There is a soul man
With many names in his array
Known as the Prince
Of making work in his play.

Funk Master Soul
Funk at its best
In his musician’s role
Combined freedom of sex with freedom of self.

The lover of love
A breather of life
And as true artists should
A leader to light.

A liberator of kind
Love all and love self
Connect body and mind
And let self be expressed.

Own your own body
It belongs only to you
Live your life free
In however you choose.

Life is a party
A great celebration
And the love of another
Can brighten any situation.

Funk Master Soul
Funk at its best
In his musician’s role
Breathed life into us and himself life in death.

You can keep your Diamonds and Pearls
I’d rather dance, love, and feel pain
Experience the real world
Sometimes it snows in April, sometimes Purple Rain.

© Daniel Breslin