26/06/2009

R.I.P. Michael Jackson








I was out last night, came home and went to bed without turning on the TV - Then this morning my TV came on as it does every morning to wake me up and I just couldn't believe what I was hearing Michael Jackson had died... Devastating news, the utter sadness that I felt reminded me of my feelings when I learned that Elvis and then Princess Diana had died.
My mind filled with thoughts of all the times that MJ had filled me with delight,wonder, amazement. Here was a special person. His early years when he was with the Jackson 5 and his voice... so special. Then he moved on to his solo career - OFF THE WALL, THRILLER, BAD unforgettable music from an UNFORGETTABLE MAN.
The sad thing is that his life moved into the 3rd stage, where he became Wacko Jacko to many - his court cases, his bizarre behaviour, but to me he was the KING OF POP.
Myself, my children we love his music - I smile as I remember how he was loved by all of his in his time in our life. He was jaw droppingly talented and now like so many others before him his music will sell, his wacko moments will be a footnote to his life. His music will be his legacy. His young family will have to come to terms with his death, that is so sad.
He can be in his own Neverland again, maybe now he can be happy.
One of the happiest moments for me was when I secured tickets to see him in London in February...now I will not have the chance...I seem to be rambling, but it is hard to write when you are crying...
A genius entertainer who delighted millions. He had his flaws, he lived life in a spotlight, built up by the media who then delighted in bringing him down.
R.I.P. Michael, THANKS FOR THE MEMORIES

Michael Jackson wrote this song, he said it was autobiographical




Childhood Lyrics
Artist(Band):Michael Jackson

Written and Composed by Michael Jackson.
Produced by Michael Jackson.



Have you seen my Childhood?
I'm searching for the world that I come from
'Cause I've been looking around
In the lost and found of my heart...
No one understands me
They view it as such strange eccentricities...
'Cause I keep kidding around
Like a child, but pardon me...

People say I'm not okay
'Cause I love such elementary things...
It's been my fate to compensate,
for the Childhood
I've never known...

Have you seen my Childhood?
I'm searching for that wonder in my youth
Like pirates in adventurous dreams,
Of conquest and kings on the throne...

Before you judge me, try hard to love me,
Look within your heart then ask,
Have you seen my Childhood?

People say I'm strange that way
'Cause I love such elementary things,
It's been my fate to compensate,
for the Childhood (Childhood) I've never known...

Have you seen my Childhood?
I'm searching for that wonder in my youth
Like fantastical stories to share
But the dreams I would dare, watch me fly...

Before you judge me, try hard to love me.
The painful youth I've had

Have you seen my Childhood....

4 comments:

Anonymous said...

Hi Dawn ,
I couldn't of put it better , MJ was such a very talented guy a genious and we will never see the likes of this again ( in my opinion )
Dear sweet Michael , R.I.P , they can't get you now , you're safe .....
Boy what a shock it was to wake up this morning and hear Micael Jackson is dead , it is so sad , and such a waste of life , just as you were rebuilding , tragic .....
Love Lorraine xxxx

peggy gatto said...

this is me leaving a comment, my first comment!
I saw little michael jackson in the 70's when it was the jackson 5, he was the star then!!!

Sherry Goodloe said...

Sad . . . very sad. The King of Pop will be greatly missed. May he rest in peace now.

TREASUREABLE EXPRESSIONS said...

I was watching a late nite Horror movie when there was News Break...and the real horror was announced ..that Michael Jackson died at the age of 50. I truly adored him ever since I was 14 years of age. Michael Jackson was a Genius in his Dancing & Singing...he will be sorely missed.