Stories Collected While Living in France
Petal by petal
your fragrance a soothing strength
unfolding with consistency
though your depth surpasses such a mundane word
eternal beauty,
poetic boldness,
even in your elegance
your protective thorns set the boundaries
though hinder not your graceful strength.
… and let us be the petal, the fragrance, the rose that rises above the thorns.
I absolutely love this Corey!
A beautiful way to see, live and navigate through life.
Rereading your posts today, I just wanted to thank you for your uplifting thoughts that help me each morning. I was especially struck by what you wrote about Gabriel and learning. Please know that you are appreciated.
The color, the words, I can’t decide which is more perfect!
I agree, Diogenes. Even Georgia O’Keeffe would have admired the beauty of this photo!
Hi Corey, Just ran across one of your pictures on Instagram under Victoria Magazine. It is of a bed with a black headboard – it is apparently in an upcoming book. Congrats!
Such a beautiful poem!
Beautiful photo with beautiful words. Thank you. I dedicate it to the memory of Ruth Bader Ginsberg. She was and always will be the petal, the fragrance, the rose that rises above the thorns.
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