ Micahmedia at en.wikipedia

 

2 responses to “Poetry Corner:Prince by Bernie Bell”

  1. Thank you, Fiona, for a perfect choice of image for him.

    “Those kind of cars don’t pass U every day.” – Prince.

  2. […] For some time after his passing, I couldn’t have watched them……. I must be ready now…. https://theorkneynews.scot/2017/05/20/poetry-cornerprince-by-bernie-bell/ […]

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