I was the last one to board the spaceship , destination , the Star Kepler , via Mars.
En route , morbid suicidal thoughts , creeped into my mind . I decided to exit this World , and plunge into the unknown to discover the secrets of the Universe .
I made a pact , with my copilot , that if , and when I cross to the other side , I’ll send him a sign . I told him to learn how to become a medium , and once he goes into a trance , I’ll take control of his voice , and change it into a high or low pitch . Alternatively , I’ll ghost the séance room , and make it , either icy cold in Summer , or sizzling hot in Winter .
He preferred , that I manifest myself , as a flirting bird of Paradise , fly to his balcony , bring him a flower in my beak , and project my long tongue , so he can feed me .
Once past the terminator line , between day and night , I swallowed a mélange of pills , and started hallucinating . I sung my last swan song ‘ No Regrets ‘ , and let my solemn soul , separate from my body . I felt as free as escaping from Sing Sing prison .
I became illuminated by a Sun . I could look at it , without blinking . I felt a joy , never felt before , as if I’m still living , and more .
Then , I saw my soul enclaved inside a space bubble , and increasing in size , like a rivière .
I didn’t cross the Hade ‘s Styx river , or the river Lethe of forgetfulness . I didn’t see a Valhalla Hall , where those who die in battle go . I encountered many souls , hovering around , lost in outer space , defying gravity .
Suddenly , a soul , swished around me , and said : “ Amigo , Akimbo , do you know that souls , can move quicker than light or sound . If you want to meet , any soul , just think of it , and it’ll briefly appear naked in front of you , without any sense of shame or inhibition .
You should also see and hear the things , people do behind closed doors , unaware that they’re being watched . Imagine , the same day , I passed away , I watched my wife in bed with my best friend . Before you’re judged , you’ll be given another chance to repent . If you wish to be reborn , go and stand in the queue , to start the race to enter the embryo , to give it energy to start kicking . If you’re fast enough , you may be lucky , to be reincarnated . “.
Once he left , I felt my memory , slowly fading away . So , I decided to start thinking of my departed idols , and interview them . I first thought of Diana , and she appeared , with her sad smile , and her bouffant bouclé hairstyle . I asked her , a soupçon of tactful questions , to make her feel at ease , and gain her trust .
The following conversation took place :
— Vase : “ I’m most sad , that the bougie of your candlelight , did extinct prematurely . Any regrets ? . “ .
—- Diana : “ Thank you . I wished I lived longer , to wither-shun my bad luck . I still had an agenda to complete . My greatest hope was crushed , before it could hop . I felt like an apterous butterfly without wings . “ .
— Vase : “ Believe me , I much regret , that the news , were unkind to you , in their revealing exposée . May I ask you , risqué questions , about affairs of the heart ? .
—Diana : “ Not at all . To me , love is magic . I tried to be romantic . It seems , I was romancing a stone . I did hear words of love , but they didn’t come from the heart . It seems , having a mistress , is a royal privilege . Etiquette , entails the prerequisite , of suppressing your true feelings , and a duty to provide an apparent heir or heiress , for the next in line . “ .
— Vase : “ But forgive me for saying so . You also humiliated him . You wanted to steal the show , by being a popular princess , and him , your shadow . “ .
— Diana : “ Perhaps , it was a mistake , but I was decanting my anger . Basically , you’re born with two of each , except the heart . Once it’s broken , it’s broken forever , unless fate , gives it another chance to beat again . You can’t fix it by a heart-surgeon , or , mummify it , by an Egyptian playboy , after wrapping it in bandage , and bury it in the Pyramids . “ .
—Vase : “ After falling from the withering heights , were you vindictive ? .
— Diana : “ I didn’t seek revenge . All I wanted , is to be a Queen , in the heart of my people , and share with them my unhappiness , like the sinking of the Titanic , after it crashed against the tip of an iceberg . I do admit , that my words , were explosive , like the blowing up of land mines , so as to maximize , the impact of the explosion . “ .
— Vase : “ But why did you tick , anti clockwise , against him ? . “ .
— Diana : “ ‘ Cause , he eclipsed me . I had to fight like cats and dogs , to protect my space , and find my voice . He talked to the Tulip plant and tree ,more than me . “ .
— Vase : “ It’s OK . Tulipes symbolise Royalty and perfect love . I see now , why he named , his first son , sweet William . Plants and trees , do communicate , if you listen to them . They bear fruits , with ovaries inside them , and shed their leaves . Tell me , how would you like your legacy to be ? .” .
— Diana : “ For people to remember me with kindness . As a humane person , who did not hesitate to hug people with leprosy , or to shake hands with people with AIDS . “ .
