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.
Posted by: BeckyFar | 18 September 2020 at 02:32 PM
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.
Posted by: Jean(ne) in Minnesota | 18 September 2020 at 04:19 PM
The color, the words, I can't decide which is more perfect!
Posted by: Diogenes | 18 September 2020 at 07:55 PM
I agree, Diogenes. Even Georgia O'Keeffe would have admired the beauty of this photo!
Posted by: Kathie B | 18 September 2020 at 10:34 PM
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!
Posted by: Patricia Nischan | 19 September 2020 at 01:11 AM
Such a beautiful poem!
Posted by: Julie Schmidt | 19 September 2020 at 01:27 AM
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.
Posted by: Jennie | 19 September 2020 at 02:43 PM