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Corey Fazel

Koorosh the Great, Friend All of my heart One tear Or one Monsoon No amount, no grandeur Can express the sorrow Oh yes, I am sad, I am saddened I am in sorrow I am swimming in the darkness I am missing something That can not be said in words Koorosh the great was a prophecy For only now have we seen The truth of greatness Not by Victory, but by kindness We are blessed to have seen How simple life can be Love your life Your family Your friends Bring everyone laughter Create, envision and dream Everyone who knows you feels special Your father taught you well Kindness that transcended generations In the end A humble man No god could make him bitter He was as he always was and more A kind man Only when you remove a tree from the garden Do you realize The tree was the garden The flowers bloomed for the tree The people sought shade and comfort Quietly, I weep For him For his family For life If all great leaders followed his path What a beautiful world we would have He inspired He smiled Corey, you are missed Notes: Dedicated to my friend Corey Fazel who just recently passed away before his time. Corey, you will be missed by many many people. It is you with your friendly pertinence that got me to swim, and that alone has changed my life, I will remember the many evenings and dinners we talked about all things under the sun. MSA is Multiple System Atrophy, a terrible and debilitating disease that attacks the nervous system. It has many of the symptoms of Parkinson, however from onset one has very few years of life left.

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Date: 7/26/2016 9:56:00 AM
While researching a trip to Montreal, I was thinking of the boy who had lived there whom I had been so madly in love with. I googled him and came upon your poem. While it conveys such sad news, it heartens me to learn that the fun,loving, intelligent boy that I knew grew into such a special person. Thank you,Sheila
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Date: 12/5/2015 5:58:00 PM
I'm so glad you gave this link at your blog. This is a VERY good poem, my friend. The part about the tree, wow!! MSA, how terrible it is.
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Date: 10/29/2015 1:49:00 PM
Arthur, what a tremendous dedication. It brought tears to my eyes. I especially love the part about removing a tree from a garden. What a perfect metaphor. I am terribly sorry for your loss. This one is a favourite for me.
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Arthur Vaso
Date: 11/11/2015 2:23:00 PM
Thank you, obviously this was a poem close to my heart, so I really appreciate the kind words!
Date: 8/16/2015 11:24:00 PM
Yes, a mighty spirit though the body betrayed him! He enriched your life -- and now mine! Thank-you for sharing this special person with me.
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Arthur Vaso
Date: 8/17/2015 12:13:00 AM
Thanks, and I just realized, you already read, cheers!
Date: 12/30/2014 9:18:00 PM
what a tribute to your dear friend Arthur a strong and powerful pen hugs 7
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Arthur Vaso
Date: 8/16/2015 10:56:00 PM
Thank you so much Shadow, this is very much appreciated, sorry for the late reply.
Date: 12/23/2014 1:43:00 PM
powerful piece of writing arthur deeply sorry to hear of your loss my heartfelt wishes and prayers congratulation on poem of the day dear pal
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Arthur Vaso
Date: 8/16/2015 10:54:00 PM
Thank you liam, and my apologies for missing some comments here!
Date: 12/23/2014 12:09:00 PM
You have lost a true friend, Arthur. These beautiful and heartfelt words show what a truly inspiring person he was. My condolences to you and his family. // paul
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Arthur Vaso
Date: 8/16/2015 10:53:00 PM
Thank you Paul, I am truly happy to see so many replies, if only so that his family will know, he was someone who touched many peoples lives.
Date: 12/23/2014 8:07:00 AM
This is a tremendous dedication. Thankfuly your friend is beyond his suffering. Sadly those left behind will feel the space left by his absence.
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Arthur Vaso
Date: 8/16/2015 10:52:00 PM
Thanks Richard, and yes I hope his family is getting by!
Date: 12/23/2014 1:19:00 AM
Superb tribute, superb friend, superb poem! I am so sorry, dear Arthur! Well-deserved POD!
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Arthur Vaso
Date: 8/16/2015 10:51:00 PM
Thank you Demetrios, sorry for late reply, missed this somehow!
Date: 12/22/2014 11:22:00 PM
