MJ Reflections: Someone to Hold

Monday, February 14, 2011

Someone to Hold

Truth be told
I long for someone to hold when the day is through
God has led me to you
I speak softly your name
Sweet and smooth on my lips
Will you remain?
The wind whispers…yes!
Come drink from the well of my love, my bliss

A gift from the heavens, bright star to call my own
God’s grace and forgiveness leading me home
Riches beyond measure are found in thee
Your soul is the treasure offered to me

The colors of your love
Like a rainbow rich and true
Invite me into your open arms
To forever be with you

With courage to be vulnerable once again
Trusting in you, I place my heart in your hands
Please handle with care
Gently and tenderly leading me where
The promise is captured
Heaven’s reward… oh, sweet rapture!

A love for all time flows like a stream
Over and under, around my being
Embracing my soul, washing away
The heartache and pain
With joy leading the way

You are my someone to hold while dreaming at night
You comfort, cajole, relieve my fright
Cooing like a dove
I’m safe and secure in the arms of love
And when I awake, you whisper at dawn
Gentle as a fawn

O Gift Divine

Your light a stunning reflection
Beautiful as the moon
Resplendent as the sun
God lets me know you are The One

A thousand years and more
I am you and you are me
Seems we’ve been here before
That it was always meant to be

My sweet bird, my soul
You speak the language of we
I am ready to go, my love
Wherever you lead

In your arms I’ve dreamed an eternity away
Lived a lifetime I’ll never forget
You’ve always been there it seems
With a love that’s here to stay

You captured my heart, offered yours for free
That’s why I’m in this for all time, don’t you see?
You’ve gained my trust, taught me to be bold
Therefore I must be
Your someone to hold
Forever more

04/01/10
Copyright © 2010 by Charlene Burgess

22 comments:

MayraFebruary 14, 2011 at 3:03 PM
Oh, how beautiful this poem is, Charlene!! You're very gifted =)

love
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MJBlissFebruary 14, 2011 at 7:02 PM
Charlene, Just beautiful as always. Thank you for sharing your heart. I love the video too. :) MJ is a Valentine to millions of women around the world. Our special LOVE. Our Valentine For All Time.
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CharFebruary 14, 2011 at 9:21 PM
Thank you dear Mayra. I hope you can feel the love...'cause that's all that really matters!

Love and Peace from my heart,
Charlene
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CharFebruary 15, 2011 at 4:46 AM
Dear Betty,

It's wonderful to have you stop by!

On this day of LOVE, I wanted to share something that simply expresses the deep LOVE we all feel for Michael... and the unconditional LOVE he offers to each and every one of us. No explanations or anlysis or attempting to understand it - just to express it as the beautiful thing that it IS. I hope others will relate to it as a personal expression of their own feelings.

Yes, he certainly is our special LOVE - our Valentine For All Time!

Much LOVE to you dear friend...
Charlene
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CharFebruary 15, 2011 at 4:57 AM
Linda said...(via facebook)

Wow! That is absolutely beautiful Charlene. Thank you! ♥
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CharFebruary 15, 2011 at 4:58 AM
Marjolein said...(via facebook)

Very beautiful! Poem and video both! Thank you and LOVE to you! .
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CharFebruary 15, 2011 at 5:01 AM
Jan said...(via facebook)

Ahhh ... lovely!
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CharFebruary 15, 2011 at 5:02 AM
Mabi said...(via facebook)

Thank you so much, Char...Someone to hold. I think how much Michael needed someone to hold him...I hope now, he is holding by God and Jesus. Love you...♥
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CharFebruary 15, 2011 at 5:03 AM
Keita said...(via facebook)

No words just tears
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CharFebruary 15, 2011 at 5:03 AM
Sadie said...(via facebook)

Happy Valentine's Day everyone, thank you for your lovely gift of words, Charlene. They nurture our souls as we press forward in our work with Michael.

♥
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CharFebruary 15, 2011 at 5:04 AM
Mari said...(via facebook)

thank you so much for sharing this
heartfelt thanks
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CharFebruary 15, 2011 at 5:06 AM
Julia said...(via facebook)

Dear Charlene,

Very beautiful poem, oh how we all wish we could have saved him or give him a warm hug... So much he gave us, and still gives... We will always be led by his love, inspiration and his wisdom.

Much love back to you from around the globe ♥
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CharFebruary 15, 2011 at 5:08 AM
Veronica said...(via facebook)

AMAZING Char.....

