Do not stand at my grave and weep...

And it came to pass,
while he blessed them,
he was parted from them,
and  carried up into heaven.
And   they   worshipped   him,
and returned to Jerusalem with great joy.

~ St. Luke 24.51.52
(words from the stony book at the entry of the Great Mausoleum)

May peace be upon him: MJ´s last resting place 
Forest Lawn Cementery;Great Mausoleum

Do not stand at my grave and weep;
I am not there. I do not sleep.
I am a thousand winds that blow.
I am the diamond glints on snow.
I am the sunlight on ripened grain.
I am the gentle autumn rain.
When you awaken in the morning’s hush
I am the swift uplifting rush
Of quiet birds in circled flight.
I am the soft stars that shine at night.

Do not stand at my grave and cry;

I am not there.

 I did not die.

~ Mary Elizabeth

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Thank you 

for still being with us in spirit.

Thank you

for having us all brought together.

Thank you 

for having us taught what is really important:

L.O.V.E.

"Michael lives through each and everyone of us ." ~VPB_Maria

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GONE ....AND STILL HERE WITH US

      Credits and thanks for the artwork: MyMJJTribute

GONE ...

In  heaven – you  are  in  a  better  place, cradled  in  the  arms  of  God.

In heaven – your soul rejoices on the other side of pain and dark despair.

In heaven – you find peace you have´nt been allowed to find on earth.

...STILL HERE WITH US

With our hearts we find YOU in the rays of sunshine.

With our hearts we see YOU on a walk in a delicate feather.

With our hearts we feel that it is YOU who comforts us in hours of need.

With  our  hearts   we   know that  where  there  is  L.O.V.E  you´ll  be  there.

In our hearts you will go on to live forever.

                                                        

   (~ Cassarah,  bowing in gratitude,  missing YOU more)

 

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Dedication to Michael from our dear friends

25 JUNE 2009 by Xanadu Murphy, USA

It started out a normal Thursday, but by afternoon it became a day Michael Jackson’s fans would never forget. Some fans had never left MJ, others had recently returned with the announcement of his upcoming shows at the O2, while more of them subsequently rediscovered his music and smooth moves after his untimely death was announced in Los Angeles. Michael the performer, the artist, the humanitarian, the philanthropist and the father of three children was gone forever.

Michael’s death brought his international fans together in a way not possible a few years earlier. The Internet and social networking web sites brought people together to remember and to grieve; new friendships began and old ones rekindled.

The loss of Michael meant no more “hee-hees,” no more Moonwalks and no more fixing French toast for breakfast for his children. The public finally saw his daughter and two sons without their masks. Grieving children who were beautiful, polite, well-spoken and poised in extreme circumstances; normal children.

While I do morn the loss of Michael the public celebrity, performer and humanitarian, the loss I feel most deeply is the loss of a father who loved and protected his children as much as possible. I would gladly give up the music, dancing, Moonwalks, new friends and old, if it would restore Michael the man, the father to his children.

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ART IS ECAPISM by Sarah, UK (@savysarah)

I have always drawn from a young age at the age of 11 it became more important to me. Wanting to make it as real as I can fascinated by how photos can be so real I wanted to try to get my drawing as close as I could.

Art is an escapism I feel able to draw freely and not judge myself only
looking at what I could improve on its always been a fun journey for me.
I love drawing emotion and challenging myself.
Art is an expression rather than a picture. Age 19 I hope to pursue art as a career.

"There is nothing better than escaping into a scene into a emotion and atmosphere definitely a persons feeling then portraying and recreating that in your expression"

Michael Jackson has given me a guidance to making life better for me and people around hes given me music that I love and I enjoy and when im down lightens me and hes given me freinds freinds that show the love like he did true freinds hes still here in spirit and the Jacksons are beautiful like him and give guidence to a better life I wanted to draw these drawings 4 him showing and portraying the emotion and drawing him because of all hes done.

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DEDICATION TO MICHAEL by Katy, Romania (@KatyLovesMike)

For Michael J.

White fedora, sparkling glove on
You are the light all over THE place
Your dance, your moves...
All what you've done,
We're thank you for everything.
Your voice is so amazing
We hear it in every day
On radio, TV, mp3, that's the only way
It doesn't matter when you come back
Just be happy, smile and stay in safe
Watch how your soldiers of L.O.V.E.
Are spreading love in every day
We're trying to do our BEST
Sometimes we succeed, other times we're losing faith
But in the end, a voice whispers to us
" It's all for L.O.V.E. " and we continue our mission again.
Time by time, day by day
Time IS ticking fast or slow
It hasn't arrived that special day...not YET...
We hope TO hear that magical voice again
We are waiting for you to COME in a sunny day
Much L.O.V.E. to you, sweet angel MJ.

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MJ Memorial Munich - a year in pictures

Today marks the first anniversary of my first visit to the Michael Jackson memorial in Munich.

Ever since that day, this place has become a home and a magical place of comfort for me… A constantly changing experience that is never nothing but beautiful.

Here’s a little journey through time, enjoy!

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June 29, 2009 - how it all started...

July 31, 2009 - the day I knew the memorial is here to last

August 29, 2009 - a girl playing BEN for his birthday

September 26, 2009

October 29, 2009 - This Is It

November 19, 2009

December 19, 2009 - Merry christmas Michael

January 8, 2010

Febuary 14, 2010 - it was a long winter

March 22, 2010 - snow is gone

April 25, 2010 - springtime

May 28, 2010

June 26, 2010 - the memorial is overflowing with L.O.V.E.

