Sunday Evening Thoughts of Provencal Me

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Living in such a place where the moment I walk outside I am instantly taken deep inside something that exist within me, outside of me and all around, it becomes me in each breath. An eternity here and know. 

What matters… love.

 

 

 

 

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Friendship.

My friend Mo from Reves d'Argile who creates pottery from black clay, white glaze and an inspiration that comes from within.

Garlic.

Provence.

Big family.

Loving hands.

A family of numerous grandchildren who often are in her arms.

 

 

 

Provence where the seasons wrap around me like the grapes on the vine and the olives on the tree. Where the turned dirt on the trails from the wild boars (are they ever tame?) reminds me of truffles.

The senses unwind one by one slowly dancing on the narrow streets glistening from the rain, following the call of the church bells, to the bakery around the corner:

Bread of life and a bottle of wine.

 

 

 

 

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A road meant for a horse and cart. Cut away just enough of the rock and drive slowly.

What does it mean to live in a place that has been before me for several hundred years? I am reminded to listen. Breath. Touch. Taste. Feel it guide me.

 

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 Faith

on 

hill.

Shining a light in the evening, here I am.

Take hold of that love, that seed that is within and let it roll down the hill and watch it bloom in the cherry trees, the fields of poppies, the rows of lavender, the hand made hem in every antique piece of linen. Don't hold on 'cause you do not need to. Instead roll down the hill and enjoy the tumble and fall.

 

 

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A tree grows in the middle of the road.

Unique unfolding.

Ah.

 

 

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Photos of Saignon in Provence, by Apt,

Where our friends Camy and John have recently 

bought a home.

 

 

 

 

I want to be colorful leaves at the change of the season.

 

 

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 A little bit of everything good.

 

 

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 I want to bloom where it seems impossible.

 

 

 

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I want to be like this vine.

 

 

 

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I want to be like an old village on top of a hill.

 

 

 

 

I want to be like a light between two walls.

 

 



Comments

18 responses to “Sunday Evening Thoughts of Provencal Me”

  1. What a beautiful place Saigon is. I had to Google it’s location. And what magical gardens/landscape in the pictures.

  2. A balm to the soul. I want to feel what your words evoke. At present it illudes me. Your words always make stop and think. Words from God through you, a balm to my soul. I cannot say I do not have love but I would like to be loved. I am by my God and your words remind me of that this morning.

  3. Pam Farrell

    Thank you for a lovely post

  4. you are….:)

  5. Awesome…God’s beauty. Awesome through your eyes and poetic wisdom. Enjoy, lucky one 🙂

  6. What a pretty village. And how wonderful that the street went around the tree.
    Even though these images are so familiar, so similar to the villages around me, I eat them up. Can’t get enough–whether looking at photos or going out myself to wander around. There’s beauty at every turn.

  7. Oh David it is as charming as charming can be, plus the road is lined with lavender fields.

  8. Balm to the soul. Yes that is what I feel when I stop and let what is around me soak in. Mediation helps me cause I am such a seat of the pants type of person, I need to be still to re centered to the truth of what is.

  9. Jacklynn Lantry

    Thank you for this..prayer.

  10. You are awesome and your words are awesome too. I want to be you when I grow up! I better get going, I am 75 or Level 7 + as my cousin says.
    Jennie

  11. Oh Corey…you captured Saignon so beautifully! John and I were delighted
    to spend time there with you and Yann. We will all have wonderful memories of this place together. Looking forward to seeing you tonight in Lourmarin!

  12. Beautiful post this morning Corey. Helped me to stop and remember the beauty in this world of ours, and especially beloved Provence. Some places just evoke tenderness, and calm, and beauty. Provence does that for me. Thanks for this.

  13. Teddee Grace

    Gorgeous! You are so lucky.

  14. Lovely–the photos and especially your words.
    Merci

  15. Deb Archer

    Lovely post, beautiful pictures! 🍁🍂

  16. I have walked on top of that hill. It is amazing there. Such beautiful thoughts and photos.

  17. This is beautiful. I’ve been a fan of your for many years – earliest of your blogging days – and from time to time you really stop me in my tracks, reminding me of what matters most in life (with flea markets at the top of my list, too).

  18. Thank you so much for this window to your world! As I gaze out the window at mine, thinking of trimming back some vines and overgrowth, I might just leave more of the foliage intact. God BLEssed you with a keen eye to see, a deep heart to feel, and a gifted way to share it!

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