So Passes the King of Pop

At 2:26pm today, Michael Jackson suffered a cardiac arrest and passed on. He was fifty years old. Some say it's too soon, and the Online Media Wolves should give it some time and show a little respect before we start picking apart his life. But this is how we mourn- so I say, 'Don't Stop Till You Get Enough.'

Michael, you were a star. We only wanted one thing, and that was to Rock With You.

It seems like you were always there, when I look back at my life. I'll never forget that night at the drive-in, a special showing of Captain EO. That was our first date, and now The Girl is Mine. Every time I look at her I remember what you said in Billie Jean. "Always be careful what you do, and don't go around breaking girls' hearts." Well, I try to treat her right, Michael. I hope I make you proud.

I don't know how many times I heard them mention that Pepsi commercial on the news today. I want to tell those news anchors to Beat It, cause I Just Can't Stop Loving You. We know that through all the scandals, you never did anything that Bad. And I know America understands when I talk about The Way You Make Me Feel. We love you, Michael. And all your detractors need to take a look at the Man In The Mirror.

Another Part of Me cringes when I Remember the Time you held little Blanket out of that window though. I chalk it up to stress. I try to imagine how I'd feel if I had crazed fans following me around all the time, clamoring after me. It would make me want to hide In the Closet.

Whatever happens, Michael. I want you to know that You Are Not Alone.

We lay this flower on the tomb of kings, and weep for our loss.

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