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michael, peace will come, no matter what: a reflection (no. 8)

Posted on February 15, 2012 by jamilah

“so goodbye, please don’t cry…” and cry is what i’ve been doing for the past few days.  i continue to think about all the people who brought joy to so many, and how their voices were silenced.  there’s so much … Continue reading →

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michael, peace will come, no matter what: a reflection (no. 7)

Posted on February 13, 2012 by jamilah

it’s hard for me to even say these two words right now…  whitney houston. she has transcended. i have to say, this hurt me almost as much as learning about the news of your transcendence.  what hurt me more than … Continue reading →

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michael, peace will come, no matter what: a reflection (no. 5)

Posted on January 25, 2012 by jamilah

i’m making this quick today… the other day as i was cleaning my room, i began listening to many of your albums…  despite doing this blog and engaging you as my teacher, i don’t always think about the brilliance of … Continue reading →

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michael, peace will come, no matter what: a reflection (no. 4)

Posted on January 18, 2012 by jamilah

i have declared 2012 the year i treat myself nicely…  as lumbia is curled up on my lap resting (after trying several times to climb on me as i was running errands) i’m thinking to myself, ‘this is the life’.  … Continue reading →

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michael, peace will come, no matter what: a reflection (no. 2)

Posted on December 28, 2011 by jamilah

sometimes in a moment of insomnia (believe me, i know how that feels) i have a moment of inspiration…  i like to stay up and create during the hours everyone else rests. there have been several things eating me up, … Continue reading →

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michael, peace will come, no matter what: a reflection (no. 1)

Posted on December 18, 2011 by jamilah

i get it.  i finally get it.  i…  FINALLY.  GET.  IT. i’ve never even SEEN peter pan. but i get it. it began the day i met beth, and i mentioned my love and respect for you.  beth tried to … Continue reading →

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michael, may you now be at peace: a reflection (no. 106)

Posted on December 7, 2011 by jamilah

“Being able to say that one is a survivor is an accomplishment. For many, the power is in the name itself. And yet comes a time in the individuation process when the threat or trauma is significantly past. Then is … Continue reading →

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michael, may you now be at peace: a reflection (no. 99)

Posted on November 3, 2011 by jamilah

in the midst of all these people who say they love you, i feel like an outsider.  just so we are once again clear; i’m not willing to fight over the semantics of the names bestowed on you by media; … Continue reading →

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michael, may you now be at peace: a reflection (no. 98)

Posted on November 2, 2011 by jamilah

you are free from so much…  or are you? today is dia de los muertos- the day of the dead, and still, everything seems unreal right now.  i suppose only the body leaves this earth, and one’s spirit or memory … Continue reading →

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michael, may you now be at peace: a reflection (no. 96)

Posted on July 28, 2011 by jamilah

michael, i can’t shake the feeling that you’re upset with me somehow. it goes to two things:  the first being your insistence that you have never had a desire to end your life (that is, of course, unless you were … Continue reading →

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