Beautifully said.

June7 said:

(An end of year tribute to Prince, You & Us) 4 the Tears in Ur 👁s As the year comes to a close we, as human beings, typically, take stock of our lives and look at where we are, where we were, what we're doing and where we're going. It's a time for reflection, I guess. This year we can look back and see that Nothing's changed, ... except everything. I will forever curse this year. I will look at it as the year our lives changed … for forever The year that started off badly (Bowie) Got worse (Frey) More sad (Vanity) And, finally, devastating (Prince) And it was only April. I still, eight months later, randomly come to tears when something triggers a memory of him. Whether it's a song or a video, a movie or a protégé, It is only then that I am reminded (rather blatantly) that Our Prince is gone… April 21st, 2016 We all fell to our knees in disbelief when we heard of the news Actually begging that it was a mistake, that they meant someone else Anything … Anyone but Prince. I know exactly how you feel You know exactly how I feel We lost a brother We lost a friend And neither time or prayers or meditation or anything will ever make us feel better ... Our Prince is gone… The irony will sit with us forever Why didn't you take your own advice Why didn't you punch a higher floor? We will always wonder if he felt any pain when he fell to the floor We will always wonder if he was aware of his demise As it was happening Was he scared? We will all wish we were there to catch him, to help him, to comfort him Part of me wants to feel better for him now that he is done with this world But I selfishly miss him too much No, "he's not in a better place" No, "it's not God’s plan" No, I wont fall to those idioms and think "it's where he needs to be" He needs to be here! Receiving smiles everywhere he goes Getting cheered every time he stepped out on the stage Crowds parting for him when he stepped on the dance floor Getting respect every day for the genius that he was While he was still alive and young enough to actually enjoy it. Presidents, kings, commoners and paupers ... - all cried the same tears - Said the same words - and felt the same way He touched us all in a way no one else ever did or ever will again Our Prince is gone… ... And the world will never be the same for me ... And I assume it will never be the same for you - Stadium marching bands played tributes. - Countries around the world shined their most famous monuments In a royal purple for his royal badness. - And a state will make his birthday a holiday and call him their favorite son Not bad for kid who felt like he didn't belong (And for a while he didn't - and neither did we - and it was beautiful!) But, when all is said and done the truth is … The cold, hard truth is ... That He is gone. Our Prince is gone… And we will forever be feeling that reality And whether we like it or not Whether we accept it or not This is what we'll have to deal with. But ... - We still have each other - We still have ‘the org’ - We still have his music - And we still have our memories And until we, in our own demise, ride that purple banana … It'll just have to do. This was for the tears I cried these last eight months This is 4 the tears in ur 👁’s too Our Prince is gone… But, Let's keep getting through this together. Prince 4Ever - Tomás / June7 On behalf of the Prince.Org Family

June7 said:

(An end of year tribute to Prince, You & Us) 4 the Tears in Ur 👁s As the year comes to a close we, as human beings, typically, take stock of our lives and look at where we are, where we were, what we're doing and where we're going. It's a time for reflection, I guess. This year we can look back and see that Nothing's changed, ... except everything. I will forever curse this year. I will look at it as the year our lives changed … for forever The year that started off badly (Bowie) Got worse (Frey) More sad (Vanity) And, finally, devastating (Prince) And it was only April. I still, eight months later, randomly come to tears when something triggers a memory of him. Whether it's a song or a video, a movie or a protégé, It is only then that I am reminded (rather blatantly) that Our Prince is gone… April 21st, 2016 We all fell to our knees in disbelief when we heard of the news Actually begging that it was a mistake, that they meant someone else Anything … Anyone but Prince. I know exactly how you feel You know exactly how I feel We lost a brother We lost a friend And neither time or prayers or meditation or anything will ever make us feel better ... Our Prince is gone… The irony will sit with us forever Why didn't you take your own advice Why didn't you punch a higher floor? We will always wonder if he felt any pain when he fell to the floor We will always wonder if he was aware of his demise As it was happening Was he scared? We will all wish we were there to catch him, to help him, to comfort him Part of me wants to feel better for him now that he is done with this world But I selfishly miss him too much No, "he's not in a better place" No, "it's not God’s plan" No, I wont fall to those idioms and think "it's where he needs to be" He needs to be here! Receiving smiles everywhere he goes Getting cheered every time he stepped out on the stage Crowds parting for him when he stepped on the dance floor Getting respect every day for the genius that he was While he was still alive and young enough to actually enjoy it. Presidents, kings, commoners and paupers ... - all cried the same tears - Said the same words - and felt the same way He touched us all in a way no one else ever did or ever will again Our Prince is gone… ... And the world will never be the same for me ... And I assume it will never be the same for you - Stadium marching bands played tributes. - Countries around the world shined their most famous monuments In a royal purple for his royal badness. - And a state will make his birthday a holiday and call him their favorite son Not bad for kid who felt like he didn't belong (And for a while he didn't - and neither did we - and it was beautiful!) But, when all is said and done the truth is … The cold, hard truth is ... That He is gone. Our Prince is gone… And we will forever be feeling that reality And whether we like it or not Whether we accept it or not This is what we'll have to deal with. But ... - We still have each other - We still have ‘the org’ - We still have his music - And we still have our memories And until we, in our own demise, ride that purple banana … It'll just have to do. This was for the tears I cried these last eight months This is 4 the tears in ur 👁’s too Our Prince is gone… But, Let's keep getting through this together. Prince 4Ever - Tomás / June7 On behalf of the Prince.Org Family

