grist for the mill

O pure hearts, never forget my words,
When you listen to this pretentious, you give him
grain to be milled,
When you look at this fool, you give him
Grist for the mill.

Thus is the world made, of morality of air and water,
What you think is like the warm wind,
What you say must be written very dear,
So that the sky, does not take it in the deserts,

O pure hearts, hear what the sea says,
what the cormorant says is priceless,
Men go round in circles on this earth,

Never forget my words, men of fury,
When you listen to a pretentious or his cat,
what you think gives them grist for the mill.








O cœurs purs, n’oubliez jamais mes paroles,
Quand vous écoutez ce prétentieux, vous lui donnez
du grain à moudre,
Quand vous regardez cet imbécile, vous lui donnez
Du grain à moudre,

Ainsi est fait le monde, de morale, d’air et d’eau,
Ce que vous pensez est comme le vent chaud,
Ce que vous dites doit être écrit très cher,
Pour que le ciel, ne l’emporte dans les déserts,

O cœurs purs, écoutez ce que dit la mer,
ce que dit le cormoran n’a pas de prix,
Les hommes tournent en rond sur cette terre,

N’oubliez jamais mes paroles, hommes de foudres,
Quand vous écoutez un prétentieux ou son chat,
ce que vous pensez leur donne du grain à moudre.
Copyright © | Year Posted 2025


Post Comments

Poetrysoup is an environment of encouragement and growth so only provide specific positive comments that indicate what you appreciate about the poem. Negative comments will result your account being banned.

Please Login to post a comment

Date: 3/14/2025 9:50:00 PM
World is constructed from morality,ethical principles are fundamental to existence.It is true.An inspiring thoughtful poem
Login to Reply
Rolland Avatar
Yann Rolland
Date: 3/18/2025 6:40:00 AM
thanks Akham for the nice comment and sentiments, thanks for stopping by
Date: 3/14/2025 3:21:00 PM
Very nice, Yann. Thanks for reading my poem the other day
Login to Reply
Rolland Avatar
Yann Rolland
Date: 3/18/2025 6:41:00 AM
thank you so much andrea for visiting
Date: 3/14/2025 1:15:00 PM
- I would think that most people would agree with what you write here, Yann :) - Thank you very much :) - Accept the things we cannot change... raise our frustration threshold :) - Have a lovely weekend :) - hugs
Login to Reply
Rolland Avatar
Yann Rolland
Date: 3/18/2025 6:42:00 AM
thanks anne lise for the understanding words, evidences can be precious, hugs
Date: 3/14/2025 11:18:00 AM
When I read your French, I almost cry in desperation. Studied four useless years by an incompetent teacher. Great meditation in this poem.
Login to Reply
Rolland Avatar
Yann Rolland
Date: 3/18/2025 6:44:00 AM
a teacher must care about students and his matter, sorry he was bad, this teh key i guess, enjoyed your visit dear victor
Date: 3/14/2025 4:57:00 AM
Dear Yann, your artistic words carry the weight of wisdom, a quiet storm of truth and reflection. I truly liked the rhythm, the depth just like waves shaping the shore, always moving, always profound. Your words lingers, making me pause and ponder. Remarkable work! Spring Blessings, My Dear Friend, Daniel
Login to Reply
Rolland Avatar
Yann Rolland
Date: 3/14/2025 5:14:00 PM
thanks Daniel for the touching and graceful comment, i was almost crying ( not a joke) God bless you my friend
Date: 3/13/2025 8:32:00 PM
I love it when you post poems in both English and French. Nice work, Yann. :)
Login to Reply
Rolland Avatar
Yann Rolland
Date: 3/14/2025 2:55:00 AM
thanks evelyn, always enjoy your comments
Date: 3/13/2025 7:19:00 PM
A most medative poem Yann, I think I'd rather the Cat than many a man."
Login to Reply
Rolland Avatar
Yann Rolland
Date: 3/14/2025 2:56:00 AM
so do i, joe, so do i, enjoyed your message
Date: 3/13/2025 5:53:00 PM
Love the poetic wording in the first verse and “what the cormorant says is priceless, Men go round in circles on this earth” then nice finish, Yann! Oui! Oui!
Login to Reply
Rolland Avatar
Yann Rolland
Date: 3/14/2025 2:57:00 AM
thank you so much Kim, for encouraging creativity, i really experienced what i write have a nice week end
Date: 3/12/2025 10:09:00 PM
We have to listen to everyone and everything. Accept the good and reject the bad and thus improve life. Powerfully written, dear Yaan.
Login to Reply
Rolland Avatar
Yann Rolland
Date: 3/13/2025 4:54:00 PM
thanks valsa for supportive words
Date: 3/12/2025 5:50:00 PM
This poem has depth of thought. In the end of life what we really are that counts.
Login to Reply
Rolland Avatar
Yann Rolland
Date: 3/13/2025 4:55:00 PM
so true victor, enjoyed your stopping by
Get a Premium Membership
Get more exposure for your poetry and more features with a Premium Membership.
Book: Radiant Verses: A Journey Through Inspiring Poetry

Member Area

My Admin
Profile and Settings
Edit My Poems
Edit My Quotes
Edit My Short Stories
Edit My Articles
My Comments Inboxes
My Comments Outboxes
Soup Mail
Poetry Contests
Contest Results/Status
Followers
Poems of Poets I Follow
Friend Builder

Soup Social

Poetry Forum
New/Upcoming Features
The Wall
Soup Facebook Page
Who is Online
Link to Us

Member Poems

Poems - Top 100 New
Poems - Top 100 All-Time
Poems - Best
Poems - by Topic
Poems - New (All)
Poems - New (PM)
Poems - New by Poet
Poems - Read
Poems - Unread

Member Poets

Poets - Best New
Poets - New
Poets - Top 100 Most Poems
Poets - Top 100 Most Poems Recent
Poets - Top 100 Community
Poets - Top 100 Contest

Famous Poems

Famous Poems - African American
Famous Poems - Best
Famous Poems - Classical
Famous Poems - English
Famous Poems - Haiku
Famous Poems - Love
Famous Poems - Short
Famous Poems - Top 100

Famous Poets

Famous Poets - Living
Famous Poets - Most Popular
Famous Poets - Top 100
Famous Poets - Best
Famous Poets - Women
Famous Poets - African American
Famous Poets - Beat
Famous Poets - Cinquain
Famous Poets - Classical
Famous Poets - English
Famous Poets - Haiku
Famous Poets - Hindi
Famous Poets - Jewish
Famous Poets - Love
Famous Poets - Metaphysical
Famous Poets - Modern
Famous Poets - Punjabi
Famous Poets - Romantic
Famous Poets - Spanish
Famous Poets - Suicidal
Famous Poets - Urdu
Famous Poets - War

Poetry Resources

Anagrams
Bible
Book Store
Character Counter
Cliché Finder
Poetry Clichés
Common Words
Copyright Information
Grammar
Grammar Checker
Homonym
Homophones
How to Write a Poem
Lyrics
Love Poem Generator
New Poetic Forms
Plagiarism Checker
Poetry Art
Publishing
Random Word Generator
Spell Checker
What is Good Poetry?
Word Counter