Gather around children
look up at the sky
its Mr. Starman –
posing like a prophet androgynous space boy.
The unannounced crowd
begins to listen;
His ancient songs howl:
We mock vanity
we mock narcissism
Your flamboyant transformations
nest inside our moon fragile hearts.
I created magick
into portraying the golden dawn,
where imaginative creatures
create music, poetry, & love.
We are the red spiders
of 2084,
can you flinch the alchemy’s shadow?
Hollywood masquerade ball,
Paint your faces with shock symbols.
Let us pray to the crucified scarecrows.
You, beautiful earthlings may sleep peacefully
I’ll be here in this enchanted place
waiting for you to come visit my live show.
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David Bowie – Moonage Daydream
Thank you for this, Charlie…
You are welcome. I’m sure he is reading by now and having a big smile on his face.
I miss him already. 😦
Beautiful way to honor his legacy.
He influenced me so much and inspired me. He deserves this poem and its all for him.
David Bowie – I’m Afraid of Americans (HD)
He will be missed. This poem does him justice
Thank you. Believe it or not, this poem I did 3 years ago, but with a different direction.
On Monday when the news announced his passing, I had to re-polish the whole thing and this is what I felt came out of my fragile heart. True story.
Well it’s beautiful.
Misty eyed*** so amazing, Bowie would love every line of it! Thank you, Charlie.
Thank you so much. I was crying as I wrote this poem. I wanted to make sure every line delivers and I executed this poem perfectly.
David Bowie – Little Wonder
You did! Every line was delivered perfectly! I was going to mention that I couldn’t even pick a line that I like best because they were all so poignant ….love love love! David Bowie is amazing..
What did you think of the video above? Earthling has become my favorite album, along with Outside, and The Buddha of Suburbia. Have you heard of those albums?
I didn’t get to watch it yet, I’m in a place with a bunch of people and no earphones, I’m going to watch it when I get home and write back!
Trust me the music he did in the 90’s was by far the best. Very Industrial rock/Techno/drum & bass/ etc…he was a genius. 🙂
I love the video…
I’ve heard the song but never watched the video. I’ll have to explore that album more….you know, David Bowie is quite Aquarian as well…I’m sure it’s his rising sign. I can see why you feel inspired by him.
Awesome! The whole entire album of earthling is phenomenal and genius. I love that album. I also, highly recommend listening to ‘Outside’. Very industrial rock and experimental. His birthday was January 8th. I don’t know what sign that is. 🙂
I will check those out! His sign is Capricorn but I looked up his charge and he does have Aquarius as his rising sign which means that the way he expresses himself to the outside world is very Aquarian.
Excellent! wow! I guess him and I have a lot in common. 🙂
🙂 yes
* looked up his chart is what I meant.
I want to go there, that world he inhabits and you give such volumetric vision to.
We are all going there to his planet. We’re all going to be there and watch his shows all through eternity.
Thank you…I wanted to write this poem perfectly for him and for all the fans out there who are reading this.
You achieved your goal perfectly and he would be very proud of this tribute. Your mind is a lot like his.
Thank you so much.
The day I end up passing, I shall be with him, along with the greatest minds ever.
Ahhh but you’re made of starlight, you’ll never pass, just transform brighter.
Yes, I’ll transform brighter and transform into the cosmos. I’ll meet Mr. Bowie there. 🙂
David Bowie – Buddha Of Suburbia
very nice tribute
Thank you so much Paul.
I wanted to capture everything that he brought an influence on us all and this planet earth.
It’s a beautiful piece my love. You captured Bowie perfectly. You know I am a huge Bowie fan and I know he would love this. Your work is other worldly and genius, I am so proud of you,words can not describe how amazed I am by your creativity. I Love you.
-Ms. Zero
Awww…thank you so much honey. I love you so much! 🙂
It was so important to me that I capture and envision
everything bowie inspired and touched humanity.
I’m so happy and glad you loved this poem baby. 🙂 Love you sweetie. <333
Bowie would have loved this…great write, CZ1! 🙂
Thank you sir. Believe it or not, this poem I wrote was 3 years ago but, with a different concept.
When my girlfriend told me about his passing, I immediately went back to this poem, and I re-polished the whole thing. It took me I think 5 or 7 minutes to get it down exactly how I wanted to feel it. 🙂
You are welcome…that’s awesome!
Beautiful and touching tribute Charlie! Thank you. ❤️
You are welcome Jennifer.
I put my heart and soul into this poem and capture everything I was feeling at that moment.
I’d knew all Bowie fans would be pleased by this poem. 🙂
You did Bowie and his many fans proud! Just perfect! xxx
A great write my friend. It is evident that you have been touched by his death…
Indeed, his death touched me…but he has always been a big part in my influence in writing.
David Bowie – Black Tie White Noise
You’re right. I LOVE this, Charlie. And, actually, I can imagine this as a song he would have sung. (Rest in peace, David Bowie. The world just got more boring because you’re not in it.)
What an amazing human being he was. I just love that everyone is expressing their love for him through poetry. So beautiful and creative, just like Bowie.
Thank you so much. 🙂
I felt i needed to push that creative drive and hope he is happy with the results.
Yes, yes, YES! This is just…perfect!
What a wonderful tribute, Charlie. 🙂 No doubt Bowie would be glowing while reading this. I’m supposed to attend a tribute show at the end of this month. He will shine on in our hearts!
🙂
Yes, he will be with us all in our hearts. 🙂