Final Stage
… “We are going to see the King” …
Flashing silence frames the
Brilliant red atop ebony and ivory.
Pastor reassures the shocked and awed
At Staples, the Lyric, and Neverland.
… “I’ll be there” …
A Queen pays homage to this King,
His flawed perfection, complex duality,
(Forgive us our frailties
As we forgive those who judge.)
… “Gone too soon” …
Old in youth, young in death
Colorless, Androgynous Prodigy
Who lives on even though
He’s now in chamber.
… “Never dreamed you’d leave” …
Praised for one unknown,
Ridiculed for another,
All touched in some way (good or bad)
By his legacy.
… “Wadn’t nuttin’ strange ‘bout yuh daddeh!” …
Millions sympathize, criticize, politicize
This barrier breaker whose
Jekyl and Hyde personas
Accentuated human nature's paradox.
… “Be your best, do your best, live life well” …
One of many Kings who shares her father’s oratorical gift
Tells of calls to the Middle East where This King
Wished others well, got on his knee to The King,
And ensured the music kept playing.
… “We are all innocent until proven guilty” …
Resolution 600 –
American legend, world humanitarian
Posthumously earns more salutes
Than many dead soldiers
… “Who’s lovin’ you” …
Child prodigy materializes
As another dissolves
Ashes to ashes, dust to dust
What should we do while here?
… “Heal the world” …
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