Creative Traditional:

[Poeticgmama]

My Tribute to Michael Jackson
By Stephanie Storey-Morant

“DEAR MICHAEL”
I almost cried when I heard you died
Because so much of you lives on the inside
Without you here Michael what will I do?
“It’s the Falling in Love,” that carries me through.

You were a Thriller, and that’s a fact
I can’t lie, Michael, “I want you Back”
Because you were one person who will not be defeated
What you’ve done for Music, no one can “Beat It.”

Yes, you’ll be remembered for your dance moves and songs
Why didn’t “Billy Jean” just leave you alone?
Because I was your “Girlfriend” way back when
And our friendship will never end.

If you were here today,
I would “Rock with You”
I “Wanna Be Starting Something”
Yes this is true

Michael Jackson, You were “Off the Wall”
Because nothing you done was ever small.
Your legacy to life will always remain
Michael Jackson is a household name

All of my friends knew what you meant to me
Because I learned your songs like the ABC’s
Michael you were Dangerous, and simply great
So all over the world we now celebrate

Because you stamped our hearts and minds with Love
And we’ll never forget the glittered white glove
Or the moonwalk, “I can’t help it”
Michael Jackson, you’re as good as it gets

I could never name all of your deeds
But you taught many that you can succeed
“Don’t stop til you get enough” surely describes you
And those to follow want to be Michael too

“The way you make me feel” is certainly wild
Because you “BEN” “BAD” since your were a child
Not many artists can walk in your shoes
So I was devastated when I got the news

But I got up, because I had to “Jam”
For you Michael, that’s just how I am
I’m inspired by your “Human Nature” and taste
And I’m “Speechless” when you swivel your waist

You were one “Smooth Criminal” M J
“I can’t stop Loving you,” is what I’m trying to say
No, for you I didn’t cry.
I had to “Keep the Faith” it was a lie

Where would I be, if you were gone?
I could “Scream” but I’m not alone
Because I can agree, and you were right
It doesn’t matter if you’re “Black or White.”

Because you were loved by every boy and girl
And Michael you strived to “Heal the World.”
But some wanted to find fault in you
Just “Leave me Alone” back then rang true

For that “Man in the Mirror” was in a bad place
I “Remember the Time” and the look on your face
Then I didn’t know how to feel
What they were saying couldn’t be real

At least deep down I hoped they were wrong
And Today “You are not Alone”
Take it from this “PYT”
We could never destroy your legacy.

You continued on even after the “Carousel” ride
When people wanted to get inside
They wanted to destroy Neverland
But this “Lady in Your Life” understands

They couldn’t believe in what they couldn’t see
And you even asked “Why you wanna trip on me?”
“In the closet” you went cause you had no fight
Because they had you “Working day and Night”

Trying to see what you were about
They tried to “Burn this disco out.”
But your light lives on for all to see
So Michael, please “Smile” for me

Yes the “Jam” goes on so rest in Peace
I’ll make sure the music never ceases
Within my heart and spirit too
“Gone Too Soon,” now describes you

Yes,
Rest Now Michael and take Joy in knowing
We are embracing your home going
It took us by surprise but we’ll be ok
You’re free now Michael, “Fly Away.”


MICHAEL JACKSON
1958-2009