I was with you up until the following:

No, "he's not in a better place" No, "it's not God’s plan" No, I wont fall to those idioms and think "it's where he needs to be" He needs to be here! Receiving smiles everywhere he goes Getting cheered every time he stepped out on the stage Crowds parting for him when he stepped on the dance floor Getting respect every day for the genius that he was While he was still alive and young enough to actually enjoy it.

Yes he is in a better place! Yes it was God's plan the same plan that Prince has worked so hard for! and yes he's where he needs to be getting all the respect he's getting except 10 times more in heaven then here one earth. The only thing that bothers me his how he left this world and that we didn't get to view him sleeping peacefully, getting the much needed rest he deserves one last time. That would've brought some closure to me instead of cremating him right away, but I already knew that's how he would want things.

[Edited 12/17/16 16:39pm]

Thank You, June 7!

I too still cry.

I'm a 46 year-old-man, raised on Prince and all things Paisley.

At times I cannot believe The Truth. It is just too sad.

I have still not been able to play a CD in its entirity.

I can't bring myself to watch "Purple Rain" when it's been on TV of late.

It isn't possible to wake up from this year and realize it was just a nightmare...

Nope - I'm awake and it's still a nightmare.

While I'm happy to know I lived in the time of Prince, I am very sad that future generations will only refer to him in past tense and not know of his greatness when he walked this earth.

I am so thrilled at the times I have spent in the company of like-minded people, standing in concert lines, talking to you all "here" about him, and anticipating the next release, tour, video, headline, etc.

And now, as the year closes, I've watched as many tributes on TV as I can (award shows or retrospectives) because - really - I realize it may be the last chance they talk about Prince or pay respect to him.

Every now and then, a lyric will come into my head that reminds me... and I start to cry.

I have collected all official releases prior to April 21, and have a small collection of bootleg material, as well as posters and tour programs, protege releases, videos, etc. and now it seems to be stuck in a space I don't know what to do about. In some ways, they are priceless (to me) and in other ways they are meaningless because without him... they are ??? I guess I am just sad because I am still angry that more hasn't been made of his death. I can't even put the blame on anyone (nor is it my place) even though I feel he has been taken from us... too soon... too suddenly... too unbelievable.

The world just won't be the same without him.

And neither will I.

[Edited 12/17/16 17:57pm]

Thank you.

Amen! I started crying after reading this. God bless Prince and his family!

June7 I am in tears right now reading this. You took what I've been feeling and wrote it out perfectly. What a beautiful post. I like all of you am still so very sad. It's gotten easier to listen to his music but there are still some songs I still cant be alone and listen to. I know I dont post here alot but I do check in everyday and it was all of U that helped me grieve and get through what will always be the greatest of loses for me. I lived, breathed, cried, sang his music since I was 7 years old...that's 34 years of purple love!

Thanks again! Big bear hug to all my fellow orgers!

FormerlyKnownAs said:

Thank You, June 7!

I too still cry.

I'm a 46 year-old-man, raised on Prince and all things Paisley.

At times I cannot believe The Truth. It is just too sad.

I have still not been able to play a CD in its entirity.

I can't bring myself to watch "Purple Rain" when it's been on TV of late.

It isn't possible to wake up from this year and realize it was just a nightmare...

Nope - I'm awake and it's still a nightmare.

While I'm happy to know I lived in the time of Prince, I am very sad that future generations will only refer to him in past tense and not know of his greatness when he walked this earth.

I am so thrilled at the times I have spent in the company of like-minded people, standing in concert lines, talking to you all "here" about him, and anticipating the next release, tour, video, headline, etc.

And now, as the year closes, I've watched as many tributes on TV as I can (award shows or retrospectives) because - really - I realize it may be the last chance they talk about Prince or pay respect to him.

Every now and then, a lyric will come into my head that reminds me... and I start to cry.

