Devil’s Advocate

I am compelled to play the devils advocate,

I will apologize in advance if offence is taken,

For none is in any way intended,

Just an attempt to lay open a stark and sad truth.

For my son who has said that his children are everything,

That his little girl is a gift from Heaven,

And Michael Jackson, who declared his children,

Meant everything to him, but they speak not the truth.

For in truth the need for the drugs of their addiction,

Took precedence over all else in life,

They were willing to sacrifice their children’s fathers,

Showing that indeed, the drugs meant more than even life.

My son, thus far is lucky, for the law stepped in,

And his family, too, and have put him on probation and re-hab.

So his children have a chance to know and love their dad.

And he has the responsibility and chance to back up his words.

But Mr. Jackson, such a gentle soul,

(As well as countless others each day)

Has selfishly taken any chance from his loved ones,

To ever fully know of his love.