Stories Collected While Living in France

French la Vie

Facing Fire

corey amaro French la Vie

Yesterday was not a surprise

the match was lit years ago

with bragging words

fake power

and falsehoods of faith 

in god, country, and people

slowly stirring a pot that had been smoldering 

by those wearing Teflon 

 it was pitiful to watch unfold

shameful behavior 

sadness to see how we have failed

if this were anywhere else

if ivory was ebony

if the truth stood bravely

if…

meanwhile in the same breath of time

-over 8000 Americans died of covid 19 in two days,

-the auctioning of the arctic to oil drilling companies

-the death penalty marches on

-the sun came up and burned across the sky

here we are facing the fire

let us be

please let us be

 a Phoenix rising.

 

 

 

"Phoenix represents rebirth, renewal, safety, transformation, permanence, inventiveness, and the sacredness of life. No matter the setting the story of the Phoenix has a distinctive theme. It begins with lifting from darkness into light; this is a complete life cycle and also a symbol of our immortal soul." via google.

 

(Rarely, do I speak about politics though after the events that have happened I could not be silent.)

 

 

 

Comments

44 responses to “Facing Fire”

  1. Janet

    Bravo !

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  2. Susan

    Yes.
    Keep shining your light, Corey.
    Standing with you, and believing for better days ahead.

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  3. Jeanne

    Very wise words and I loved the video of the boys choir. Music a healing balm and so are your postings.
    Much love
    Here’s to bright beautiful beginnings for us all.
    Much love and many blessings for us all
    Love Jeanne♥

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  4. jackie

    Amen (and thank you.)

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  5. Jsturn

    Brava. Thank you for speaking out.
    And for always setting the right tone combining compassion and clear headed honesty.

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  6. Kathy

    You are a gift, Corey. Thank you for being you and for sharing your heartfelt thoughts and words.
    With love,
    Kathy

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  7. Penni

    Amen and amen.

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  8. Peg

    Beautiful. Thank you Corey. May we rise like a phoenix with kindness, compassion, and love. Always with love 💗

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  9. Anna

    Such a beautiful and thoughtful reflection once again…….thank you, Corey!

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  10. Diogenes

    I am glad you could not be silent. This was a day of deep shame. Besides the re-institution of the Fairness Doctrine, the US should think about hate speech laws.

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  11. Linda McDaniel

    Thank you so much. I too have these feelings and I am praying for changed hearts.

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  12. Kristie Mueller

    God Bless America🇺🇸

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  13. ellena mcclain

    Thank you for speaking out. I usually try to keep politics out of conversations with friends that I know have differing ideas, but when circumstances are as vile and horrific as what we witnessed on January 6, I can be silent no more. I pray that Biden will put our country on a new path. I saw a wonderful yard sign the other day, MAKE AMERICA KIND AGAIN

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  14. Leslie In Oregon

    Thank you, Corey, for speaking out and for what you said when you spoke out. For many reasons, I wanted and needed to hear from you about what culminated (for now) at the U.S. Capitol on Wednesday. It went far beyond “politics” to strike at the very heart of our democracy.

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  15. JeanneRenee

    Merci de me rappeler ces paroles.

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  16. Linda

    Corey, As always you speak from your heart which is filled with love. Thank you for giving me hope in a new beginning.

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  17. Arabella

    Very apropos!

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  18. Marilyn M

    So well said. Perfect photo.
    Teflon is right. Will he and his enablers ever face the consequences? 🙏
    Thank you.

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  19. Ella Dyer

    Chère Corey,
    Thank you for sharing this important post. Yes, some subjects are difficult and unpleasant, which is why I continue to refrain from posting my thoughts on social media.
    However, sometimes we can’t remain silent so we must stand up. For example, I’ve learned over the last year that it is not enough to not be racist but, I must be anti-racist.
    May we all share (as you continue to do) and receive love and light.
    Bon week-end,
    Ella

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  20. REbeccaNYC

    Thank you Corey. this is beautifully said.