I have collected all official releases prior to April 21, and have a small collection of bootleg material, as well as posters and tour programs, protege releases, videos, etc. and now it seems to be stuck in a space I don't know what to do about. In some ways, they are priceless (to me) and in other ways they are meaningless because without him... they are ??? I guess I am just sad because I am still angry that more hasn't been made of his death. I can't even put the blame on anyone (nor is it my place) even though I feel he has been taken from us... too soon... too suddenly... too unbelievable.

The world just won't be the same without him.

And neither will I.

[Edited 12/17/16 17:57pm]

I completely understand what you're going through. Only in a way I experienced it totaly in an opposite manner. Since his passing I cannot play that many other music then Prince's. I got all official released music of Prince on my phone and had some other bands on there too. But since that day I can only play Prince's music. I just have to. I always have a sad moment, but once in a while it hits me little harder. No more tears, but just more sad. Yesterday watched the Montreux 2009 show again and then it just hits you again. The moment during "All This Love" when he "Gets funky" allways triggers an enormous feeling of joy, so big it almost gets me emotional. Only yesterday that feeling is so mixed up................ I cannot even explain it.

All I can say is I'm there with you, but keep his music playing!!!! It's a good thing!!

I live in Australia & I am the same age as you & completely feel the same way.

I have started playing his music again as it makes me smile!! I struggle watching interviews , but watching him smiling on stage brings back some fantastic memories of following Prince for more than 30 years.

The thing i find hard to deal with is that his music seems to be everywhere now, for example I went to watch my Favourite Rugby League team play in Sydney in September & the cheergirls danced to Kiss!!

I am really missing not reading any news about tours , Live shows etc....

Music has taken on a less significant part of me, but I will always love Prince.

FormerlyKnownAs said:

Thank You, June 7!

I too still cry.

I'm a 46 year-old-man, raised on Prince and all things Paisley.

At times I cannot believe The Truth. It is just too sad.

I have still not been able to play a CD in its entirity.

I can't bring myself to watch "Purple Rain" when it's been on TV of late.

It isn't possible to wake up from this year and realize it was just a nightmare...

Nope - I'm awake and it's still a nightmare.

While I'm happy to know I lived in the time of Prince, I am very sad that future generations will only refer to him in past tense and not know of his greatness when he walked this earth.

I am so thrilled at the times I have spent in the company of like-minded people, standing in concert lines, talking to you all "here" about him, and anticipating the next release, tour, video, headline, etc.

And now, as the year closes, I've watched as many tributes on TV as I can (award shows or retrospectives) because - really - I realize it may be the last chance they talk about Prince or pay respect to him.

Every now and then, a lyric will come into my head that reminds me... and I start to cry.

I have collected all official releases prior to April 21, and have a small collection of bootleg material, as well as posters and tour programs, protege releases, videos, etc. and now it seems to be stuck in a space I don't know what to do about. In some ways, they are priceless (to me) and in other ways they are meaningless because without him... they are ??? I guess I am just sad because I am still angry that more hasn't been made of his death. I can't even put the blame on anyone (nor is it my place) even though I feel he has been taken from us... too soon... too suddenly... too unbelievable.

The world just won't be the same without him.

And neither will I.

[Edited 12/17/16 17:57pm]

No need for words you just said it all. Oh my God how I miss him. I am not good with putting things down in words so thank you so much June 7 for telling the world how I feel. Love to you all.

Feeling the same way, things will never be the same again... Never ever crossed my mind a world without him.

What a touching post, and some of your responses chime with me very clearly. It's been the worst year for many of us, I hope 2017 brings some light...

Without Prince walking around, giving me a regular source of excitement in my life, it'll be more difficult than in the past but we must all push on. He'd want us all to follow his example and get the most out of life that we can.

TurnItUp said:

June7 said:

