I will remember Michael Jackson as the King of Pop

" For you are not alone,
For I am here with you "

It was saddening to know the shocking departure of Michael Jackson. He thrilled us with so many hit singles that will stay evergreen. He was the past, and he is the future. He is the real pop deal and undoubtedly the one and only King of Pop. This was how i first heard the news.

Dad: WC, you wanna go breakfast?

Me: Er... okay (I was still half asleep)

Dad: Then faster get up.

Me: Okay...

Dad: You wanna know something shocking i heard this morning?

Me: (Still half asleep and not wanting to get up) Er... yeah?

Dad: Michael Jackson died early this morning.

Me: (Wide awake immediately) What... Serious? (Shocked)

Dad: Yeah... The radio station is now talking about it...

Then the news flocked the radio and TV stations. The SMS circulated. The Facebook. Even when i went out for breakfast, the owner of the shop was talking about it. Michael Jackson is- i will use the present tense, an international popstar sensation! He is truly a music icon and defines pop music like no other. Honestly, i did not grow up listening to his songs, but how can you not like them?

Thriller. Man in the mirror. Heal the world. We are the world. Billie jeans. Beat it. I'll be there. You're not alone. Black or white. Bad. Smooth criminal. Human nature. Wanna be startin' something. The way you make me feel. The Earth song. Don't stop til you get enough. And the list goes on and on!

I don't recall any MJ moments in my life either. But i envy my mother and my aunt who attended his concert in Malaysia years ago. If i were given a chance to go for his concert, i would. He is the best performer in the world and his concert is top-notch . His moonwalking is absolutely amazing! 8tv played his Dangerous concert in Bucharest recently and apart from his A list of songs, he is magical and unique on stage.

When i surfed the Net for further news about his death, i read some nasty comments about him. Because of his scandal, people bad-mouthed him and even his death, they did not sympathize. Despite his scandal, i choose to remember him as the King of Pop. The man who made pop music so great. The man with fascinating dance moves. The man whose voice has touched the hearts of many. And the man who made the world a better place.

Michael Jackson! Though you may be gone, you left us with the best gift you can give to the world. With respect and gratitude, i sincerely thank you. wc09 wipes tears.

" Though we're far apart,
You're always in my heart. "