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Michael Jackson

When I think about Michael, my eyes start to tear He never learned to love, the man in the mirror His gifts Thriller and Bad, made him the king of pop A true innovator, creating the moon walk That dirty Diana, never gave him a kiss He was a smooth criminal, we were the witness Loved by many millions, he lived behind his gate Neverland his prison, prescription pills his fate A life not fully lived, too soon came to an end He preferred fantasy, a strange world of pretend He started to early, wanted to be a child A part of him missing, his talking voice so mild Still whenever he sang, he created fashion What could ever compare, with that kind of passion? He continues to dance, an image on our screen He was one of a kind, the best I've ever seen

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Arthur Vaso

Date: 1/21/2015 8:33:00 PM

I think you have captured the essense of the man here, a great performer, and a somewhat sad life, this poem explains his life so well! See I get will get around to all poems at some point!!! :) And I think he was innocent too, he just wanted to recapture his childhood.

Casarah Nance

Date: 9/2/2014 8:59:00 PM

He was definatly a talented preformer. I liked this, remember the good things, forget the taint the media painted on him.

Richard Lamoureux
Date: 9/2/2014 10:44:00 PM

I believe he was a true innocent.

Eileen Manassian

Date: 4/27/2013 9:23:00 PM

You like Michael Jackson??? When I was in high school in the US, everyone knew I was a Michael Jackson fan! I wore the pins and everything...hung the posters...the whole deal. Do you know his song Butterflies or...Whatever Happens? It just doesn't get better. BTW...your Canadian Bryan Adams is another fav of mine. He just speaks to my soul. Great write about Michael. :)

Richard Lamoureux
Date: 4/27/2013 9:31:00 PM

I don't listen to his music often but it does make me want to dance.

Poet Destroyer A

Date: 12/8/2012 7:59:00 PM

Richard, your poem is amazing and great love MJ... always pd

Richard Lamoureux
Date: 12/8/2012 10:04:00 PM

thanks Linda

Poet Destroyer A

Date: 12/8/2012 7:59:00 PM

soup mail..

Richard Lamoureux
Date: 12/8/2012 10:05:00 PM

on my way.

Carma Sanderson

Date: 12/2/2012 5:49:00 PM

Wow " Richard amazing write, so well structured, and you took the words right from my mouth, I was going to do a Michael Jackson poem, but how can I compare to this astounding pen!! Lol I liked it... Xoxo Carma

Richard Lamoureux
Date: 12/2/2012 7:14:00 PM

Thanks again Carma!

Jon A Cavanaugh

Date: 11/30/2012 11:22:00 PM

Beautifully written poem. And what a gifted talent the world lost.

Harry Horsman

Date: 11/29/2012 3:41:00 PM

i cannot argue with your sentiment here, Richard.. does seem there is always a price to pay, for having giften talent!! I like this poem!!!!

Richard Lamoureux
Date: 11/30/2012 10:55:00 AM

Thanks for taking time to look through so many poems.

Kabuteng P.Ink K.

Date: 11/29/2012 11:30:00 AM

Yes, there are just amazing persons who you never meet personally but touch you profoundly through their beings and works-- they are gems, and I think that Michael was one of them... so sad how his life turned out to be, but yes very grateful for the legacy he left-- thank you for your very kind comments, it was a pleasure to share that here. I liked how you incorporated titles and lines of his songs here...I have been playing around with the same idea too(not Michael's songs, but other artists)

Richard Lamoureux
Date: 11/29/2012 11:52:00 AM

Glad you stopped by, let me know when you have written one, would love to read.

Anne-Lise Andresen

Date: 11/29/2012 10:49:00 AM

Very well written, Richard. - I have a Clerihew about M.J. - Read it if you want. - oxox / / Anne-Lise :)

Richard Lamoureux
Date: 11/29/2012 11:52:00 AM

what is the name of your poem???

Cecilia Macfarlane

Date: 11/29/2012 9:44:00 AM

Awesome summary of MJ....he will continue to live in out hearts forever. When I hear his songs, I have to get up and dance. He will always be the King of Pop! Excellent write! Hugs

Richard Lamoureux
Date: 11/29/2012 11:54:00 AM

Me to, his time was my time, still love his music and I love to dance.

Cecilia Macfarlane

Date: 11/29/2012 9:44:00 AM

Awesome summary of MJ....he will continue to live in out hearts forever. When I hear his songs, I have to get up and dance. He will always be the King of Pop! Excellent write! Hugs

Janet Muthoni

Date: 11/29/2012 9:31:00 AM

Awesome description Richard......

Andrea Dietrich

Date: 11/29/2012 8:02:00 AM

a wonderful tribute for him here. I even heard on the news the other day that he died a virgin. It would not surprise me that Lisa Presley lied about that part of her life with him. One like Michael is not meant for our world of taboos. He was a very unique and gifted individual.

Richard Lamoureux
Date: 11/29/2012 8:36:00 AM

I agree, he was a man child.

Jack Ellison

Date: 11/29/2012 7:14:00 AM

Michael Jackson as a person... wonderfully but sadly described! He will be remembered forever! Touching...

Richard Lamoureux
Date: 11/29/2012 7:29:00 AM

Thanks Jack.

Yvette Lisa Ndlovu

Date: 11/29/2012 6:50:00 AM

So true and touching. I think my eyes are tearing too. ... Yvette Lisa

Richard Lamoureux
Date: 11/29/2012 7:29:00 AM

I watched a special last night, he was an amazing talent.