cleaning the dust

Cleaning the dust never ends,
There is always a girl in a wardrobe,
Who does not let go of your hand,
There is always a girl in a museum
who does not look at Matisse and Cézanne,
There is always a girl in a garden
Who steals apricots and oranges,

Cleaning the dust never ends,
There is always a cat on a pink chair
Who yawns seeing you happy,
There is always a blue cat in yellow sheets,
Who waits for someone to stroke him a hundred times,
A young cat in trouble who thinks
to the mango that you covet.

Cleaning the dust never ends,
A wild orchid asks for water and love,
A wild orchid is still waiting
May a poet change his life and color,
It is enough for Matisse to comb flowers
To remove the dust from the world, that
Grapes in the fruit basket.
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George Avatar
September 12, 2025 at 2:28 AM
I live by the side of a highway with an endless stream of vehicles passing by our house in unbroken chain. So there is much dust in our house and cleaning it up everyday consumes much of my time. There is a lot of life in between your lines. Enjoyed your poem dear Yaan.
Rolland Avatar
September 14, 2025 at 5:46 PM
i know what it means, thanks valsa
Wolf Avatar
September 11, 2025 at 7:08 PM
Amazing! ~ he who is amazed
Rolland Avatar
September 14, 2025 at 5:46 PM
thanks poet, for stopping by
Hind Avatar
September 11, 2025 at 5:07 PM
This is really beautiful.
Anaya Avatar
September 11, 2025 at 3:33 PM
We can complain all we want well, let there be dust eh. For we are the dust, from dust to dust. Girls rule, don't they. Previous poetry!
Rolland Avatar
September 11, 2025 at 4:01 PM
thanks anaya, i agree girls rule, we have to be clever have v a nice week end
Buhagiar Avatar
September 11, 2025 at 2:33 AM
Please don't come to Malta, where our government is oblivious to all the buildings that are always increasing, spreading dust everywhere. Loved your allusions, though—a great poem.
Rolland Avatar
September 11, 2025 at 2:40 AM
tank you so much Victor, never been to malta, seems to move and buld there wishes
Rodgers Avatar
September 10, 2025 at 9:49 AM
Hello Yann, its the little lives and moments that somehow feel larger than life. I kept smiling at the surprises and tiny wonders tucked in between the lines, it’s playful, observant, and quietly profound all at once. Truly a joy to read. Blessings, Yann, Daniel
Rolland Avatar
September 11, 2025 at 2:41 AM
thanks daniel, tank to God, my sister help me for the dust, i am not a "cleaner" wishes
Dietrich Avatar
September 9, 2025 at 11:42 PM
Always your style is so refreshing. Uggg dust is never ending
Anaya Avatar
September 11, 2025 at 3:04 PM
Lol...I couldn't resist...ugg means yuk! Qu est ce que yuk? I don't know. ;)
Rolland Avatar
September 11, 2025 at 2:42 AM
thanks Andrea for stopping by , don't know uggg dust ? wishes
Etgen-Baker Avatar
September 9, 2025 at 5:27 PM
what a delightful read, Yann. Appreciate the Matisse reference...fit in perfectly. Always enjoy reading your poems
Rolland Avatar
September 11, 2025 at 2:44 AM
thnaks sara for the warm words, enjoyed wishes
Kendrick Avatar
September 9, 2025 at 1:28 PM
I really enjoyed this one and I enjoyed their art as well. I guess it was impossible for the artist to paint in the dust even though we as house cleaners fight it all of the time. Sara K
Kendrick Avatar
October 11, 2025 at 4:27 AM
Nice for those who can get the help to do the house cleaning. LOL..I have Mr. Broom, Mr. Vacuum, and Mrs. Electric Dishwasher to help out. Sara K
Rolland Avatar
September 11, 2025 at 2:46 AM
thanks Sara, i am not a cleaner house, i need help to do it, thanks for the precious comment
Poet Avatar
September 9, 2025 at 1:11 PM
Yann, your poems are such a joy to read! There are always those surprise glimpses that just bring a grin to my face.
Rolland Avatar
September 11, 2025 at 2:46 AM
thanks you so much sotto, for the sweet comment wishes
DiMino Avatar
September 9, 2025 at 12:32 PM
"It is enough for Matisse to comb flowers To remove the dust from the world, that Grapes in the fruit basket." -- Wow! Brilliant inspiring poetry. I see, I need to dust my pens off. Fantastic! You get a FAV!
Rolland Avatar
September 11, 2025 at 2:47 AM
thanks Joe, this s an impressive comment , makes me happy wishes
Bauer Avatar
September 9, 2025 at 12:30 PM
your poetry is a delight to read, yann! there are always unexpected images that make me smile...
Rolland Avatar
September 11, 2025 at 2:48 AM
dear ilene, thank for the warm and helpful comment wishes
Godwin Avatar
September 9, 2025 at 12:11 PM
I adore this, it's feel has a resonating smile impact, one of concurrence, a delightful and rather profound one. Truly enjoyed your poetically laced traces of dusting. Poetry hugs ... CayCay
Rolland Avatar
September 11, 2025 at 2:50 AM
thanks caycay for the marvelous comment, value the poem wishes
Rodrigues Avatar
September 9, 2025 at 11:29 AM
How fun that without Eden we can paint immortal beauty with a brush or our words, mais oui - the eyes! I always look, linger, love the images and colors! Hugs, my precious friend!
Rolland Avatar
September 11, 2025 at 2:51 AM
thanks kim, for the so warm comment, happy i am wishes
Andresen Avatar
September 9, 2025 at 11:24 AM
- With everyday familiarity, the poet moves between the dust and the stars ... creatively written, Yann :) - hugs
Rolland Avatar
September 11, 2025 at 2:52 AM
thanks anne lise for the nice comment, loved the between dust and stars, here i am wishes
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