Stories & Reflections
Original writing, poetry, personal stories, and reflections.
A Whisper
An original reflection and song about faith, silence, and discovering that love was present all along.
Written by Sean Michaelson · December 23, 2025
Are You Really There
A personal reflection and song about childhood prayers, fear, faith, and unanswered questions.
Written by Sean Michaelson · Reflection: November 26, 2025 · Song: January 21, 2026
Complicated
An original poem, a plain-English translation, and a song about pain, longing, and the search for comfort.
Written by Sean Michaelson · Original writing: February 16, 1998 · Song: December 31, 2025
I Hear You, I Believe You
A deeply personal reflection and song about being heard, believed, and finding compassion after years of silence.
Written by Sean Michaelson · October 15, 2026
The System Forgot
A reflection and song about the children who suffer silently and the systems that fail to see them.
Written by Sean Michaelson · Original writing: 1996 · Song: May 15, 2026
Where Does It End?
An original reflection and song about trauma, identity, and the difficult question of where pain ends and healing begins.
Written by Sean Michaelson · Original writing: 1996 · Song: May 15, 2026
First Whatever
A funny, tender recollection of an unforgettable first crush, a chaotic house gathering, and a pair of perfectly white socks.
Written by Sean Michaelson · Original writing and song: May 15, 2026
Stay, I Am Here
A deeply personal 1999 writing and a song offering a compassionate voice to someone in their darkest moment. Female vocal version. Content note: themes of suicidal thoughts and despair.
Written by Sean Michaelson · Original writing: 1999 · Song: April 2, 2026
I Was Listening
A childhood reflection on faith, the comfort of beloved songs, and the ache of listening for an answer that never seemed to come.
Written by Sean Michaelson · Original writing: January 17, 1998 · Song: January 21, 2026
The Game Is Not Done
A deeply personal reflection and song about despair, resilience, and finding the courage to gather the scattered pieces of life and keep going.
Written by Sean Michaelson · Original writing: July 11, 2017 · Song: March 14, 2026
Rock and Roll Dreams (Hold the Chorus)
A reflection and original song about finding hope, love, and self-worth through music during life’s darkest moments.
Written by Sean Michaelson · Original writing: August 23, 2018 · Song: February 3, 2026
Pillar of Fire
A deeply personal account of faith, heartbreak, and finding hope in the distant light of a beloved temple.
Written by Sean Michaelson · Original writing: October 27, 2022 · Song: February 19, 2026
Here I Am
A young boy’s plea to be seen and heard, and a song about finding the strength to keep going.
Written by Sean Michaelson · Original writing: September 13, 1994 · Song: March 29, 2026
I Can Hear Him
A search through mountains of fear and silence for the lost child whose cries can still be heard.
Written by Sean Michaelson · Original writing: April 2, 1995 · Song: February 18, 2026
What’s In Me
A young soul’s exhausting struggle against fear, shame, and an unseen adversary, fighting to survive another day.
Written by Sean Michaelson · Original writing: October 17, 1998 · Song: February 9, 2026
