don't run

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N’essayez pas de faire courir
L’âne gris ou le puissant zébu,
La girafe folle ou le poète,
Vous perdriez votre temps,
N’essayez pas de faire courir,

Chacun doit respecter l’autre,
Le cheval court,  l’âne brait,
Comment cueillerons nous ces cerises ?

N’essayez pas de faire courir
La girafe folle ou le poète,
La lenteur les inspire plus,
De tout ils gardent raison,
N’essayez pas de faire courir.


Don’t try to make them run
The gray donkey or the powerful zebu,
The crazy giraffe or the poet,
You would waste your time,
Do not try to make them run,

Each one must respect the other,
The horse runs, the donkey brays,
How will we pick these cherries?

Don’t try to make them run
The crazy giraffe or the poet,
The slowness inspires them more,
Of all that keep reason,
Do not try to make them run.
Copyright © | Year Posted 2025

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Anaya Avatar
November 27, 2025 at 3:41 PM
In both languages its emotive, wise words. Slowing down what rushes hastily is no way to continue each journeys. Respect for all!
Rolland Avatar
November 28, 2025 at 2:09 AM
thanks a lot anaya, this is essential i believe wishes
George Avatar
November 25, 2025 at 9:52 PM
Don't hasten anyone or anything, allow them to move at their own pace. A wise advice!
Rolland Avatar
November 28, 2025 at 2:10 AM
thanks valsa, wishes
Wolf Avatar
November 25, 2025 at 9:39 PM
How WILL we pick those cherries? I'm working on it, Yann.
Rolland Avatar
November 28, 2025 at 2:11 AM
thanks valsa picking cherries take time, i guess thank you so much
Hind Avatar
November 24, 2025 at 6:31 PM
Things shouldn't be rushed, I agree. Interesting
Rolland Avatar
November 25, 2025 at 2:36 PM
thanks a lot poet for harmonious thoughts
Buhagiar Avatar
November 24, 2025 at 3:19 AM
There's imagery all around. Loved your poem.
Rolland Avatar
November 25, 2025 at 2:37 PM
thanks victor, enjoyed your stopping by
Poet Avatar
November 24, 2025 at 2:40 AM
Your lovely spirit is revealed in this heartfelt way! Your poem, rendered in both languages, was a delight to behold—masterfully crafted. One finds joy in the layered meanings and wit woven throughout your verse.
Rolland Avatar
November 25, 2025 at 2:38 PM
thanks sotto poet for supporting and gracious comment, appreciated your stopping by
Dietrich Avatar
November 23, 2025 at 4:20 PM
A very enjoyable read
Rolland Avatar
November 25, 2025 at 2:38 PM
thank you so much andrea
Gauthier Avatar
November 23, 2025 at 10:53 AM
I enjoyed reading your poem in both languages ~ well penned
Rolland Avatar
November 25, 2025 at 2:39 PM
may be french version is best, english is just a translated one, enjoyed your comment poet Line
Etgen-Baker Avatar
November 22, 2025 at 5:39 PM
appreciation the allegorical nature and humor of your poem.
Rolland Avatar
November 22, 2025 at 6:44 PM
thanks for stopping by, nicely
Bauer Avatar
November 21, 2025 at 11:52 AM
Ha! I love being paired with “the crazy giraffe,” Yann! Wonderful poem!
Rolland Avatar
November 21, 2025 at 3:59 PM
smiles, nice to read you poet
Rodrigues Avatar
November 21, 2025 at 8:24 AM
Love this! Don’t hurry or disturb. Breathe! Hugs
Rolland Avatar
November 21, 2025 at 3:59 PM
thanks kim, never hurry
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