(An end of year tribute to Prince, You & Us) 4 the Tears in Ur 👁s As the year comes to a close we, as human beings, typically, take stock of our lives and look at where we are, where we were, what we're doing and where we're going. It's a time for reflection, I guess. This year we can look back and see that Nothing's changed, ... except everything. I will forever curse this year. I will look at it as the year our lives changed … for forever The year that started off badly (Bowie) Got worse (Frey) More sad (Vanity) And, finally, devastating (Prince) And it was only April. I still, eight months later, randomly come to tears when something triggers a memory of him. Whether it's a song or a video, a movie or a protégé, It is only then that I am reminded (rather blatantly) that Our Prince is gone… April 21st, 2016 We all fell to our knees in disbelief when we heard of the news Actually begging that it was a mistake, that they meant someone else Anything … Anyone but Prince. I know exactly how you feel You know exactly how I feel We lost a brother We lost a friend And neither time or prayers or meditation or anything will ever make us feel better ... Our Prince is gone… The irony will sit with us forever Why didn't you take your own advice Why didn't you punch a higher floor? We will always wonder if he felt any pain when he fell to the floor We will always wonder if he was aware of his demise As it was happening Was he scared? We will all wish we were there to catch him, to help him, to comfort him Part of me wants to feel better for him now that he is done with this world But I selfishly miss him too much No, "he's not in a better place" No, "it's not God’s plan" No, I wont fall to those idioms and think "it's where he needs to be" He needs to be here! Receiving smiles everywhere he goes Getting cheered every time he stepped out on the stage Crowds parting for him when he stepped on the dance floor Getting respect every day for the genius that he was While he was still alive and young enough to actually enjoy it. Presidents, kings, commoners and paupers ... - all cried the same tears - Said the same words - and felt the same way He touched us all in a way no one else ever did or ever will again Our Prince is gone… ... And the world will never be the same for me ... And I assume it will never be the same for you - Stadium marching bands played tributes. - Countries around the world shined their most famous monuments In a royal purple for his royal badness. - And a state will make his birthday a holiday and call him their favorite son Not bad for kid who felt like he didn't belong (And for a while he didn't - and neither did we - and it was beautiful!) But, when all is said and done the truth is … The cold, hard truth is ... That He is gone. Our Prince is gone… And we will forever be feeling that reality And whether we like it or not Whether we accept it or not This is what we'll have to deal with. But ... - We still have each other - We still have ‘the org’ - We still have his music - And we still have our memories And until we, in our own demise, ride that purple banana … It'll just have to do. This was for the tears I cried these last eight months This is 4 the tears in ur 👁’s too Our Prince is gone… But, Let's keep getting through this together. Prince 4Ever - Tomás / June7 On behalf of the Prince.Org Family

I was with you up until the following:

No, "he's not in a better place" No, "it's not God’s plan" No, I wont fall to those idioms and think "it's where he needs to be" He needs to be here! Receiving smiles everywhere he goes Getting cheered every time he stepped out on the stage Crowds parting for him when he stepped on the dance floor Getting respect every day for the genius that he was While he was still alive and young enough to actually enjoy it.

Yes he is in a better place! Yes it was God's plan the same plan that Prince has worked so hard for! and yes he's where he needs to be getting all the respect he's getting except 10 times more in heaven then here one earth. The only thing that bothers me his how he left this world and that we didn't get to view him sleeping peacefully, getting the much needed rest he deserves one last time. That would've brought some closure to me instead of cremating him right away, but I already knew that's how he would want things.

[Edited 12/17/16 16:39pm]

I just wanna retract what I said and say it a more positive way. I reread every single word of what you said and I agree with you and everyone else on this tread 100%. I guess the part that I highlighted I just want to believe he's in a better place and that it was God's plan.

I lost my father 16 years ago and I was torn between wanting him to still be here for us and him going on to a better place. So I get it now. It's like you said eight months later I/we are still in mourning.

[Edited 1/12/17 18:28pm]

[Edited 1/12/17 18:29pm]

raspberryberet3121 said:

Absolutely beautiful. Tears again because I still miss him.

Yes same here

Just when I thought I had no more tears left.

luvgirl said:

Thank you for this because yes tears are still in my eyes eight months later. I cry in joy to his music and sadness to his passing. His loss has been a very profound tradegy in my life. His death has thought me a lesson though. Don't ever let a special moment with the people or things you hold dear in your life slip by without being mentally there enjoying every minute. It's easy to take someone for granted thinking they will always be there the way I did with Prince. Weirdly, as much as I hate this year, I don't really want it to end because he was alive this year. He was here eight months ago this year, and I won't be able to say that in 2017. I want to move on in my grief, but I don't want to move on because I'm afraid I'll move on too much...

.

I honestly do wish I could move on. This profound sadness that strikes every two or three hours, or during a song, an interview, a video, a story, a post, a picture, a memory or even the color purple, is starting to take its toll. I keep telling myself "I'm not going to lose my shit today" and then I read something like this and I'm right back to April 21st all over again, thinking about what we all lost that day. There is no replacement, there's nothing to fill the hole, the void, or my soul and I just don't know how to "move on". I'm stuck!

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And before you say it - talking to a "professional" is NOT the solution. Can't talk to someone who could NEVER understand this. Hell, I don't understand it myself, how can I expect someone else to?

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So June7 - you hit the nail so hard on the head it's bleeding. He's gone... Somehow we just have to suck it up and get through the day - somehow.

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But with every fiber of my being, I still wish he was here with us

DiamondStarr said: