Category Archives: trauma

Coming to terms with the realities of punk…

Posted on February 20, 2024 by jamilah

Hey youIs there something worth aspiring toAnd can it be found in a record storeWell it’s not there anymore Hey youIs there something worth belonging toAnd can I pick it up for a songOr a diploma or a worthy causeWell … Continue reading →

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A Eulogy For A Lost Limb (Or, What Metallica Has Taught Me about Death)

Posted on August 30, 2021 by jamilah

(Warning: The following content includes mention and/or descriptions of sexual, emotional and physical violence, abuse, suicide, depression and homophobia. There are also film spoilers. If you in any way plan to see said films, please skip those sections. Also, there … Continue reading →

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More reflections on ‘Searching For Neverland’

Posted on May 31, 2017 by jamilah

i made the above video, documenting my initial feelings around the creation of this docu-drama based on teacher Michael’s life.  While my feelings have not changed (i still refuse to see it), after i made the video i began to … Continue reading →

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Rest Well, Rainbow Child: On Prince Rogers Nelson

Posted on June 14, 2016 by jamilah

(So many of our great Master Teachers are leaving this plane in recent years. This year in particular has been hard. I had begun writing this piece pretty soon after Prince’s transition, and as I was in the midst of … Continue reading →

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michael, peace will come, no matter what: a reflection (no. 9)

Posted on March 20, 2012 by jamilah

the thing about ‘blogging’ for me is that something has to present itself where there is an intense need to ‘blog’ about it.  a lot has been on my mind lately, and it’s not always easy to envision it in … Continue reading →

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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. 3)

Posted on December 29, 2011 by jamilah

there’s nothing like the calming reflection of jazz music in the evening as i am writing to you…  you know, i try to defend your works as being not only in the realm of pop, but also in jazz; and … 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. 107)

Posted on December 17, 2011 by jamilah

okay… there are two different things going on.  i feel like the title of these blog entries just don’t make sense anymore, because as long as certain people close to you are still here on this earth you will never … Continue reading →

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