Farewell to a King

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    Farewell to a King

    Farewell to a King Getting in my car I turned the radio on
     Stunned when I heard a king was gone
     Another icon of my life
     Placed to shine in the sky of eternity’s night

     A star of royalty blazing bright
     The King of Pop who was such a delight
     To his millions and millions of fans
     That adored him across many lands

     We watched his showmanship come alive
    When he sang lead for the Jackson five
     A young and budding superstar
    Who knew that he would go so far

    As to become a household name
     Whose legacy will forever remain
    Written across the pages of History
    This king of pop whose boundless popularity
     
    Propelled King Michael, music’s most precious icon
    To a plateau that will forever live on
     And on eternity’s stage we know he’ll do well
    Weaving his magical musical spell

     And when it’s our turn to exit life’s race
     And we go to that special place
    I know his performance will be electric and rare
    To see him perform I’ve Got to be there
     
    H. Wilson

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    AmadeusEx commented on Farewell to a King

    07-02-2009

    fitting eulogy to a miracle maker like MJ...that was definitely a shocking day, so strange and unexpected...nice poem

    Delmarvapoet1

    07/03/2009

    Thank you, this iin no way can pay true homage to a man who touched the world through his showmanship and music

    robynize commented on Farewell to a King

    06-25-2009

    This is awesome! I grew up on Michael and his music has been there through my ups and downs and different stages of life. He is tragically gone. No matter how eccentric he was, he was most certainly the King of Pop and a talent the world will sorely miss. I am so sad, thank you for this poem, a wonderful ode and expression of my own feelings. Love this, thank you!

    Delmarvapoet1

    06/26/2009

    Iremember when they first cam out with Iwant you back. I followed his career over the years watching him metamorph to the greates entertainer that ever lived. Sadly the King has passed

    When power leads man towards arrogance, poetry reminds him of his limitations. When power narrows the area of man's concern, poetry reminds him of the richness and diversity of existence. When power corrupts, poetry cleanses.

    John F. Kennedy (1917-1963) Thirty-fifth President of the USA

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