Yes. It was Michael.Never knew that.
I came home to watch the memorial service on CNN. On my way home I scanned the radio for a live feed. I found one on 1380AM. It was not until I heard the first song. The first speaker. That I began to get emotional. Crying.
A buddy of mine asked me the other day, "Why are all these people crying like they KNEW Michael Jackson." Well, I am one of those people, I didn't KNOW MJ. But yet, I am sitting in my fitness center all emotional. Not crying anymore - but so devastated that this world has lost more than a rock star. We have lost a caring man. A giving man. Yes, we have plenty of those. Or, do we...?
Yes, there are those who care. Who give...but not enough. Nevertheless, the way I see it. Feel it. Michael Jackson cared beyond my comprehension. His words and deeds have proven that.
How I wish I could be like Mike. That statement/wish should help me and others re-evaluate and re-define ourselves. In death we MUST learn.
Words from Al Sharpton:
"There was nothing strange about Michael...It was strange what Michael had to deal with..."
Words from Brooke Shields:
"Michael saw everything with his heart."
Written by Muata.
7 comments:
Reader Responds:
And he was a big contributor to HBCU’s that I found out this morning.
-DM
Muata responds to DM:
I am learning all types of tidbits about this Humanitarian Icon.
-Muata
DM responds to Muata:
Me to and to think I didn’t want to hear anymore or see anymore. I have truly been holding back the tears while watching this at work.
-DM
Muata responds to DM:
processing death is different for all of us. it hit me late...but i am thankful my spirit lead me down to the fitness center. watching is emotionally draining. he definitely impacted my life via song.
-Muata
Reader Response:
I cried too, and always knew that Micheal loved the world, but the world, especially the white media did not love him.
-SP
Reader Response:
Just watched the memorial. It was so touching and so moving and appropriate for a musical icon.I really enjoyed watching it! There will be those who complain about the length of time and missed programs, but the time was well spent.
-WJ
Reader Response:
Said beautifully!
-EFJ
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