Beacon

remembering Michael Jackson

For years
Your antics embarrassed us
But now you've left
And the world has woken in response

Never gone, we now re-affirm
Was your singular, unique talent
Your real influence in shaping song
And by this, you re-shaped the world

Man in the mirror
You've played your stage role
in the drama of healing the world

Boy forever lost
We forgive and embrace you
As we must, despite our species' countless transgressions