Why is that I feel as you wrote these words after the ones already written in my heart?....We are ONE.

Your poem is nice and sweet, but above all I find it a sublime expression of the L.O.V.E. that lives in our hearts....Thank you for saying it in such a beautiful way.

"A love for all time flows like a stream
Over and under, around my being
Embracing my soul, washing away
The heartache and pain
With joy leading the way"

That's exactly what i feel !

Love you always, my dear Char ♥

Verónica
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CharFebruary 15, 2011 at 5:10 AM
Tammy said...(via facebook)

Wishin you Charlene a beautiful Valentines filled with love...Love your poem ....

If we only see and feel what we only want to
then we cant venture out of our on creation
to explore the greatest gifts of love
that has been bestowth upon us....

Love you Charlene and Happy Writing... .
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CharFebruary 15, 2011 at 5:11 AM
Laura said...(via facebook)

Happy Valentine...thank you!
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CharFebruary 17, 2011 at 4:25 AM
Elmira said...(via facebook)

Written straight from the heart, another gem of a poem! I adore the picture of Michael with the golden cloak, where'd you find it?
The video is great too!!
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CharFebruary 17, 2011 at 4:27 AM
Rhonda said...(via facebook)

Very Lovely and Touching..! ♥ ~ Thank you for Gracing us once again with your sweet inspiration..! xo :) ♥ ♥ ♥
Brightest Blessings! ~ with Love, Hugs and magical Pixie Dust in abundance! as ever...♥ ♥ ♥
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CharFebruary 17, 2011 at 4:28 AM
Candy said...(via facebook)

This is such a beautiful poem my dear Char. I love it! Thank you.

We all need to love and be loved in return. You describe those feelings so well with your beautiful, heart-felt words. Blessings to you and your family.

I Love you dear Starlight,
Candy
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CharFebruary 17, 2011 at 4:30 AM
Angela said...(via email)

thank you for sharing. I enjoyed the video. I love the slow motions of Blood on the Dance Floor.

Angela
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CharFebruary 17, 2011 at 3:43 PM
Nancy (I call her 'Moonchild') said...(via facebook)

Starlight,

This was tender and lovely. You are so good at expressing what we feel inside. Thank you honey. Love to you doll! Thank you!

Moonchild
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keita Sa'adFebruary 17, 2011 at 6:07 PM
Char...besides beautiful a moving collage of the Beloved the music inspired me to write some thoughts of love and contentment. Also Gurl you have some skills i admired the way you wove in transitions and clips.As far as BOTDF coincidence i think not ,LOL Ally had an album posted not long ago and this song had been swirling around me for a long time it was just maturing within. There is a raw power in that piece and yu can feel the interweaving of risk if you don't approach it just right. Anyway i'm caught up so happy to visit you here in Michael and in love...keita
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FroggyFebruary 18, 2011 at 4:45 PM
Beautiful Char,
Your poem is so tender and touching. I love it very much and think you are so talented! "God has led me to you" . . . so many of us feel this and there is so much magic afoot when Michael comes into our hearts!!! And the video is perfect, such a pure and lovely statement of love, pure and simple. Thank youuuu♥
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Welcome to MJ Reflections!

Thank you for taking the time to visit and read some of my reflections and poems. This site is inspired by the life and spirit of Michael Jackson and is dedicated to his loving memory.

My hope is that you will find a little bit of inspiration in these pages, an extra boost of light for the journey. A journey many of us have been blessed to find ourselves on because of this one amazing human being who shared his heart and soul and genius with us for 50 years.

Following his death in the summer of 2009 I felt compelled, as many of you have, to learn more about Michael, the man, the child prodigy, the musical genius who provided the soundtrack to nearly every decade of our lives, the mysterious 'recluse' about whom much had been written by the media, the magnetic and electrifying entertainer who drew millions to his concerts all around the world, the iconic superstar who could not be seen in public without creating mass frenzy, and most of all, the global humanitarian who gave selflessly from all that he had been given in order to make a difference in the world.

What I have discovered on this God-directed path has had a profound effect on me personally and spiritually. It has changed my life forever. The Gift I have received is the awareness of Michael's brilliance, the immense light which radiated from deep within and was the essence of who he was. His brilliance cast a glaring spotlight on all the darkness in this world, opening our eyes to the realities of the injustice and suffering happening all around us - things we turned a blind eye to because we believed they had nothing to do with us. I whole-heartedly believe that Michael's purpose for being here was to show us the stark and ugly reality of our own indifference as a human race.