— Vase : “ Had you stayed married , and became a Queen , what would you have done differently ? . “
— Diana : “ Unlike Marie- Antoinette , I would sell all the Palaces , antiques and jewelry , and return them them to the people . Have you ever visited Buckingham Palace ? . “ .
— Vase : “ No . But if one night , I put on a hood , and climb it’s walls , would the Queen give me a Knighthood ? . “ .
— Diana: “ She might , but with her age , be careful . If , while holding the sword , she can’t reach your shoulders to tap , she might accidentally pierce you somewhere else. “ .
Next , I thought of Michael . He appeared wearing a single white glove and Patented shoes . He did a moon-walk dancing ,and spoke softly, almost whispering. “ .
— Michael : “ I love you . Who are you ? . “ .
— Vase : “ I’m a fan soul from earth . Would you mind an interview ? . “ .
— Michael: “ You’re cool like a fan , but be quick . I’ve got to go to sing , to the Saints . I love you , and I’m sending you a kiss . “
— Vase : “ I’m deeply sorry , that the Press treated you unfairly . Spreading gossips , instead of facts . You possess the heart of a child . Innocent and pure , in body and mind . “.
— Michael:” Thank you . I always felt safe , and at ease , in the entourage of children. I created Neverland , to make them feel heaven on earth . I had a turbulent childhood , and didn’t want them to suffer the same fate as me . I lived in a two bedroom house with eleven people , and was frequently whipped . I hope you understand .Did you know that I changed my skin , from black to white . Don’t listen to the rumors, that I had a Vitiligo skin disease .Also , Did you know that Elvis Presley became my father-in-law , when I married his only daughter Lisa-Marie . If you see him , say hi . “ .
— Vase :” I understand , and feel your pain . You have two children. Prince Michael and Paris , and two Llamas pets . Am I correct ? “ .
— Michael:” And a third , born out of wedlock ! . “.
— Vase :” Tell me , what are your favorite songs and did you do films ? . “ .
— Michael : “ I would say , Earth song and Thriller . I loved singing ‘ Billie Jean with Madonna . I also enjoyed filming ‘ Wiz ‘ , with Diana Ross . I know that Beyoncé , dedicated’ Halo ‘ song for me . I was there . “ .
— Vase : “ How touching . How would you like the World to remember you ? . “.
— Michael : “ I hope that I did inspire singers and dancers to follow their dreams , and be better gifted than me , and stay away from dangerous drugs . Excuse me , I have to go . I love you . Adieu “ .
Next , I thought of Elvis , and he appeared , dressed in a tight trousers , with an Eagle cap , and full stretched wings . He still has his side burns , and hair lubricated with Vaseline Jelly . While wiggling his little finger , he nervously shook his legs , revealing a shadow of his willie , and then he spoke .
—Elvis : “ Let me first tune my Guitar . If I still remember , it’s : ‘ Elephants And Donkeys Grow Big Ears . “ For , EADGBE . Fixin , Y’all . Tennessee , God’s country . Jack ain’t just a name . It’s the best damn whisky you’ve ever had . Hey , who are you , and what’s your gig ? . “.
— Vase : “ I am a gigolo I just met your son-in-law Michael , and he sends you a kiss.”
— Elvis:” We don’t say ‘ sends you a kiss . ‘ We say ‘ he sends you some sugar . He is a good boy . He married my only lovely daughter Lisa – Marie , whom I begot with my wife Priscilla . My baby Lisa was nine when I died . I miss her terribly . I still do visit Graceland , and I’m glad to see that she’s running it and opened it to the Public , and that it’s becoming the most visited place , after the White House . “ .
— Vase : “. Your Grace . I salute you , as the king of Rock n’ roll , and Pop , and king of the jungle . They say , that when you divorced your wife , after six years , you went wild . Is that true ? .”
—Elvis : “ Not at all . I’m a decent man . When we met , we were both Virgins . We kept our promise to stay so , until we marry . One night , after drinking 4 screwdrivers , we were tempted , but controlled ourselves . We value virginity , and still wonder , the real function of the hymen . In real life , I’m a shy person , and still love my Priscilla . “.
— Vase : “ What’s the worst thing , you regret , having done . “ .
— Elvis : “ When you become rich and famous, it gets to your head . With so much work , you have to appease your senses . Unfortunately , I took refuge in Barbi-tuates , resulting in a 3 day Coma . My body froze while in the Lou . People should avoid taking harmful substances . “ .
— Vase : I appreciate your openness . Even your fans , believed , that you framed your own death . That you disappeared to relax , and that your coffin was substituted with a wax dummy . They started looking for you . Many disguised imposters , impersonating you , appeared everywhere. . “ .
— Elvis : “ I wish it was so . I started my life , as a dim light crescent, and grew to a bright full moon . I then eclipsed , when I lost my orientation , when Jupiter aligned with Mars . Now , tell me , who is now the King of Music on Earth ? .” .
— Vase : “ A humane , self-made record entrepreneur , named Simon Cowell . Discovered thousands of gifted & talented Singers and performers , gave them self confidence , and launched their career . Some of them , barely 5 to 14 . They sing with such harmony and emotions . If you close your eyes and listen , you think , they are Cherubim Angels , sent by God from heaven , with a divine voice . He is a Champion and defender of the underprivileged and bullied people , boost their morale and supports many causes . Like you , he has one son Eric , aged 8 years old , whom he trained , at an early age , to make all decisions , in UNICEF Children’s Day . That say , he has a subtle sense of witty and wise-cracking humor. Sometimes , unkind but not meant comments . “ .
— Elvis :” He must be a megastar Pop Legend .I wish him well . “ .
— Vase :” How many songs did you record ,and in how many films , you played a role, as an actor ? . “
— Elvis:” So many and mostly about love . I’ll sing you a line of each , and will try to put them in a sequence, to form a story : “ O Solo Mio… I can dream … I’ve got a blue eyed woman… I can’t help falling in love … Are you lonesome tonight … One night in Las Vegas … Love me tender … Feel the power of my Love … Tickle me …Suspicious minds … Double trouble… Change of habit … Girls Girls Girls… Heartbreak hotel …Cry in the rain …Return to sender … Easy come , easy go ….Live little , love little … Follow that dream. “ .
— Vase : “ How beautiful . Indeed a love story . How they started , and how they ended the relationship. “ .
— Elvis : “ Sorry . I have to leave . If any one asks you about me , tell him ‘ Elvis has left the building. That’s my gig . “ .
As soon as he left , I thought of Grace Kelly . She appeared , as in her celebrated girl photo , taken in Jamaica . Wearing white gloves , and rising from the water , with her hair wet , without makeup. She still looked pretty and elegant .
—Vase : “ I salute thee , iconic actress and princess of the 1950 ‘s . Best Actress in 1950 , for your your film ‘ Country Girl ‘ , with Bing Crosby . A Golden Globe award , for your film ‘ Mogambo ‘ , with Clark Gable . Star of ‘ High Noon ‘ film , with Gary Cooper . Three films with Alfred Hitchcock . Dial M for murder , with Ray Milland . Rear window , with with James Steward . Catch a thief , with Cary Grant . Then , at 26 , you married into the Grimaldi Royalty , Prince Rainier III of Monaco. Had three children . Stephanie , Caroline , and Albert .
My Question is why did you leave your success in the Movie Industry , to Marry into Royalty . ? “ .
— Grace :” Glamour and Fame , don’t mean anything to me. I wanted to raise a family . Prince Rainier proposed , I accepted.”
— Vase : “ How would you like to be remembered ? . “ .
— Grace :” Graceful , loving and kind . Someone who helped the needy , and struggling artists . Each Christmas, I made a party for orphaned children. Simply that . “ .
— Vase : “ Is it true , that , if you marry into Royalty, it’s customary to pay millions in the form of a dowry ? . “ .
— Grace : “ That was the tradition, at the time. “
— Vase: “ You love animals . Is it true , that Cary Grant gave you a black French poodle as a gift , and that you believe in reincarnation? . “.
— Grace : “ Yes . I said it . ‘ If I’m reincarnated, I’ll come back as my Dog , sometimes, they’re nicer than humans . Did you know that in France , it’s legally permitted to marry a dead person ? “ .
—Vase: It’s morbid . May I ask you about the car crash accident ? . Many rumors have been fabricated. Some say that you had a stroke . Others say that it was Stephanie who was driving . Another theory is that the Mafia tampered with the brakes .” .
— Grace : “ Better let rumors stay posed and frozen .” .
— Vase : “ I understand . To conclude , I would like to tell you , that in all famous Hotels , they have a suite in your name . I visited your Rose Garden in Monaco . I collect US Stamps with your photo on them . I saw your plaque at Rodeo Drive Walk . Saw Nicole Kidman’s film , made posthumously for you . “ .
— Grace :” Thank you , but I already know that . Au revoir . “. So , from my first experience of life after death, I learnt that you’re given a second chance by reincarnation, before you’re judged .
The Souls have powerful energy , which can move mountains , create thunder and hurricanes . Souls can reincarnates in Animals or trees . All fruit bearing trees are female . Non- bearing ones are male . “ .
TO BE CONTINUED IN PART XI .