As many may already know by now. I am undescriably, emensly, intensly, madly in love with Michael Jackson. The devastation I felt when I first caught wind that he had passed is indescribable. My whole heart erupted and leaked through my eyes with an immense amount of tears. My world fell apart. Those who are close to me know I am not passionate about much of anything. So this reaction came as shock to those who witnessed it. With my sudden lose; I have tried to live the past months celebrating his life and all the beautiful gifts he gave to the world. However, my heart still breaks when I come across old pictures, albums, posters, books, (yes I am THE Michael Jackson fanatic!) and the list could continue for days. To me, he was one of God’s greatest gifts to mankind that we were so undeserving of. His talent, his gracious heart, and the profound influence he has left on the musical world will always be remembered.
Michael Jackson was the perfect embodiment of the definition of an Icon. He was a leader, true innovator, and a revolution to music all around the globe. I do not believe there is one person in this world that has not been touched by his magical ingenious, whether it was an album, a song, or a cover version of one of his originals. His musical influence has passed from generation, to generation, to generation and will continue to do so.
There have been a number of imitators who have rehearsed MJ’s style and attempted to reclaim it as their own (Usher, Chris Brown, Ginuwine, Justin Timberlake, Ciara, - and this list can go on for days!!). This in particular angers me the most. I absolutely despise perpetrators!! I can’t explain the volcano that erupted within the pit of my stomach when the media was calling Chris Brown the “new” king of pop!!!!!! Absolutely despicable, especially considering every move done by chris brown was a reenactment of what MJ has ALREADY done.
In closing, I would like to say I would have married this man. There is not a shadow of doubt in my mind that knows if I had been granted the opportunity to meet him, I myself, would have dropped down on one knee and asked the Michael Jackson if he would do me the incredible honor of being my husband. Call me crazy (I’ve heard it many times before) but I could care less. Everyone asks me how I can claim I love him when I’ve never met him. All I can say is, I just do. I am madly in love with MJ and accept for who he is, what he’s done, the plastic surgery, and all his faults. Unfortunately, that day will never come for me and that thought makes me incredibly sad. But his memory, music, spirit, and legacy will always live. I LOVE YOU MJ! R.IP. August 29, 1958- June 25, 2009. Gone to Soon L
Yes, Michael Jackon was the Worlds' Icon and still is the King of Pop, sorry Chris Brown, but you're not even in the same rehlm with Mr. Jackson. I am also a fan of Jackson and I was shocked to learn of his death while I was studying abroad in Greece. I had not seen a TV for two weeks and I was told by my taxi driver, who spoke with very broken english, that Michael Jackson was dead! What? dead? this man must having trouble with the language barrier because Jackson could'nt be dead. But he was and I was shocked. The news coverage of his passing as well as his funeral was amazing. I think that 50,000+ people attended his funeral. During the MTV Music awards. I was very impressed with Madonna's speech attributed to Jackson. She spoke with such passion and she reminded us of his great accomplishments. Rest in peace Michael Jackson.
ReplyDeleteI COULDN'T AGREE MORE WITH THIS BLOG!! I love MJ...my roommates and I have spent the last few months trying to celebrate his life too. We all didn't quite realize how amazingly talented and huge he was until after his death. He has influenced every aspect of our culture including fashion, music, etc. His memorial was absolutely breath taking with the performances and all of the speakers. Michael Jackson rest in peace you are greatly missed.
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