God's messages of love, peace, unity, justice, and caring for our planet and the children, were all intended to garner the attention of as many of us as possible through this most unexpected and unconventional spiritual messenger named Michael Joseph Jackson. When you think about it, what better way than through the universal language of music, a medium that would reach millions of young people all around the world? After 4 decades of entertaining us, Michael's messages have reached multiple generations, including a new generation of "fans" since his death. When God decides to send a powerful message, our Creator doesn't mess around! And this one took 50 years to gestate... God also has infinite patience!

The sheer number of people whose hearts and lives have been affected by Michael Jackson's presence on this earth is astounding and will undoubtedly never be matched. What a tremendous difference he made! Those of us who have received this precious Gift must carry his messages of love and peace always. It's the only way to effect the change that is so urgently needed. It's up to us. The Gift must be shared!

Sometimes, for me, the responsibility that goes with receiving this Gift feels so huge and daunting. I get a little shaky and wonder if I can really do all that I've been called to do. From what I've heard, many others have felt the same way at times. This is why we must support each other with our love and light - do everything we can to lift up and encourage one another on this journey.

We each have our own gifts which we bring to this mission - gifts that have been awakened or newly discovered since Michael's passing. Many of us have been called to use these gifts to share the message and inspire others. That, my friends, is what this blog is all about. If you are touched by any of my writings or if you have a reflection of your own to share, I invite you to leave a comment, share the blog with your friends, and say a prayer that others may also be inspired by the words that are written here. I welcome any and all comments that are given in the spirit of love and respect.

May God bless you on your path to making a difference in this world!

With LOVE and HOPE for a better tomorrow,

~ Charlene ~

Magical Child

Once there was a child and he was free
Deep inside, he felt the laughter
The mirth and play of nature's glee
He was not troubled by thoughts of hereafter
Beauty, love was all he'd see

He knew his power was the power of God
He was so sure, they considered him odd
This power of innocence, of compassion, of light
Threatened the priests and created a fright
In endless ways they sought to dismantle
This mysterious force which they could not handle

In endless ways they tried to destroy
His simple trust, his boundless joy
His invincible armor was a shield of bliss
Nothing could touch it, no venom, no hiss

The child remained in a state of grace
He wasn't confined in time or place
In technicolor dreams, he frolicked and played
While acting his part, in Eternity he stayed

Soothsayers came and fortunes were told
Some were vehement, others were bold
In denouncing this child, this perplexing creature
With the rest of the world he shared no feature
Is he real? He is so strange
His unpredictable nature knows no range
He puzzles us so, is he straight?
What's his destiny? What's his fate?

And while they whispered and conspired
Through endless rumors to get him tired
To kill his wonder, trample him near
Burn his courage, fuel his fear
The child remained just simple, sincere

All he wanted was the mountain high
Color the clouds, paint the sky
Beyond these boundaries, he wanted to fly
In nature's scheme, never to die

Don't stop this child, he's the father of man
Don't cross his way, he's part of the plan
I am that Child, but so are you
You've just forgotten, just lost the clue

Inside your heart sits a Seer
Between his thoughts, he can hear
A melody simple but wondrously clear
The music of life, so precious, so dear

If you could for one moment know
This spark of creation, this exuisite glow
You would come and dance with me
Kindle this fire so we could see
All the children of the Earth
Weave their magic and give new birth
To a world of freedom with no pain
A world of joy, much more sane

Deep inside, you know it's true
Just find that child, it's hiding in you.

~ Michael Jackson, Dancing the Dream, 1992

Circle of Life

From the day we arrive on the planet
And blinking, step into the sun
Theres more to be seen than can ever be seen
More to do than can ever be done

Some say eat or be eaten
Some say live and let live
But all are agreed as they join the stampede
You should never take more than you give

In the circle of life
Its the wheel of fortune
Its the leap of faith
Its the band of hope
'Til we find our place
On the path unwinding
In the circle, the circle of life

Some of us fall by the wayside
And some of us soar to the stars
And some of us sail through our troubles
And some have to live with the scars

There's far too much to take in here
More to find than can ever be found
But the sun rolling high through the sapphire sky
Keeps great and small on the endless round

In the circle of life
Its the wheel of fortune
Its the leap of faith
Its the band of hope
'Til we find our place
On the path unwinding
In the circle, the circle of life

Lyrics by Elton John