I loved INXS from the very first time I heard them. They were a GREAT band, and will be missed, dearly. I fell in love with Michael, of course, the first time I laid eyes on him. He was the epitome of charisma, androgenous gorgeousness and graciousness. His voice was strongly masculine, sexy & sultry, with a rich Australian accent. I loved, and always will love his incomparable talent. I wasn't fortunate enough to know, or even meet him, but wish I could have. I'm certain he would have been easy to love! I sobbed when I learned of his death. I wrote a poem for him:
“Farewell To Michael”
With so much talent and ability,
he changed the world for you and me.
His charisma caused such captivation,
and gave us all a “new sensation.”
An Aussie accent, so divine.
His deep, rich voice....so very fine.
Writing lyrics and performing songs.
Forgiveness given for any wrongs.
He gave so much more than he ever took.
We, so fortunate to have a look,
into the life of one so rare.
His end was certainly far from fair.
He shared his beauty with us all:
and so many wonders, large and small.
To know him, must have been to love him!
Friends and loved ones speak highly of him!
They say to many, he was kind.
Now, leaving broken hearts behind.
Wish I'd had a chance to be his friend.
Wish I could have stopped the end!
A piece of Michael,left here on earth,
to which no one can ever put a worth.
A little “Tiger” to keep him alive.
We know part of him will always survive.
We “need you tonight” & wish you were here.
Our hearts will always hold you near,
in a place where you'll always be safe and free.
That place is in the memory.
No short poem can do Michael justice, but I truely hope this one touches you, and him. I still cry sometimes,because he had so very much to live for, and he died at the age I am,37. I'm having his song, “Freedom Deep,” played at my funeral when I die. It says so much about freedom from any kind of pain in life. It breaks my heart, especially for his little girl to not get to know what a wonderful, talented, handsome daddy she had. Thank goodness for pictures, videos, etc. Thank you for giving us a place to send our thoughts and prayers.
Sincerely,
Michelle Steil
“Farewell To Michael”
With so much talent and ability,
he changed the world for you and me.
His charisma caused such captivation,
and gave us all a “new sensation.”
An Aussie accent, so divine.
His deep, rich voice....so very fine.
Writing lyrics and performing songs.
Forgiveness given for any wrongs.
He gave so much more than he ever took.
We, so fortunate to have a look,
into the life of one so rare.
His end was certainly far from fair.
He shared his beauty with us all:
and so many wonders, large and small.
To know him, must have been to love him!
Friends and loved ones speak highly of him!
They say to many, he was kind.
Now, leaving broken hearts behind.
Wish I'd had a chance to be his friend.
Wish I could have stopped the end!
A piece of Michael,left here on earth,
to which no one can ever put a worth.
A little “Tiger” to keep him alive.
We know part of him will always survive.
We “need you tonight” & wish you were here.
Our hearts will always hold you near,
in a place where you'll always be safe and free.
That place is in the memory.
No short poem can do Michael justice, but I truely hope this one touches you, and him. I still cry sometimes,because he had so very much to live for, and he died at the age I am,37. I'm having his song, “Freedom Deep,” played at my funeral when I die. It says so much about freedom from any kind of pain in life. It breaks my heart, especially for his little girl to not get to know what a wonderful, talented, handsome daddy she had. Thank goodness for pictures, videos, etc. Thank you for giving us a place to send our thoughts and prayers.
Sincerely,
Michelle Steil