Michael Jackson

If you watch Michael Jackson
When he was a boy,
You will smile and delight
In his unabashed joy.

He commanded the stage,
All his brothers mere props,
For as young as he was,
He pulled out all the stops.

Check the Spike Lee biopic
And you’ll be impressed
At the talent and energy
Jackson possessed.

We all heard of his problems – 
Each habit and flaw – 
But when up on the stage,
He was worthy of awe.
Copyright © | Year Posted 2016

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Makama Avatar
February 18, 2016 at 9:26 AM
This is wonderful and lovely. Nice poetry here dear friend.
Smith Avatar
February 13, 2016 at 7:13 PM
What a great talent on stage Ilene. I will have to check out that Spike Lee bio...wonderful tribute
Allison Avatar
February 13, 2016 at 7:06 PM
He was an incredible entertainer Ilene ... the most important thing is his music lives on:-) hugs Jan xx
Manassian Avatar
February 13, 2016 at 7:04 PM
YES YES YES!!! I was a die hard Michael fan in high school. Everyone knew. I wore the pins and everything. That's when Thriller came out. Whatever issues he was going through....personally, Michael was a consummate entertainer. Great write.
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