Yann Rolland Poet Free verse

Claude Monet painting

I am devastated, dumbfounded, dismayed,
These people are so stupid, or crazy,
They threw some hot soup
On a painting by Claude Monet,
These people are ridiculous, wicked,
Who will listen to them? Not me,
How can you believe what they say?
They destroy immortal works,
These people are so stupid, or crazy,
No one will defend their cause,
They’re like child killers
Who come to talk to us about God.


Je suis catastrophé, médusé, atterré,
Ces gens sont si idiots, ou fous,
Ils ont jeté de la soupe chaude
Sur une toile de Claude Monet,
Ces gens sont ridicules, méchants,
Qui voudra les écouter ? Pas moi,
Comment croire ce qu’ils disent ?
Ils saccagent des œuvres immortelles,
Ces gens sont si idiots, ou fous,
Personne ne défendra leur cause,
Ils sont comme des tueurs d’enfant
Qui viennent nous parler de Dieu.

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Evelyn Judy Buehler March 16, 2024 at 9:15 PM What a horrible, senseless act! Your poem says it all, Yann. Eloquently articulated. Blessings.

Valsa George March 4, 2024 at 3:27 AM It is so sad that immortal works of art are destroyed by callous men who have no regard for the delight, such works of art will possibly give to the posterity. To create something beautiful may take years, but destroying them can be done in seconds. I can relate to your moral indignation dear Yaan

Speaks Volumes February 22, 2024 at 4:08 AM La Printemps is such a beautiful peaceful painting. To protest in such a destructive way is unthinkable. These two young people should should be made scrub the museum for hours every day to make them realize what they have done. Violent and destructive actions are NOT the way to successfully protest for a cause. Love your poem Yann. Yann Rolland February 22, 2024 at 8:02 AM Thanks a lot, SV, you find the right comment and words, unthinkable is the truth, yes there are other ways to successfullly protest, at the contrary, what they did don't serve their cause, they look like devils, have a nice day

Andrea Dietrich February 21, 2024 at 9:06 PM You tell them, brother. So true. Yann Rolland February 22, 2024 at 8:03 AM thanks Andrea, unthinkable is the fine word from Speaks Volume, it is so true, thank tou so much for stopping by

I Am Anaya February 21, 2024 at 10:23 AM Ruining a Claude Monet painting will only leave a bad impression, non? I saw activists for farmers throw at Mona Lisa, she thank the heavens was protected by glass! God bless ~Anaya Yann Rolland February 22, 2024 at 8:05 AM thanks a lot Anaya, they really leave a bad impression, and don't serve their cause, i hate them and i am furious, take care friend poet

Kim Rodrigues February 21, 2024 at 5:09 AM Truly terrible! They cause heartbreak and do nothing for a cause. Brag about their young selfs, later in life. Tears. Yann Rolland February 22, 2024 at 8:06 AM this is what i think Kim, they are worse medication than the illness, have a good day poet

Ink Empress February 21, 2024 at 3:31 AM Ah ive seen some news articles about that sometime ago. Crazy is the right word yes for those acts. Unbelievable! Very well woven and delivered and youv expressed so well here. Pleasure reading your work always Yann Rolland February 22, 2024 at 8:07 AM they don't serve the cause, they look like crazy people, this is scary for the future, Thanks IE for stopping by kindly

Bill Baker February 20, 2024 at 11:09 PM I can feel your passion for creative works of art and your disbelief that people would do suck stupid things. Thanks for sharing your thoughts through your poetry, my friend. Have a pleasant week. Bill Yann Rolland February 22, 2024 at 8:09 AM i really adore art painting, music, thanks poet Bill, what can we do without passion ? take care

The Situation February 16, 2024 at 7:10 PM Should be confined to prison for life. who would ever did this. Yann Rolland February 16, 2024 at 11:42 PM totally agrre, it is a crime, thanks TS for stopping by, best wishes for the week end

Sara Kendrick February 15, 2024 at 9:57 AM Enjoyed reading your Ekphrasis of Monet's painting that was attacked. It was covered with a Plexiglas covering so it was saved. People can do some very antisocial things sometimes. Your visit to my page was delightful. Sara K Yann Rolland February 16, 2024 at 11:41 PM hello Sara, aren't you confusing with La JOconde' for the plexiglas, i didn't heard of it, anyway this is scandalous,inhuman thing to do, take care yann

Paige Hind February 14, 2024 at 4:52 PM It's terrible when we don't appreciate the arts. A well-said poem. Yann Rolland February 14, 2024 at 10:50 PM thanks Paige, terrible is the word, thanks for stopping by

Christina Bowring February 14, 2024 at 12:47 PM Mindless vandalism dear Yann - I too am dismayed with what goes on these days. Selfish people that are intent on ruining other’s pleasure. Many love Monet’s masterpieces and they should be protected for ever so people can marvel at the artistry. I enjoyed reading your poetry with your feelings well expressed. Well done ! Blessings to you. Yann Rolland February 14, 2024 at 10:55 PM thanks Christina, you find the right word, mindless vandalism, i can't express my indignation, this is a Monet Treaure for mankind, these peple are totally crazy, there are others ways to protest, i really hate them

Jerry Brotherton February 14, 2024 at 6:18 AM It is impossible to understand what is happening to the world today. Yann Rolland February 14, 2024 at 10:56 PM impossible to understand, i agree, thanks for your support jerry

Victor Buhagiar February 14, 2024 at 1:46 AM Disgraceful to ruin a masterpiece. What did they get for it? Such a pity Monet is one of my favorite painters. Hope they will caught and punished. Yann Rolland February 14, 2024 at 11:00 PM i really think these people are dumb, they mix art with politics, please don't touch Monet, this is madness and incomprehensible act, wish they go to jail , for a year or two tahnks poet for stopping by