A Simple Thank You to MJ

  - Tribute to MJ in poetry - 

2009 - Written by Amal Alkaff Coad

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Today for you, we mourn 

Our hearts ripped torn

by news of your demise

your parting seemed so unprecise.

Who would have guessed 

your parting was so pressed

No warning 

No preparing

we were waiting for a comeback 

for your new release to shake and crack

the new generation

that does not yet understand your sensation

Like maternal love, your music & sound

nurtured, made our spirits bound

the beat made us reel 

your rhythmic lyric made us feel

One of a few 

that MJ was you

we suspected your sadness

we never assumed madness

we just loved your music

for us it was terrific

if your life had been different 

you would not be so iridescent

I'm sorry your life so torturous it had to be 

for without that we would never see

what wonderful sounds you could deliver

for our ears and senses to quiver

Thank you for the innovation

thank you for the motivation

thank you for moving our generation

thank you for giving us our sensation

Amal

26th June 2009