Dear Michael:

This morning after breakfast I turned the radio on in the kitchen and your 10 year old voice was singing “I want you back”. I cranked the volume and started bustin' my Motown moves, singing “Ah Buh Buh Buh Buh” while the water was filling up in the sink, and my pink rubber gloves reached for the sky.  The song transported me back to Saturday mornings eating pancakes and watching The Jackson Five cartoon episodes with my sister Kelly. I was 7 years old when I declared to my parents that I was going to marry you and sing in your band. From that day on, my Father dubbed me “Jackson #1. 

I memorized all of your songs and wore my white Go Go boots while dancing to “ABC” and “Never Can Say Goodbye Girl”. You took my breath away. I never saw anyone that could dance like you. I actually felt sorry for Tito, Jackie, Jermaine and Marlon because the instant you opened your mouth and moved your body, they disappeared and the magic began. It seems like everyone in your family disappeared when you needed them most. I am not writing this letter to point fingers at anyone. Michael, I just want to deeply thank you for bringing such sweet music into my life and my soul. I will be dancing to your voice till my booty tells me “NO More Mama”. I pray you have finally found peace.

Love,

Jacqueline

When I had you to myself 

I didn't want you around 

Those pretty faces always made you 

Stand out in a crowd 

But someone picked you from the bunch 

One glance was all it took 

Now it's much too late for me 

To take second look 

Oh baby give me one more chance 

To show you that I love you 

Won't you please send me back in your heart 

Oh darlin' I was blind to let you go 

But now since I see you in his arms 

I want you back 

Yes I do now 

I want you back 

Ooh ooh baby 

Yeah yeah, naw 

Trying to live without your love 

Is one long sleepless night 

Let me show you girl 

That I know wrong from right 

Every street you walk on 

I leave tear stains on the ground 

Following the girl 

I didn't even want around 

Oh baby give me one more chance 

To show you that I love you 

Won't you please send me back in your heart

Abuh buh buh buh 

All I want! 

Abuh buh buh buh 

All I need! 

Abuh buh buh buh