Stories Collected While Living in France

French la Vie

a distant fragrance spoke

Tulip french la vie corey amaro
Tulip french la vie corey amaro

 

they said you were dead and that I should throw you away

those flowers are dried up toss them in the bin

fresh flowers wrapped in paper waiting for a vase

waiting

but I could not for a distant fragrance spoke

but look at the richness in color, and the elegance they speak in saying goodbye

note the movement surely they are a watercolorist dream

nothing last forever you said 

that narrow view was never mine 

a spirituality of time seeing beyond 

dirt

seed

rain

light

bud

blossom

bloom

compost

 

those dried petals are not just that

how is it that they have …

triggered that which I have buried in my heart

 

 

 

 

Comments

20 responses to “a distant fragrance spoke”

  1. Jeanne

    Beautiful sentiments always.
    Much love and blessings and continued prayers

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  2. BeckyFar

    Oh Corey, always so beautiful. Prayers continue.

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  3. Kathy

    Bless your tender heart….prayers and love.

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  4. Linda Piazza

    Such an evocative poem for all of us. I join others in sending prayers and good wishes.

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  5. g

    you have taught me to see things in a different light….the unseen the felt the unspoken…. all you hold remains with me….love-embraces- prayers

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  6. Marilyn

    Yes! Such touching words. Love, love withered petals.

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  7. lil

    Life and love are precious. It’s hard to let go. Your posts are sad and loving. I am sorry for whatever is happening. Good that you are there. Sending hopeful thoughts.

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  8. Jackie Lantry

    Brilliant, sad, loving. Thinking of you.

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  9. patti

    Dear Corey,
    Please know that we will hold your hand in the darkness
    while waiting for the light,
    and hold your head above the
    flood until you can catch your breath
    and gulp in the angel kisses.
    Forever.

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  10. Donna Boucher

    Thank you for always adding to the beauty.
    Love.

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  11. g

    this is beautiful….

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  12. Debbie Z.

    This is incredibly beautiful. Thank you, Corey.

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  13. joanna

    Such soulful sorrow,,,
    your words speak of your pain and sadness
    through the decay of the petals,
    nothing belongs to us, we all must return to the source
    who gave us our breathe of life,
    and God who takes it back at the appointed hour,
    and we know not when or why.. .
    peace be to your soul,
    may it be filled with wisdom and understanding.

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  14. French la Vie

    Thank you for your beautiful prayer poem xx

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  15. Sarah J Desmarais

    feeling so helpless for you and family. My love and prayers are with you. xo

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  16. Texas Francophile

    Oh my Corey you pain is felt with every word. I wish we could all come to Calif and hold you tightly as you travel this journey. But know that we are all with you in spirit. I find myself catching a thought of your day throughout my day and hoping you got some good news. Continued prayers for you, dear one.

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  17. Paula Tyner

    Sending comfort.

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  18. Wendy

    Thank you for such beautiful, evocative and touching words. My heart aches for the journey you are on and the difficulties you are facing. Along with so many others, holding you close to heart and sending love and prayers to you and yours.

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  19. Susan

    Saying goodbye, yet living on in our hearts and minds. Never to be forgotten.

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  20. Stubblejumpers Cafe

    I like your poem a lot. So meaningful and true. -Kate

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