The berries fell upon the marble plaque.
Some of them cried, "What a waste why didn't we fall on fertile ground! We will never grow into a mighty tree on this cold hard surface!"
A few others calculated that life was full of surprises, since they had landed on the line, certainly a prize was involved, and they looked around for the award!
The berries that stuck together, falling in a clump, felt lucky that at least they were together, sensing that was the main thing. Yet some of the berries that stood alone, enjoyed their freedom, and looked at the adventure ahead of them with glee!
The marble plaque feeling the red juice soaking in, knew it had been kissed by life, and felt warm.
photo: One word of many. Carved into stone. Knowing that a kiss can tell many stories. The first kiss. French kiss. How to kiss. Sloppy kisses! Chocolate Kisses! When to kiss? Kiss the boo-boo kiss. Sealed with a kiss, Good-night kiss. Your last kiss?
Such gorgeous words, what a lovely post. Always inspirational. xx
Posted by: Renee | 10 January 2007 at 11:28 AM
It's the year of the pig darling Oink Oink
So I send you hogs and kisses
I love a good sweet kiss.
The kiss of the sun for pardon
The songs of the birds for mirth
There is no place closer to
Heaven
Than a garden here on Earth!
Love you Sugar Plum
I send you lots of Hungarian
kisses with lots of garlic
Giggles
Posted by: Jeanne | 10 January 2007 at 12:09 PM
Oh french kisses, thanks for the reminder, well I still remember them from when I was 22 and an au-pair girl in Toulon *sigh* Wonderful memories!
Posted by: Carol | 10 January 2007 at 12:17 PM
I have a white marble floor in the hallway and someone once trod a berry into it, the stain is still there. I wish I had felt as romantic about that stain as I do about this delightful post.
Posted by: Di Overton | 10 January 2007 at 12:28 PM
I just love the way your mind works. :) Great post.
Posted by: Lisa | 10 January 2007 at 12:32 PM
My last kiss
Was from Chris,
During our trist.
I miss that kiss..
It was bliss.
I'll just have to
reminisce.
Posted by: ParisBreakfasts | 10 January 2007 at 12:58 PM
French kiss is the best!!! Corey, an excellent story!!
Posted by: patpaulk | 10 January 2007 at 01:02 PM
This is quintissential optimism...seeing the good when others see the negative.
Kisses no matter where they're planted are good!
Posted by: Shannon | 10 January 2007 at 01:03 PM
Kisses... kissing...delightful, delicious and should be a daily habit. Love your thoughts, Corey!!
Posted by: Anna | 10 January 2007 at 01:13 PM
My first kiss was much sweeter than my last! Quelle honte...
Posted by: phyllis | 10 January 2007 at 01:24 PM
Beautiful.
Posted by: ally bean | 10 January 2007 at 01:26 PM
My first kiss! I hadn't thought of it until now for years, but I was 16 and in England for the summer and his name was Clive and . . .
Posted by: tut-tut | 10 January 2007 at 01:55 PM
French kiss,
American bliss,
couple's feast!
Posted by: Marie-Noëlle | 10 January 2007 at 02:11 PM
Love this beautiful story, an alternative to the well-known parable. I wish for your clump of berries to grow bigger and bigger, gaining strength together and sharing in the joys and adventures ahead. The ones that fell on the line are too cute to be looking for awards :)
Posted by: cruststation | 10 January 2007 at 02:17 PM
lovely post
It's so enjoyable to stop by here.
(I'll save my answer for a very late participation in Sunday Scribblings.)
Posted by: Gel | 10 January 2007 at 03:08 PM
You have such an imagination, Corey. I love the perspective you have given to the various berries--being on the line must signal a prize has been won, the comfort of being grouped together with others and the freedom of having elbow room.
I need to get cracking with some stories this year.
Thanks for a great start to another day!
Posted by: Star | 10 January 2007 at 04:19 PM
You write the nicest stories. I wish I could borrow your brain for a day.
Posted by: CathyC | 10 January 2007 at 04:36 PM
You strike again Corey. Now with this lovely start to my day, I will go dry my hair, find some coffee, you joining me with your tea and we'll chat.
