Just after I titled this, one my absolutely favorite Prince songs popped into my head. The word “lunchbox” brought it up…and man…it seems to SO go with this painting!!!
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Starfish and Coffee
by
the one and only BEAUTFUL, MOST BRILLIANT Prince
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It was 7:45 we were all in line
To greet the teacher Miss Kathleen
First was Kevin, then came Lucy, third in line was me
All of us were ordinary compared to Cynthia Rose
She always stood at the back of the line
A smile beneath her nose
Her favorite number was 20, and every single day
If U asked her what she had 4 breakfast
This is what she’d say
Starfish and coffee
Maple syrup and jam
Butterscotch clouds, a tangerine
And a side order of ham
If U set your mind free, baby
Maybe you’d understand
Starfish and coffee
Maple syrup and jam
Cynthia wore the prettiest dress
With different coloured socks
Sometimes I wondered if the mates were in her lunchbox
Me and Lucy opened it when Cynthia wasn’t around
Lucy cried, I almost died, u know what we found?
Starfish and Coffee
Maple syrup and jam
Butterscotch clouds, a tangerine
And a side order of ham
If U set your mind free, baby
Maybe you’d understand
Starfish and coffee
Maple syrup and jam
Cynthia had a happy face, just like the one she’d draw
On every wall, in every school
But it’s alright, it’s 4 a worthy cause
Go on, Cynthia, keep singin’
Starfish and coffee
Maple syrup and jam
Butterscotch clouds, a tangerine
And a side order of ham
If U set your mind free, baby
Maybe you’d understand
Starfish and coffee
Maple Syrup and jam
(starfish in your coffee, you will love it, told ya so)
(starfish in your coffee, you will love it, told ya so)
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There’s a great video on youtube of Prince singing this on the muppet show! I’d never seed it before. He’s just beyond wonderful. I tried to post the vid here but they won’t allow any of them to be shared….so here’s the link if You want a huge smile! Cheers, All!
All art, poetry, etc. (unless otherwise noted!) are by/© Katy Boyer & Blissbait Art. All rights reserved.
Wow..lovely. Excellent.👌🧡
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Thank You, Muralikrish!!! 🤗❤️😊
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Love the poem and beautiful and colorful painting. I feel hungry reading your poem😍❤️😊
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😅 Thank You, Krishna!!! I wish I could take credit for that poem! Prince wrote that! LOVING that it makes You feel hungry! You just gifted my first huge smile of the day! Sending huge hugs Your way!!! 🤗❤️😊
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Huge hugs and smiles to you too 🤗❤️😊
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❤️❤️❤️!
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Absolutely fabulous! I love the colors in this one. Take care and thank you for following.
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Thank You, Kelly! And it’s absolutely my pleasure!!! 🤗❤️😊
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♥️♥️♥️!
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🤗❤️😊!!!
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Excellent! I’ve read the lyrics and now I see it. 🙂 I’m a big fan of Prince, btw. 💕
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Thank You, Jo!!! And me too! 🤗❤️😊
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Oh Katy, what a delight you are sending such beautiful art and the “funnest” song ever by Prince. I missed that one in the 80’s but will be putting it on my playlist now. It will become my new “motto“ for my “funky” days. ⭐️- ☕️-🍯-🧈🌤-🍊-🥓😍🥰🤩🤗 ❤️🧡💛💚💙
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Hey Beautiful Cindy!!! Thank You!!! And I’m so happy You like it as well!!! A friend showed me that song many years ago and I just flipped out! Next funky day I think I’ll put that on as well. WONDERFUL idea! I love You and think of You and intend to let You know that when it happens but have been bad about it! Sending You the HUGEST hugs!!! I hope You and Your sweet girls are well! 🤗❤️🦋☀️🌀🌷😊🌸🥂!!!
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Your the sweetest Katy and I apologize for not chatting to you. I do enjoy your yummy words and paintings every time. We are are all doing well here and thank you for your thoughts. Mary has been on my mind a lot and I try to send her sweet loving vibes every day. I hope She is doing well. Love to all ⭐️🌞🌚⭐️
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No worries at all!!! I love that You even visit here!!! It’s a huge gift! ❤️ I’m happy Y’all are well during this odddddd time. Mary is doing very well as well! 🤣 Yay! Sending You HUGE hugs!!! ❤️❤️❤️
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It fits perfectly!
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Doesn’t it?!! 🤗❤️😊
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Katy, beautiful song. Thank you for sharing 🤗💕🌸🌸🌺💐🌹♥️
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Yay! My pleasure! I’m so happy You like it, Gabriela! I nearly flipped the first time I heard that song. I played it over and over. That was a very long time ago and I still can’t listen to it without crying. Crazy sweet. Cheers and Huge hugs Your way!!! 🤗❤️🌷😊💕
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Oh I love this. Such a sweet song. Will check out the video soon!
The painting is fabulous Katy. It reminded me of something spiritually cosmic.(I hope that makes sense😅)
Sending you lots of love, hugs and blessings❤❤❤💕💕
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Yes, cosmic! That was my first take as well. 🙂
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🌀😊💕
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Thank You, Ishita!!! That’s so lovely and it does make sense! That’s actually where I was when I painted it. The poem I was going to write was something like “the part of me that knows there could actually be lemonade seas and key lime sunshine knows the same part of You….we share a lunchbox….”, etc. 🤣And yes! Isn’t that song the sweetest!? He was an absolute genius! And Thank You! Sending lots of Love, hugs and blessings right back Your way!!! Cheers! 🤗❤️☀️🌷😊
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Love and hugs right back❤💕😘
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❤️❤️❤️
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Love your colors, love your images!
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Thank You, Daedalus!!! 🤗❤️😊
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So lovely 💗 Very beautiful 💗🌺💗
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Thank You, MaLu!!! 🤗❤️😊
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Absolutely wonderful painting, I love these colors!!! 😍😍😍♥️
Very fabulous song, Wowww!!! 💖💖😉💐☀️
Thank you so much for sharing!!! ♥️🥰🥰🥰
I send you a very big hug full of affection!!! 🤗🤗💖💖🥰😘😘💐💐💐
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I’m so happy You like it, Ely! Thank You!!! Sending You a very big hug full of affection right back Your way!!! 🤗❤️☀️🌷😊
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