Here are the poems in the May 2001 issue of Popstars! in the 3-page tribute to Michael.
"A Small Boy With A Big Heart"
I saw you for the last time,
Never knowing what was to happen,
You died the next day,
Now I am so very saddened.
I never knew that this could be,
To a person so giving,
So caring, how could I see?
That this was his destiny.
We never got to go far,
I thought in my head,
I wish I could have said things,
That were never said.
Now I cry every single night and day,
Thinking how cruel this is,
How it was not for him,
I knew he had a wish...the wish is not only his.
-Jill
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"Michael"
I never had the chance to know you, Michael
But still, I knew you in my heart.
So young, so sweet, so loving,
Why were you the one picked to part?
You left this world so young, too soon.
Everyone crushed, saddened, depressed.
I cry for days and days on end
Listening to you voice, still making me depressed.
I almost can't take listening, Michael
For it always makes me start to cry.
I want to put the music away,
But I couldn't even if I were to try,
For I'd feel it disrespected you;
To put the music away, if only just a phase.
Because though you're no longer here physically,
You're here in spirit through your music, in my heart always.
I'll always love you, Michael.
And though you don't know me, and are not here,
You must always know this true:
Now you're looking down on every who, for you, sheds many tears.
-Samantha
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"Sunshine"
You brough sunshine into a room.
Your smile was like a gift sent to us from God.
Up in Heaven our Father will take you into His arms.
Now you are safe from all harm and pain.
Your family, friends and fans will all be look down on by you.
Michael Cuccione... *guardian* angel!
-Anonymous
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"Mike"
Some called you Mike
Some called you QT
Your family called you Michael
You were a blessing, don't you see?
You lived your life
For sixteen years
You brought joy and happiness
But you hid your fears.
When you were nine
You were in pain
You tried for seven years
To beat life's game
You made us smile
You made us cry
You sang with heavenly voices
You always did try.
You know you are gone
But not far away
Michael, you will always be in our hearts
And forever you shall stay.
-Lori