i want you back
June 26, 2009
There has been too much death lately. Why do bad things always seem to come in 3’s? When Ed and Farrah left us it was almost expect, we had had time to process a world without them on our screens. Michael though, he came as a surprise. For me he was the only one of the three who was a real icon in my eyes. Someone i had grown up with and admired. Seen at the height of his game. I knew of Farrah and the Angels. I recognized McMahons voice from old shows, but Michael was even a holiday ritual in my household. Every Halloween my family would flip on the TV and watch the full length “Thriller” mini-movie, just like we always watched “It’s a Wonderful Life” every Christmas. I had to cover my eyes whenever the one guy cam on screen and spit up blood and it still creeps me out today.
He may have led a troubled life and he may have done unspeakable things to other children, but today I will mourn the loss a musical genius and someone who brought such joy to me in my childhood and continues to lift my spirits when I am down and remind me to keep knocking down barriers to make this world a better place for all.
I hope you have finally found peace in your life Michael. I wish only the best for your family and I hope you and Farrah and Ed are having a great party tonight and dancing to P.Y.T. wherever you are now.
Here is a video of one of my favorite MJ songs.
and some Jackson 5 with a guest appearance by Mr. Cosby:
