We stayed up and watched CNN/Sky/BBC until the feed ended and then put in a DVD of MJ pictures running with music (Debussy, instrumentals of Gone Too Soon & Childhood, etc). While that played we prayed, talked a bit about Michael and read a couple of fitting things from Dancing the Dream. This is the one I couldn't get through. I read it for Michael, but cried so much I had to stop every other word
. I find it
so fitting...
Child Of Innocence by Michael Jackson
Child of innocence, I miss your sunny days
We joyously frolicked in extended plays
Ever since you've left the scene
The streets are lonely, dark, and mean
Child of innocence, return to me now
With your simple smile show them how
This world once again can respond to your glance
And heartbeats flutter to the rhythm of your dance
Child of innocence, your elegance, your beauty
Beckons me now beyond the call of duty
Come fly with me far and above
Over the mountains in the land of love
Child of innocence, messenger of joy
You've touched my heart without a ploy
My soul is ablaze with a flagrant fire
To change this world is my deepest desire