Goodbye, MJ

Michael Joseph Jackson or Michael Jackson to the millions of fans that have loved him died June 25, 2009. I am not a Michael Jackson fan although I grew up with his songs being played on most radio stations. The artist in him is undoubtedly one of the finest. A male soprano (too rare can a male sing in fine falsetto the way he does), a songwriter and a record producer rolled into one. The world might not be able to see someone like him again. He is legendary. It saddens me though that even his death is being haunted by controversy.


There have been rumors circulating that he died due to drug overdose, perhaps a sedative as his nutritionist is claiming. His father is also asking for another autopsy. Another controversy is the custody of his children. The Jackson family expressed that they will not let the custody of the kids be given to anyone else but them. The whole world is still awaiting for the place where his remain will be buried. Hollywood news are pointing to Neverland Ranch although the family said they still don´t have any decision.

In our household, we grew up hearing his song eventhough no one really adores him that much. Growing up in the 80ś, you can´t help but listen to his music. I mean , they are everywhere. Even those brightly colored buses in Edsa are showing his concert in Bucharest. And yes, let me admit, I have a very special liking to three of his songs; Man in the Mirror, Heal the World and We are the World. Yes, MJ is already dead but these songs will always echo his advocacies. Everyone is a sinner so let us stop throwing stones at him and start working for a better world.

May his soul find the peace that he was not able to get her on Earth.