Michael Jackson did not die on the 25th of June, 2009. Only his body died. He lives on in our memories in more ways than we will ever know! The man in the mirror has traversed space-time and is now in Neverland. Like a colorful caterpillar he has metamorphised into the Peter Pan he dreamed of becoming; he has gained the childhood freedom that was denied him in this world. And now it is for each one of us left behind to help stop and prevent all the horrible suffering that kills the spirit of innocence of so many children, and perpetuates the cycle of abuse all over again!
I do not write these words as a fan, because I am a fan of no one. Having met him once back in the early 80s I have a sense of the real Michael too few ever got to know; a truly loving, sensitive, gentle and caring but also lonely person who was often unsure who his real friends were, who he could trust and love. What is certain is this: some of his songs really managed to break barriers and transcend petit-mindedness, providing us a sense that our dreams, hopes and aspirations for humanity are validated.
And now that he is departed, let his own words speak louder than mine:
"I'm Starting With The Man In The Mirror
I'm Asking Him To Change His Ways
And No Message Could Have Been Any Clearer
If You Wanna Make The World A Better Place
Take A Look At Yourself, And Then Make A Change"
- Michael Jackson, 1958 - 2009
(from his Number-One Hit "Man In The Mirror", 1987)
Sorry we did not get to become close friends...we'd have been a formidable two!
Love, peace,
The Free Advice Man
PS: Note concerning part of the lyrics of a copyrighted song by Michael Jackson; this falls under the fair-use and proper accreditation exemptions, and is not a violation of copyright.
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