Everywhere I visit today, Michael Jackson is the topic. Some may not understand the hype or the emotions that accompany the passing of a life, unknown to us but somehow one that touched our own. I have my own memories, born from a childhood sitting in front of a TV set, watching shows like American Bandstand, Flip Wilson and of course, The Jackson 5 show.
Off the Wall was released during my Freshman year of high school and believe me, none of us wanted to stop, we couldn’t get enough.
Thriller came along breaking all records and changed the whole idea of what music videos were, what they would become.
By the time that Bad was released, I was a busy mom of two and music didn’t play as big a part in my life. Still how could I not love Man in the Mirror and the call to be the change we wanted to see in the world.
Honestly, after that I didn’t keep up with Michael Jackson at all. He became just an eccentric character who would hit the headlines once and awhile. It is only now, after his death that I am listening to some of his later music. Today I discovered Earth Song and I realize that this is the lament of of a searching soul, my own heart sang with resonance.
Tonight has been a walk through my memories. Revisiting has been sweet but I am treasuring more the rediscovery of the artist that was always there. I mourn that his song ended so soon.
In a world filled with hate, we must still dare to hope. In a world filled with anger, we must still dare to comfort. In a world filled with despair, we must still dare to dream. And in a world filled with distrust, we must still dare to believe.
Michael Jackson
Musingwoman said,
June 29, 2009 at 6:18 am
I’m glad you shared this. I have felt similarly.
And I’d not heard Earth Song, either. Thank you for introducing me to it.
Riza said,
June 29, 2009 at 6:20 pm
*Sorry for the off-topic* Hi Cynthia, I have a blog award for you! Have a wonderful day!