Chris Cornell

Rory

Posted by CCadmin on 2/6/2009 | Comments (72)

Thought I should say something about my friend Rory and his amazing poem.
I have had a friendship with him by telephone and email for a while now. I was made aware of his story and that he wanted to talk to me because my music had been important to him and his family through what I think of as an unimaginably hard time. After speaking to him I knew we would stay in touch. I think he is an extremely brave man and has been nothing but a gentleman in every conversation we have had, never once complaining even when I know he may be having a bad day. To the contrary, he has sent me messages that have lifted my spirit at times when I was down and without knowing, reminded me how trivial my few troubles really are.
What he did to lift my spirits the most was to send me his poem. What I read gave me such a sense of relief that Rory had an insight. A strength and hope that was inspiring beyond measure.
It was a pleasure to put it to music and an honor that he ask if I would ever consider it.
It was with his permission that I posted it for people to listen to.
If you want to know more about his story it is best told by a close friend of his on the news page HERE on my site.
Thank you all. C

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