For All You Michael Jackson Fans

"Love from the Heart of a King"
by:  Eric L. Boddie 

Do you “Remember the Time” 
When I couldn’t get you out of my mind 
You were just “Another Part of Me” 
Not just like “Billie Jean” you see 
And I never wanted to say “She’s Out of My Life” 
Because only a “P.Y.T.” could become my wife 
I wanted the ultimate “Thriller,” and you were so “Bad” 
And I never felt like a “Stranger in Moscow,” I’m so glad 
Don’t you remember when we met, “Dirty Diana” wanted to take me to the stall 
But you, and only you, had what it took to make me get up “Off the Wall” 
So there was “Blood on the Dance Floor,” but I did not care 
All because you always said yes when I asked, “Will You Be There” 
You never told me to “Beat It,” you never made me “Scream” 
You never cared about “Black or White,” or demanded me to “Jam” while on your team 
You only wanted the truth, that’s all you told me to ever do 
You tried your best to “Heal the World,” but I just wanted to “Rock with You” 
But, as you already know, “They Don’t Care About Us” 
I guess it’s just “Human Nature,” there is nothing more to discuss 
Just remember that “You Are Not Alone” 
“The Way You Make Me Feel,” keeps me near the phone 
Only that way can the “Smooth Criminal” feel superior 
How do I know, I simply asked the “Man in the Mirror”
Copyright © | Year Posted 2015

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Scott Avatar
October 5, 2015 at 9:51 AM
Now you know I had to skip a few of you to check this one out. MJ was the man, no doubt, no doubt!!! Be still my heart MJ on the wall of EBODDIE. WOW!!!
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September 13, 2015 at 9:44 AM
Hi Eric...simply OUTSTANDING!!! I'm proud to say I'm a HUGE - MJ fan and this tribute is one I'll treasure forever..I've written something for him called 'Invinsible King' a while back, but nothing this prolific *******(:heers, Tbang
Boddie Avatar
September 14, 2015 at 3:20 PM
thank you thabang and I am sure your tribute is equally good....I will check it out as soon as I get a chance....got so much going on....
Y. Avatar
September 12, 2015 at 6:54 PM
Wow! Eric, l loved MJ and I loved this piece. This was an excellent tribute to the "King Of Pop" :-) Alexis 7 P.S. one of my favorite song's of MJ's is "The Lady In My Life".
Boddie Avatar
September 14, 2015 at 3:19 PM
I almost put that one in alexis but "She's Out of my Life" made more sense in that spot....lol
Andresen Avatar
September 12, 2015 at 2:15 PM
- Not exactly a fan ...... however, he made a lot of good music - A great writing, Eric :) - Best wishes for a beautiful weekend :)- hugs // Anne-Lise :)
Boddie Avatar
September 14, 2015 at 3:18 PM
thank you anne....I am almost catching up now....lol
Smith Avatar
September 11, 2015 at 5:16 PM
Funny I had a YouTube mix going today and Billie Jean came on....nice incorporating the titles.
Boddie Avatar
September 14, 2015 at 3:15 PM
thank you tim....I am a HUGE mj fan but prince is my favorite artist of all....a big influence on my art....
Allison Avatar
September 11, 2015 at 4:04 PM
Very creative write Eric he was an amazing talent - you could have squeezed 'Ben' in there too!:-) hugs Jan xx
Boddie Avatar
September 14, 2015 at 3:13 PM
thank you jan....since I wrote from a man's point of view, it would be hard for me to put ben in without putting hate in the poem....and I just wouldn't do that....lol....even though I have poems for the haters....lol
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