That Purple Man

Another 5-minute piece... inspired by someone I practically grew up listening to

 June 7, 1958 �" April 21, 2016

 

That Purple Man

 

Another star falls from worldly skies

Another thousand twinkle with all their might

Another annual million tries

 

Did they learn anything from history

Did any of us tell their stories to the young

Did this descent touch you, reveal a mystery

 

Why do so many seem to die too soon

Why don’t we care like we do their music 

Why is the question irrelevant in time  

 

I can’t help but ask another, again and again

I have parallels to remind me this time, so close

I have this time, memories, age, month, date

 

this insatiable need to create…

myself and that purple man

Reviews

[streetrose]

I love the parallel construction and word choice of this piece. Nicely done, and thank you for sharing

[Antoñyo]

Thanks, it was a quick exercise that came even quicker to mind because I've always had people reminding me of our similarities.

[aLittlePain]

Yes thank you brother! Much love x

[Antoñyo]

Thanks for reading