"You know who I am," he said
The speaker was an angel
He coughed and shook his crumpled wings
Closed his eyes and moved his lips
"It's time we should be going"...
...Waiting so long, I've been waiting so, waiting so
Look back in anger, see it in my eyes, Till you come
Bowie is one of the few artists whose records survived my transition from metal pop to more modern fare in the early '80s. His talent and passion showed through in everything he did. I especially enjoyed his rare acting appearances, especially his role as Pontius Pilate in "The Last Temptation of Christ." Brilliant, as was everything he set himself to.
He passed as he lived, away from the glare of publicity, allowing his art to speak for itself.
He will be greatly missed. Rest in peace, Ziggy.