I'm an enthusiastic devotee of Michael Jackson because ... he was a master at each & every one of his gifts/crafts. He had a way of luring you in & mesmerizing you with everything he did. He had this raw natural talent & charisma. We saw him, we had him & I think a talent like his only comes around once. He was a true gift but of the rarest form. He was a real artist & truly different from all the others in every way possible. Not one thing Michael did can be duplicated. No one will ever touch the world & accomplish what he did, the way he did & become what he did to the millions around the world. No one will ever make you feel the way he did when you listened to his songs, saw him perform or even saw him as the shy endearing man he was.

He broke records, racial barriers, he was a humanitarian, he loved everyone & brought the world together. He was a good person. Brooke Shields said that Michael saw everything with his heart. I believe that to be true & I think that in itself answers why people should be so appreciative this man.

I often think about Michael Jackson as the icon & legend he is. I think it's a testament to his artistry to have so many things that people can instantly identify him with - especially for people who may not necessarily be the biggest fan of his. It really shows his impact & I find it amazing how an instrumental intro to a song, certain dance move or pose can be something that people see & just know it's Michael Jackson. Most artists are lucky to have one (possibly two) of those things that are iconic to their artistry, but when thinking of Michael ... what wasn't iconic?

I am glad I was alive to experience the world of our timeless icon & legend ... Michael Jackson. I love you, Michael ... for life, for longer, forever.

Love always, Stacey