Today David Bowie took his last breath after an almost two year
long battle with cancer. Fans across the
world lament this musical genius; my husband one of them. But, for me, I will not remember Bowie for
his music, although he was a pure artist and the epitome of original creativity. I will remember the beautiful yet frightening
Goblin King he played in the movie Labyrinth.
As a child, I remember the first time I saw Bowie prance
across the TV screen fondling his crystal ball and singing Dance Magic Dance. I was enthralled by his giant, glittery hair
and his wayward eye lined eyes. His
tight pants made me giggle, and I admired the way he reigned over his obedient goblins
with flippant authority.
In my twelve year old
eyes, he was simply fantastic! He made
my young heart pitter-patter and yarn to be swept away into his grungy kingdom. I
remember telling my mother that I liked him so much because he looked so good
and behaved so badly. My mother said
that she hated that I ever said that.
Her fear was that I would grow up and fall in love with a notorious bad
boy. Never fear mom, my love affair with
Bowie began and ended there; but upon reading about his death this morning, I
could not help but to be saddened by his departure. He was the first man I didn’t look at with
innocent eyes. I guess you can say he took my mental virginity. Now he is gone. The world
has lost a true character and a remarkable artist.
All I can do is bid
you ado my Goblin King, save me a dance on the other side!
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This was a great and fitting tribute to the multidisciplinary artist that was David Bowie. May he rest in peace and Let's Dance in celebration of his creative genius.
ReplyDeleteVery well written. I still don't understand why loving me means hating you. I don't even think what she said was overly controversial. It just scratched the surface and main stream culture lost it. What a disappointment. They don't want us to get ahead.
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