Blogs by Linda Law
Michael Jackson .....revisited
11/1/2009 5:55:28 PM
It's been awhile since MJ died, and still the tears come up when I think of how his death affected me and so many others. How can his death pull at me...a more than middle aged woman, sensible? Responsible? and perhaps a little strange?
Joe is my partner in life, and he's the opposite of me in most things. He is very intelligent, handsome, quiet, frugal, and no-nonsense. I am noisy, always laughing, not too brilliant, not too dumb, getting along, working hard at everything as nothing comes too easy; and....I haven't come to grips with growing old! Yup... I said it. I admit it. I know...age is just a number! Whoever said that was old too and trying to convince him/herself that getting old in years doesn't matter. Sure, life goes on, and I've been doing my best to grow old gracefully...but...hey...who am I fooling?
Anyway, I love Michael Jackson, and I don't care who knows it...or who likes it. I only saw the good in him, and something about his sweet spirit connected with me many years ago. I felt his pain, his loneliness, and his constant search to do better, achieve more, and be loved. Even as a granny, I had every CD, and played them in my car often. I rarely missed a TV special, or interview, although I never got to see a live concert. Michael made me laugh, and he made my body move, and he filled me with love for mankind and for the earth.
Joe isn't one to listen to MJ but he respects my way of appreciating a God-given talent, and so, when the new movie "This is it" the last rehearsals of MJ before his death, were scheduled to be released, I knew in my heart...that I would be one of the first to buy a ticket. The movie opened this week, and Joe offered to take me to the movies this morning...to see MJ! I couldn't believe it. This was certainly a way of offering his love to me; and I was so excited for both...the offer to treat me to the movie...and actually getting to see the movie.
We went to see the movie this morning. There wasn't a sound throughout the large theater. All ages, and I mean all age groups were in attendance, and it was silent in that movie...no one wanted to miss one single second of Michael! This was a beautiful experience, and the tears fell, even when things happened that were happy....just knowing that he is gone...that these were some of the last words, last songs, last thoughts he made before his death..just choked me with emotion. The beauty of his talent was not overshadowed; however....his kindness, his thoughtfulness, his gentle way with the dancers, the many staff who worked, and participated in this amazing concert preparation....those were the things, the actions that stood out throughout the film.
MJ was an amazing talent; one that God gave to a special child, and he was never satisfied with anything mediocre...he demanded the best from everyone; but mainly from himself. There are so many beautiful parts in the movie that fill you with unbelievable emotion. His love of others, his concern for everyone around him, and his passion for being kind to others glowed throughout the film. His love of the planet, this earth we inhabit, and the way we are destroying it and one another just oozed from his heart to his words. This was one of the most beautiful films I've seen in many years. It is amazing.
I looked over at Joe every once in awhile, because he isn't a toe-tapper like me, and he sits silently thru a movie no matter what movie is on the screen...while I am forcing myself to be quiet...not to comment, not to sign or jump up and dance! Thankfully, I had stuffed three Kleenex into my purse thinking that I might have to blow my nose, but not in preparation for crying over Michael AGAIN! I did cry, alot..but they were happy tears for the most part; although some tears were simply for the loss of this kind and gentle man, but for who the world has lost, but I know that Heaven has gained!
In the car after the movie, Joe said, "That was a beautiful movie, well put together, and it gave me an insight to this man that I had never known before...actually, never thought I would understand." I was shocked to hear Joe say such wonderful things about one of my idols. Joe doesn't waste words, and he doesn't lie. He said he was "moved" by the film, and how kind and gentle he was with the crew and the dancers, and how dedicated he was to making everything perfect...beyond perfection.
Naturally, many of you will laugh at this opinion, and that is your choice. Many of you will agree, because you have a soft spot for MJ. Either way, you will not waste your money on this ticket....and you will be cheating yourself if you decide to not like it before you even see it. There are some amazingly gorgeous scenes about the planet, and our earth, that will astound you. His words will fill you with love and give you thought to think again about yourself, to look inside yourself...and to be kinder to one another... I love him more now..and I didn't think that would be possible!
Hugs and love from Lindalaw
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