This Is For All The Little "Grown-Ups"

When I first heard this song, it felt so true...for Michael. I couldn't remember when it was released, but I believe it was penned from his innermost feelings...his need to cry out to the people that he is just as normal as a human can be, but is a victim of his circumstance....

Many years have past since I last hear the song. Having taught for many years, I have come across so many children growing up without a proper childhood. Perhaps it's because of the school that I am teaching in. The kids so not have time for themselves.

All their days are filled with nothing but lessons...swimming, music, computer, school work.....the list goes on....dreams of their parents are imposed upon them and their tiny little shoulders hunched from the unimaginable weight of pleasing their parents whom they hardly see. Cash and toys and maids are their constant companion. Time meant nothing but activities that sapped them of their playtime...

Perhaps, if they hear this song, they might resonate with it and start questioning..."Have you seen my childhood?" ..............

Michael Jackson - Childhood
Written and Composed by Michael Jackson.
Produced by Michael Jackson.

Have you seen my Childhood?
I'm searching for the world that I come from
'Cause I've been looking around
In the lost and found of my heart...
No one understands me
They view it as such strange eccentricities...
'Cause I keep kidding around
Like a child, but pardon me...

People say I'm not okay
'Cause I love such elementary things...
It's been my fate to compensate,
for the Childhood
I've never known...

Have you seen my Childhood?
I'm searching for that wonder in my youth
Like pirates in adventurous dreams,
Of conquest and kings on the throne...

Before you judge me, try hard to love me,
Look within your heart then ask,
Have you seen my Childhood?

People say I'm strange that way
'Cause I love such elementary things,
It's been my fate to compensate,
for the Childhood I've never known...

Have you seen my Childhood?
I'm searching for that wonder in my youth
Like fantastical stories to share
The dreams I would dare, watch me fly...

Before you judge me, try hard to love me.
The painful youth I've had

Have you seen my Childhood....