First of all I would like to thank the city of Munich who have not only accepted the memorial against all odds and rules but also are protecting it. Thank you for showing humanity in a world full of strict rules!

Nothing less with all my heart I want to thank everyone who tirelessly contribute to the beauty of this place through all weather conditions and with phenomenal daily efforts. I can never thank you enough!

Thank you also to “Michael’s” hotel Bayrischer Hof (the memorial is right in front of the entrance) who are supporting us no matter what. Michael loved you and he is proven right!

A big thank you also to composer Orlando di Lasso who is sharing his memorial with Michael now. We love you!

Michael – we can never thank you enough. Your L.O.V.E. and spirit is constantly with us!!! We are your global family!

L.O.V.E. is forever.

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Find more blog entries about the memorial here:
- The Michael Jackson Memorial in München (Munich) - Click here
- Random experience at the MJ Memorial Munich - Click here
- Outpouring L.O.V.E. - MJ Memorial place, June 25, 2010 - Click here
- L.O.V.E. in daylight - MJ Memorial place, June 26, 2010 - Click here

L.O.V.E. in daylight - MJ Memorial place Munich June 26, 2010

A few impressions from the MJ memorial place on June 26, 2010... I have never seen so much love shown for a person anywhere. Truely magical. Enjoy!

More than anything I hope Michael can see all the love people show for him worldwide!
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Translation: Dear Michael, I am very sad that you are dead. Without you the world is boring and more sad. Here you live on through your music and above I know that you are now singing in the choir of angels... You are the only King of Pop! I LOVE YOU!!! Isadora

See the amazing pics of June 25, 2010 -> Click here.

Outpouring L.O.V.E. MJ Memorial place Munich June 25, 2010

A few impressions from the MJ memorial place on June 25, 2010. Words fail me...
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Early morning...




Fan gathering at night...






All pictures courtesy of user Apfelfee from mjackson.net forum. Used by permission. Thank you so much!

See pics of the place in daylight of June 26 -> Click here.

Weep not for me

Isettaflower postet on flickr a group of pictures with Michael Jackson´s personal items up for sale to benefit a charity project that Michael and Isettaflower have helped together for the past 17 years, every year.

She also posted a very beautiful poem. Isettaflower said, Michael simply loved it.

WEEP NOT FOR ME

Do not weep for me when I no longer dwell
among the wonders of the earth; for my larger
self is free, and my soul rejoices on the other
side of pain...on the other side of darkness.

Do not weep for me, for I am a ray of sunshine
that touches your skin, a tropical breeze
upon your face, the hush of joy within your heart
and the innocence of babes in mothers arms.
I am the hope in a darkened night. And, in your
hour of need, I will be there to comfort you.
I will share your tears, your joys, your fears,
your disappointments and your triumphs.

Do not weep for me, for I am cradled
in the arms of God. I walk with the angels,
and hear the music beyond the stars.

Do not weep for me, for I am within you;
I am peace, love, I am a soft wind that caresses
the flowers. I am the calm that follows a
raging storm. I am an autumns leaf that floats
among the garden of God, and I am pure
white snow that softly falls upon your hand.

Do not weep for me, for I shall never die,
as long as you remember me...
with a smile and a sigh. 

 Credits to: Joe Fazio
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jfazio@gmail.com
Beverly Hills, California

Michael - we love and miss you more than yesterday 

and less than tomorrow...

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We Had Him - Maya Angelous´ Poem About Michael Jackson

We Had Him

Dr.Maya Angelou  dedicated this very beautiful poem to Michael Jackson after his death for the Memorial Service. Queen Latifah was the celebrity to read it to the crowd of people on July, 7th at The Staples Centre, Los Angeles.

´Beloveds, now we know that we know nothing,

now that our bright and shining star

can slip away from our fingertips

like a puff of summer wind.

Without notice, our dear love can escape

our doting embrace.

Sing our songs among the stars

and walk our dances

across the face of the moon.

In the instant that Michael is gone,

we know nothing.

No clocks can tell time.

No oceans can rush our tides

with the abrupt absence of our treasure.

Though we are many,

each of us is achingly alone

piercingly alone.

Only when we confess our confusion

can we remember

that he was a gift to us

and we did have him

He came to us from the creator,

trailing creativity in abundance.

Despite the anguish,

his life was sheathed

in mother love,

family love,

and survived and did more than that.
He thrived with passion

and compassion,

humor and style.

We had him

whether we know who he was

or did not know,

he was ours

and we were his.

We had him,

beautiful,

delighting our eyes.

His hat,

aslant over his brow,

and took a pose on his toes

for all of us.

And we laughed and stomped our feet for him.

We were enchanted with his passion

because he held nothing.

He gave us all he had been given.

Today in Tokyo,

beneath the Eiffel Tower,

in Ghana's Black Star Square.

In Johannesburg and Pittsburgh,

in Birmingham, Alabama,

and Birmingham, England

We are missing Michael.

But we do know we had him,

and we are the world.´

~Maya Angelou

Source: http:///mayaangelou.com

Addition: Video added July,3rd:

Thank you so much, Dr.Maya Angelous. We love you...