This is how I remember Michael Jackson and how I choose to honor him in my memory with this small tribute to a real legend in the world of entertainment!
Michael truly was the “king of pop” and an icon in the area of music, dance and video. I grew up in the MTV generation in the late 70′s and 80′s where Michael Jackson topped the charts, won numerous Grammys and broke all kinds of records and crossed all kinds of barriers in the industry. He was a revolutionary and I, like millions of others the world over, loved him. Not only for his musical genius and unending talent but for his kindness and generosity.
I am so saddened that this society’s obsession with celebrity and the media’s reckless handling of information that placates that obsession had such a profound impact on the many “faces” of Michael Jackson. He was a child star that was treated in too many ways as an adult and forced to behave as one at too tender an age. He was ”worshipped” in a manner that should only be exclusive to God alone and that is what had the most major impact on what became of Michael in his personal life – which by the way, should be no ones business except his family and close personal friends! This society and the public should feel personally responsible and mourn not only this very talented and beautiful man’s death but also people and the media collectively should admit, with shame, our hand in the problems and troubles that this man suffered. We should realize this and make a point to turn away from these types of idolization!
But all of that aside, I truly loved Michael Jackson for his amazing talent, drive, kindness, gentleness and beauty. Even though I am not a singer I was a dancer since the age of 3 and Michael sure had a positive impact on my life. Also, as a writer and a creative artist I can truly say that MJ’s many gifts have inspired me in tremendous ways as they have countless other artists the world over! I believe he had a lovely heart and did care deeply for others, social justice and the serious problems of this world. I pray that he is resting in peace!
I love you Michael Jackson and feel very blessed to have experienced the many talents that God gave you to share with us for the brief time you spent on this earth. Thank you. R.I.P.
You can listen to my song tributes to Michael Jackson over at Kissaki Beat on blip.fm – click here!
