Said I wasn’t going to see ‘This Is It’.
Thought it was too soon.
I went.
Said I wasn’t going to cry.
Thought it’d be a happy occasion.
And it was a happy occasion.
But I cried.
I’m grateful that I didn’t follow my initial instincts.
I would have missed the opportunity to witness Michael’s genius one last time.
‘This Is It ’the concert was simply going to be the greatest live show ever done.
Imagine ‘Thriller’ in 3D, Michael running out of movie scenes, fire rumblin’ round’ the stage.
‘This is It’ the movie is the school of Michael Jackson.
It’s where you learn how legends do it.
It’s where the magic begins.
Make no mistake, Michael was put here to do this!
I saw a Michael Jackson that was at the TOP of his game.
I saw a 50 yr. old man move effortlessly with dancers half his age.
I saw humility and l.o.v.e
I saw the kind of confidence that you pray for.
I saw a man that hadn’t toured in 12 yrs.
or recorded a studio album in 8
perform like there was never a break in between.
I watched a nurturing, giving Michael who paid great attention to detail.
I watched an icon that wanted his crew to shine.
No yelling, no ego,
even when he was dissatisfied with something he guided them with care.
I cried because he sung ‘Human Nature’ so beautifully I was speechless.
I cried for the dancers and the crew~ who’d dreamt of that moment.
Who’d spent months learning from the master himself.
And 8 days before they were scheduled to leave it all came crashing down.
I cried for you and I cause this loss is so great.
I cried for Michael Jackson.
I left the theatre feeling elated. inspired.
wanting to do more.
wanting to give more.
wanting to be more.
wanting to be excellent.
17 comments:
So nicely written by the hand of a TRUE fan. Through you - his greatness lives on.
i mean...what am i supposed to do with this? it's all too much and sometimes i feel retarded for even feeling sooo deeply about this entire situation. what i can say, though, is how thankful i am that you wrote this...because pretty much everything i was feeling, you captured. bravo.
pyt
lady in my life
baby be mine
can't help it
wanna be where you are
yea....
This was no doubt the second piece that I have read that makes me actually wanna go ahead and get up and go check the movie out.
Great piece, lbellis.
I haven't seen This Is It yet, but I'm on my way.
RIP, Michael. You gave all of yourself to us!!!
-rmj
You make me cry...because as always, your stories put me in the middle of the screen, there, watching with you, handing you tissues as I dry my own face. We miss you MJ. I haven't seen the movie yet because I am still in shock, still in denial that he is even gone. But I guess I should go support. It would be like, not showing up to a best friends home going celebration cause you don't want to feel the pain of their absense. How could somebody you've never met, mean so much?
Malika J
i have to see this film.
your piece is beautifully written. thank you for sharing with us :o)
Lisa you have put into words all of my feelings before, during and after my "This Is It" experience. I like many others was a true fan. I love Michael. I took my 3 1/2 year old son to to see it and it held his attention the entire time. It just solidified for me that Michael was great and his music is timeless. He is a true testament of living up to your God given potential. I was most moved when he was praying with the crew and told them it will be hard but remember it's not about me, it's not about you, it's about the fans. We have to give them our best. We owe it to them. You could see how passionate he was about his craft and he inspired me to feel the same about my future. Thank you so much for sharing.
Lisa,
Thank you so much for pouring your heart out in this blog. It's impossible to read your memoir and not feel compelled to go see "This Is It" immediately. For that alone, I Look To You.
I wanted to see "This Is It" to honor MJ's life, to show my gratitude and respect for the masterpieces that Rocked Our World, to offer my condolences for the untimely death of an unyielding philanthropist and advocate for peace on earth.
Instead, I left with a goodie bag of priceless gifts; the voice you'd only expect to hear from Jesus Christ himself, inspiration to break molds in my own creativity and a swift kick in the ass to get up put in the necessary work settling for no less then excellence.
I didn't know my own strength until I witnessed "This Is It", and I know your intimate words, Lisa, will fill theatres everywhere with people sharing the same beautiful experience Michael has given us.
Very well written. And i too am glad that I gave myself permission to go be a witness to one of the last great pieces of visual/audio art we'll see in this lifetime. Such a loss, but he left behind hidden gems with this body of work.
R Watkins
Lisa, that was simply beautiful. You are an amazing writer. Everything I felt, you were able to put on paper. We need people like you. Don't stop!
April Watkins
Oh Lisa! Thank God for your talent. What a gift...to be able to express yourself so clearly that others are able to see themselves in your writing. I found myself speaking to yours, saying "yeah" or "me too". I thoroughly enjoyed This Is It and was so happy to have the opportunity to appreciate Michael Jackson for talent that he was.
Thank you for sharing such a beautiful review with the world. Your words have said what so many of us felt! Beautifully written.
~ Amanda, a fellow fan
You put into words what I've been feeling all week! I can't stop thinking about "This is It." This movie has changed the way I'm living my life. I want to put the love in the world that he talked about so beautifully. Thank you for this wonderful tribute.
You've managed to put into words what I felt when watching this great entertainer one last time. I can't begin to say how much MJ's passing has affected me...
Thank you for much for writing this. You are incredible.
Wow! Loved the write up. I didn't plan on seeing it, now I wanna go. :-) You have a way with words, lady. Thanks for an awesome piece. Are you really writing a book? About? Can't wait if it's really so!
Trisha
Wow, I loved this text. It is so well written, and I felt the same way.
L.O.V.E
I agree L.B.E. This is It is a study guide for artists to get their game right. No other performer can hold it down for so long and with so much consistency like MJ.... and all in the name of L.O.V.E!
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