I miss Michael Jackson

I had never been a hardcore fan, but as a kid I remember his songs being played in the car with my parents singing along to the lyrics of "Thriller" and "Rock with you". I also remember watching countless parodies of his music videos.

It just breaks my heart how you can never appreciate something that's within reach until you realize they're gone for good.

My mom and I were talking about his last curtain call concert that he'll be doing a month ago and I eagerly told her this was a concert of a lifetime that we both shouldn't miss. She was pleased about this news and promised me we'd both go when he comes to perform here in our country.

It immediately dawned upon me that that was not ever going to happen, and as I contemplate on how much of an impact he made not only in music, but in the lives of people, I certainly wish him to rest in peace in heaven and in the millions of hearts of people.

He deserves a special place in my childhood and in my heart. To me, he made an even bigger impact than the Beatles or Elvis... Despite the controversies. His music will reign forever!