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5:45 pm
July 26, 2009
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Rachel
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Dear Michael,
I remember the first time I ever saw you perform. I was ten years old and my cousin was obsessed with “Thriller” and insisted that I watch the video. I have to say it scared the hell out of me! Now thirteen years on I can appreciate it for what it was – simply mind blowing and one of it's kind. I never have, and doubt I will ever again, see a video that is so innovative. It's almost like the screen comes to life. Ever since that moment I have been a fan.
I myself am a singer and my Mum is always telling me that i was singing before I could talk! It brings me so much happiness and I guess that's why I appreciate your music so much, because I know it's what you live for too. I know every single word has meaning and is sincere. We don't hear that in music anymore and I honestly don't know if we ever will again. Anybody can make a record, but it takes someone very special to touch someone so deep and inspire them. You do this and for that I want to say thank you.
Not only this but you inspire people to be better, to make something of themselves and to help others whenever they can. One of my favourite songs is “Gone Too Soon” and when I think of it I smile. I know that the words have a sad story behind them but if you look further than that you can see the real meaning of the song. Highlighting things that are considered taboo. You truly are an amazing person. You gave so much and took so little in return. I cannot imagine what you must have gone through when people you considered your friends took advantage of you and made up hurtful and disgusting allegations. However, you never let this deter you. You still invited people into your home, your private sanctuary, and helped others whenever you could. Even after your were horrifically burnt during the Pepsi commercial you turned it into a positive and built a burns unit. No-one would have begrudged you keeping that money to yourself but you chose to help others with it. It takes my breath away just to think of how generous you are.
I never had the chance to come and see you perform because I was too young, however I am sure you would have blown me away. Your presence is simply amazing and people relate to you on so many levels. We, your fans, love you and always will. You bring so much happiness to us. I don't think you will ever know how much we love you, but we know how much you love us.
I also wanted to share my favourite poem with you:
Do not stand at my grave and weep,
I am not there, I do not sleep.
I am in a thousand winds that blow,
I am the softly falling snow.
I am the gentle showers of rain,
I am the fields of ripening grain.
I am in the morning hush,
I am in the graceful rush
Of beautiful birds in circling flight,
I am the star shine of the night.
I am in the flowers that bloom,
I am in a quiet room.
I am in the birds that sing,
I am in each lovely thing.
Do not stand at my grave and cry,
I am not there. I do not die.
The words have a special meaning to me and I think that they were beautiful. I refuse to believe that you are gone from us and until I have 100% proof that you are no longer on this earth then I will keep believing this. If however you are gone then I will think of you every time I hear the above poem as it depicts how I want to remember you. I hope that you have the chance to read the amazing comments and heartfelt letters that people have written about you. It just shows that there are still people in the world who believe in good and not evil.
I love you Michael and wherever you are I hope you are safe and well. You deserve it.
Much love,
Rachel xx
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5:58 pm
July 26, 2009
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tis_ruthy
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Those are such moving words. Almost crying here. I have been reading online about Michael's vitiligo and lupus. He went through so much and the media just ripped him apart. That poem is beautiful, Do not stand at my grave and weep….my mother died in febuary this year and my brother a month later and i wrote a eulogy for my brother and my sister read out that poem at his funeral.
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6:08 pm
July 26, 2009
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Beautiful Words …. Simple Well Put … .
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“Michael … I understand … I am sad I never got to talk to you … like a normal person.”
*Sweet Sweet Earth Angel A.K.A. Michael* |
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6:10 pm
July 26, 2009
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Rachel
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tis_ruthy said:
Those are such moving words. Almost crying here. I have been reading online about Michael's vitiligo and lupus. He went through so much and the media just ripped him apart. That poem is beautiful, Do not stand at my grave and weep….my mother died in febuary this year and my brother a month later and i wrote a eulogy for my brother and my sister read out that poem at his funeral.
Thank you so much! I am so sorry to hear about your sadness. I cannot imagine what it must have been like to lose two family members in such a short space of time. You have had a rough year and I pray that things are better for you now.
It really is a beautiful poem and it has so much meaning for so many people. It just sounded like the kind of thing that Michael would appreciate.
I also agree with you about the press. They never let up on him and it makes me sooo angry. He never did anything but try to help people and was labeled a “wacko” because of it. Yet there are very bad people out there. I just feel so sorry for Michael. I'm starting to get upset all over again 
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6:58 pm
July 26, 2009
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BelieverAngel90 said:
Beautiful Words …. Simple Well Put ….
Thank you! I just got the urge to write what I was feeling and this is what poured out
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7:11 pm
July 26, 2009
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thankyou for your kind words, lol were a right pair ive been sobbing my heart out…take care
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7:11 pm
July 26, 2009
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Post edited 12:23 pm – July 27, 2009 by tis_ruthy
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10:51 am
July 29, 2009
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Very well said My favorite part of Thriller is when they are in the movie theater and the girl is getting so scared and Michael is SHOVING popcorn in his face and laughing … i can't help but laugh every time. He's so adorable!
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11:09 am
July 29, 2009
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I almost cried reading your words.. they touched my heart…
I can refer to a lot of what you wrote and just wanted to let you know you're not alone with your feelings!
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