Notes About The Poem

This a collaboration with Etienne Lariviere. This is also based on the French group Kids United.

 

Dancing On the Wall

Laissez-nous Chanter sans Murs


If you ever can dance
En français s’il vous plaît
Avec les enfants
Get in on, let the walls fall along

See all the colors
See all the little ones
Writing love notes on the elder’s wall
Peace no longer can you forestall

Je marche dans mes rêves
I cry for all the dying and the dead
Birds are flying children crying
The winds of change will come a flying

We are one, l'amour c'est toi
L'amour, tous qui rêvent d’avenir
It’s only a childs heart
That holds humanity dear

Destiny
Holds us together
Division
Murs that drive us apart

Kids United
Singing for a new start
Sur ma route
C'est possible; c'est tout.

Bailar
Copyright © | Year Posted 2017

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Duet Avatar
May 31, 2017 at 6:49 PM
I love this, Arthur. I can just see the children dancing and singing to save the world. After all, it is their future we're talking aboit. And, I can just see the grafitti on that "wall". Such a touching poem. This has possibilities of making a great song/video. I can see/hear it now. Great message!
Coreggia Avatar
May 30, 2017 at 3:22 PM
Let children's songs unite us all. Great collaboration, Arthur and Etienne:) Amitiés
Smith Avatar
May 30, 2017 at 10:05 AM
We have to start somewhere...cheers
Chircop Avatar
May 29, 2017 at 7:28 PM
It is still possible indeed to make a new start..Make it a better place for you and for me.To act as responsible as an adult..and innocent as a child...Divisions will fall..and we ll celebrate life..I really love your collab poem/song Arthur.Great message.
Allison Avatar
May 29, 2017 at 2:48 AM
Bravo Arthur and Etienne you send out a wonderful message - let's hope that wind of change blows quickly and the world becomes a better and safer place for us all:-) hugs Jan xx
White Avatar
May 28, 2017 at 11:57 PM
J'aime ça :) Merci beaucoup Etienne et Arthur!
B. Avatar
May 28, 2017 at 11:27 PM
Fantastique! I wish for a safe and peaceful world for all children. Love the collaboration. :)
Wolf Avatar
May 28, 2017 at 10:16 PM
This is a great collaboration by two wonderful poets! Very moving!
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