This is a beautiful tribute to your dear friend, Arthur. You have honored him in such a loving, heartfelt place of true friendship. Your poem and courageous friend are inspiring. Thank you for sharing his life with us...much love, Rhonda
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Arthur Vaso
Date: 8/16/2015 10:50:00 PM
I cant believe I have missed replying to so many comments here, thank so very much Rhonda!
Date: 12/22/2014 9:37:00 PM
You did good Arthur. I think most of it came from your heart in reaction to his immense heart but I think he also guided your pen. People with faith guide you shine a light on you and you change. A great tribute to a great person.
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Arthur Vaso
Date: 12/22/2014 9:39:00 PM
Thank you Maurice, you are very kind!
Date: 12/22/2014 8:53:00 PM
So sad a time for you my friend, may his family find some peace in your words and maybe the words left as comments. Remember the good times, forget the struggles he might have had.the battle isn't lost.......Seren
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Arthur Vaso
Date: 12/22/2014 9:40:00 PM
Sad for his family, I just feel for them, and thank you for such kind words.
Date: 12/22/2014 8:25:00 PM
This brought a tear to my eye. It is remarkable that a person faced with such dis-ease is capable of showering the world with more kindness than the rain falls itself. It is those people who we should gain inspiration from, those who lives touch others even after death. What a wonderful tribute. Lots of love and peace to the family and friends.
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Arthur Vaso
Date: 12/22/2014 8:28:00 PM
Thank you so much Cas, I am so happyfor all of these fine comments, not for me, but I hope his family will see and know he was an inspiration to many more! Thank you so much!!!!
Date: 12/22/2014 6:40:00 PM
My condolences on your loss Arthur...A beautiful tribute to your friend....
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Arthur Vaso
Date: 12/22/2014 7:43:00 PM
Thank you very much Joseph
Date: 12/22/2014 12:17:00 PM
What a lovely tribute. It is so hard to lose a loved one. My heart goes out to you. Of course, the name got to me. It is from the history of Persia, my dear. You know that. That's why the references to the leader. All the best to you. Thank God we have memories to treasure.
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Arthur Vaso
Date: 12/22/2014 7:41:00 PM
Thank you Eileen, and yes I know thus the comparisons I made to him. I also made the line "his father taught him well" as he too passed away this year, and he too was a very kind man. Somehow I feel the world is at a loss, I can only hope my little poem will inspire others to try to be this way, including myself. Hugs
Date: 12/22/2014 10:19:00 AM
A fantastic heartfelt tribute to a friend -- a precious gift has been lost but his memory will live on in your life and now mine! My hope is that I may be a Corey Fazel friend to someone. all the very best dear friend.
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Arthur Vaso
Date: 12/22/2014 7:38:00 PM
David, that Sir is such a fine compliment, and I am sure Corey would be proud to hear that! Thank you so much! I too have the same wishes. Merry Christmas
Date: 12/22/2014 7:59:00 AM
Arthur, your poem shows so much love for your friend. He was probably watching over your shoulder as you sat there writing this poem, being very proud of you. Prayers for you and your friend, Blessings and a very Merry Christmas to you and your family
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Arthur Vaso
Date: 12/22/2014 7:36:00 PM
Thank you so much Eve
Date: 12/21/2014 5:55:00 PM
I am so sorry for the loss of your friend Arthur - lovely dedication:-) Hugs jan xx
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Arthur Vaso
Date: 12/21/2014 8:11:00 PM
Very kind of you sweet Jan!
Date: 12/21/2014 5:51:00 PM
Heartwrenching...Sad but so beautiful! To my fvs
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Arthur Vaso
Date: 12/21/2014 8:11:00 PM
This was obviously a special poem so I thank you so much Charmaine, hugs
Date: 12/21/2014 5:46:00 PM
I'm so sorry my friend...hoist a few in his honor...he sounds like a great friend
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Arthur Vaso
Date: 12/21/2014 8:10:00 PM
Thanks Tim, he sure was
Date: 12/21/2014 5:26:00 PM
I love the emotions in this poem, if the world had a friend it was the person in this poem, you keep up the great work, hope to see more soon :-D
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Arthur Vaso
Date: 12/21/2014 8:06:00 PM
You are too kind, thank you

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