Posted by: annieelf | 10 January 2007 at 04:42 PM
Oh my. Three of us gals came into the office early today and the conversation got around to that movie "The Lover" and that fabulous scene where the young girl kisses the car window. Such a sultry kiss.
I guess today is the day of the "KISS".
Smooches, Paula
Posted by: paula | 10 January 2007 at 04:43 PM
A kiss is a kiss is a kiss....
Posted by: Britt-Arnhild | 10 January 2007 at 05:40 PM
í love the picture! it's one of those omen thingies that "The Alchemist" talked about.
"Look around and you shall see."
Your blog always reminds me to open my eyes and mind to the world, to see something beautiful.
Posted by: [a} | 10 January 2007 at 05:52 PM
luscious and thought provoking!
Posted by: constance | 10 January 2007 at 06:35 PM
Perfect.
Posted by: mary | 10 January 2007 at 07:35 PM
ANOTHER DELICIOUS TREAT COMING FROM ici !!!
baisers .
Posted by: eivlys | 10 January 2007 at 09:36 PM
A baby grandchild's first sloppy kiss has to be one of the best.
Posted by: sheila | 11 January 2007 at 12:22 AM
more kissing in 2007, definately.
is this "kiss" somewhere in france?
too funny - we just watched french kiss this weekend - love it!
xo, h
Posted by: heidi | 11 January 2007 at 12:39 AM
Last kiss.........
I wake up and hear my man getting ready for work, he is late....but he doesn't forget to kiss me before he dashes out of the door.
Posted by: herhimnbryn | 11 January 2007 at 01:13 AM
How divine! What an imagination you possess! This made me clap my hands with glee! (I'm not kidding!) I absolutely love it! Quite a juicy little writing!
Posted by: Pam Aries | 11 January 2007 at 01:50 AM
my last kiss? it was a few minutes ago when my dh came home!!!!
blowing kisses your way!
mary ann xo
Posted by: mary ann | 11 January 2007 at 02:10 AM
What a beautiful, beautiful picture!
Posted by: Heather | 11 January 2007 at 03:01 AM
How do you do it, Corey?
I don't think I can live without you now...
Posted by: Regina Clare Jane | 11 January 2007 at 04:48 AM
Oh your postings always cheer me up, especially on days I need cheering up, like today!!
Posted by: Gypsy Purple | 11 January 2007 at 05:01 AM
First kiss, last kiss, and all the kisses inbetween, all good!
Posted by: Colette | 11 January 2007 at 05:16 AM
Wonderful post, Corey. Oh, the remembered kiss... And here's to the next kiss!
Posted by: MB | 11 January 2007 at 05:43 AM
so..falling on the line and looking out to see what they won huh
a kiss for sure..
Posted by: pinar | 11 January 2007 at 06:09 AM
There is nothing more heart stopping, more delightful than a first kiss.
Posted by: Linda | 11 January 2007 at 08:02 AM
I looked through your French Antiques section yesterday - what a wonderful eye you have for the impact of detail, and what an imagination you bring to it. You know, as I lay in bed this morning re-seeing the pages, I thought what a fabulouse book that section would make, for the coffee table in hardback, or to read in those short-attention hours when recovering from an anaesthetic - though with all those wonderful colour pictures, it would probably be too costly to produce in paperback format.
I sense that while for me antiques and bric-a-brac are a hobby, for you they are a passion, a preoccupation, a lifestyle. I have never seen them presented in this way before and it draws me in -I fly to you in spirit!
Posted by: Judith | 11 January 2007 at 10:59 AM
which is the best kiss??
Posted by: daffa | 11 January 2007 at 04:09 PM
So beautiful...your words...the photo...the feeling...
Posted by: Veronica TM | 12 January 2007 at 12:40 AM
Great use of words and photos.
Posted by: Sarala | 12 January 2007 at 06:44 AM
I missed so many posts while I was away staying at my sister's farm.. just reading down the page this morning I find myself feeling quite emotional about how blessed we are to meet here! It is a kiss of heaven.
Praise God for you, Corey.
Posted by: gracie | 16 January 2007 at 02:12 AM