My Tribute to Michael Jackson

The man would have been 51 yesterday
But never lived to see his 51st
His life constantly watched,
Viewed under a microscope
His soul and every action
Stripped raw and exposed
Even in death, he couldn't rest in peace
Constant rumour mills work relentlessly
What do these seek to achieve
No one knows...
The truth?
That is something only he will know
Forever sealed in his heart.

He chose a path
Where music brought souls together
The language that transcended
Beyond all barriers
Young or old
Colour or creed
Everyone knew that name so deep
Songs that spoke out
Songs that touched
Songs that united
Songs that fired
Man in the mirror
Fragile beyond words
Life put out there
Torn to shreds

A human like any other
A mother's son
A father's flesh
Brothers and sisters in arms
A son's shelter
A daughter's care-giver
A friend's pillar
A cause fighter
Spare him now,
No more grief and strife
Remember the good
Forgive the wrongs
A heart so big
Yet so alone
Man in the mirror
A soul forlorn