
Ode to Michael JacksonOde to Michael Jackson in Free Verse More Like This
A musical veteran.
With his eyes aglow like a shooting comet
he flings his hat, dances like the flick of a shadow
and shares his talents with the universe.
I admire his acts of faith.
His good will towards man.
His appreciation towards children.
His care for the Earth.
People say he's grotesque,
bizarre.
I say he's beautiful,
unique.
He's been hit with lies.
Hurt with words.
Victimized by brutality.
But he still stands strong.
I hear him in the singing birds.
I smell him in the blooming flowers.
I see him in the rushing water.
I feel him in the blowing wind.
I taste him in his marvelous music.
With a heavy heart
I saw hi