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  21. Jennifer Phillipps

    There will be light at the end of the tunnel and calm will prevail, of this I am quietly confident, 20 January cannot come soon enough, and I am only a spectator from afar, watching. I hope that the vaccine will roll out efficiently very soon in America and peace will be with the people and sanity will prevail……that is what we need for this New Year…best wishes from New Zealand! Jennifer

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  22. Franki

    Thank you for bravely speaking out.Your post beautifully puts words to what many of us are feeling.

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  23. Carolyn from Pittsburgh

    Oh Corey,
    If only you liberals could see things from our side for a day you might not be so ready to judge those poor people who got carried away. I don’t like what happened but I also don’t like how we conservatives have been lied about for years. You all are not so good as you think you are and we are not so bad.
    All the artistic people that I follow are Democrats. That’s just the way it is. It doesn’t keep me from loving you. Thanks Corey for not being like some who get outright hateful.

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  24. Alan

    Sadly, a whole lot of naive and easily manipulated people followed racist, white power fascists down Pennsylvania avenue to their fate. Fear of the other fueled their anger along with a power hungry, hollow man, with no morals.

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  25. Teddee Grace

    Thanks for speaking out. Only now are corrective actions at least being considered that should have been not only considered, but undertaken, long ago. Pray for a peaceful inauguration.

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  26. judyo

    You always have the right words, Corey. Thank you.
    Brighter days ahead I pray🙏

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  27. kathleen ingles

    may we all weep together for what is lost.

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  28. Elizabeth Schaeffer

    Corey, I have been reading your blog for 3 years now and love it. Please understand that I do not condone the violence inside the Capitol. That violence diminishes the love of country and support for President Trump that those 500,000 people have. I was there this past Wednesday. 500,00 happy peaceful families and individuals believe differently than you, but I do not disparage your beliefs with poetry or any writing. Your opinion is legitimate. So is mine.

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  29. Elizabeth Schaeffer

    May I suggest in the future that you refrain from political commentary, but if you chose to do so will you please consider poetry about the months and months of destruction and violence committed by the antifa and BLm in cities across this country against their own fellow Americans.

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  30. joy engel

    Your words brought tears, and much needed hope, Corey. Thank you!

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  31. Paula Tyner

    Blessings.

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  32. Chico Sue

    Thank you for speaking out, Corey. We need a bit of calm in the middle of this storm. I fear it is not over yet, but clearly, we need words of hope and peace and you offered that today.

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  33. Deanna Bailey

    Thank you, Corey, for your words & for this beautiful song. I loved this movie and have just requested it from this library to watch again. I feel hope for our world and our country and I believe in our humanity to move us forward in love and peace.

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  34. Angela Vular

    Lovely video and words! It was a sad day for all Americans. Hopefully the new year and a new administration will get us back on track. We all need to show more kindness and empathy toward each other. I am praying that this vaccine will work and be available for everyone world wide and SOON!!!

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  35. Momof5

    Thank you Corey. Always appreciate your words. For those that don’t agree… that’s OK too. But her blog, so she can say what’s in her heart anytime. It’s our choice to open our hearts to listen.

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  36. V.Marie

    So well said. Thank you.

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  37. Tracy H

    Yes. Just yes to your words. I lost my father to Covid-19 just days before Christmas. I’m tired of the chaos but it still continues. I pray. Tracy H.

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  38. Marilyn

    Thanks for speaking up.
    Where there is darkest, light will shine again.
    Love will win, but sadly people are being hurt.

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  39. corey

    Dear Tracy H
    I am sorry to hear about your father. So much loss, so much love all in one. I pray peace leads you gently on the path ahead. I feel for you x

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  40. LA CONTESSA

    WE CAN BE SILENT NO LONGER!
    THE MAN MUST GO and be stripped of ALL of HIS PERKS.
    ONE MILLION per year for TRAVEL EXPENSES!NO NO NO!
    THANK YOU!
    XX

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  41. Sally

    Such wise words. Thank you for saying them now.

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  42. Brenda

    Thank you Corey for speaking truth – well said!

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  43. Jan

    Thank you, Corey. It never ceases to amaze me when people feel they can tell you what to write about on your own blog. Because I love and respect you, I will refrain from speaking the words that come. We must continue to bring evil into the light to be burned by Truth. Evil prefers the shadows where it can hide.

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  44. Rhonda

    So well said Corey. I read it out loud and let your words sink in. A sad day indeed.

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