He Had a Gift

he had a gift and could entertain
but flushed it all straight down the drain

he had a gift I wish I had the same
yet it destroyed him - this life of fame

forgive me dear michael for pointing the finger
please know in my heart the memory will linger

a life without balance to the extreme
leaves but little room to expand and dream

in the end we saw what was painfully not right
as the price that one pays living in the spot light

for as the media watched your every move
you took to fantasy and lost your grove

and in the end, there was not a good bye
only unsettling news and a world sigh

a pause to reflect upon responsibility and guilt
and the limelight pedestal so fragily built

may you be in a place that you'll find spiritual healing
for we saw the little child in you had the tenderest feelings

and Gladys Knight you are an inspiration
thank you for your words and level dedication

how grateful I am for your example in gospel praise
a woman of God, humble and grateful throughout your days

as in the end it is God and family that matters
not money, fame, or that one news spot that flatters

Michael Jackson's death was "God's plan"
says Gladys Knight
Friday, September 04, 2009, 08:00
click on the title to read the article
www.thisisnottingham.co.uk