Yes, it was imminent.
Yes, it was coming down the pike, as it is for us all.
But there’s still a hefty morsel of numbness that nestles itself in my soul for a little bit once I hear someone’s life exit is final.
Been kind of blah all day.
Been trying to put words to my feelings. Trying. Still not there yet.
Why will I miss Queen Aretha?
She was the only artist who could make me raise a hand, and say a heartfelt Hallelujah for ALL the life reasons Click To TweetBecause she was who she was. She earned first name only status with an exclamation point (ARETHA!) AND ascended to royalty (Queen of Soul).
Because she played a role in the Civil Rights Movement and helped others. Much-much respect!
Last but not least, I’ll miss her for accompanying us through the human experience. She was the only artist who could make me raise a hand, and say a heartfelt “Hallelujah” for ALL the life reasons: From “Precious Lord” and “Mary Don’t You Weep,” to “Bridge over Troubled Water”…
And from “Daydreaming” to “Son of a Preacher Man,” and “Dr. Feelgood,” which could be the reason some of y’all exist today.
There was only one Aretha.
Missed, she will be.
