find some happiness that way

Children who grow up, who will one day become 
men,
Do not forget to live, live the moment,
One day you will not scare the boars,
Nor to warthog,
You will have to change to be happy,
Animals have a sixth sense,
Horses, donkeys, camels have a sixth sense,
Chickens, cats, swallows,
You’ll have to get up early, to understand,
You’ll have to get up early to escape
To escape the warthog, the snakes,
Children who grow up, who become men,
Man is a violent animal,
Flee when he looks into yours,
Flee when he puts his thoughts in yours,
Flee like animals, like wild geese,
Like boars, like warthogs, flee
And you may find happiness.
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Dietrich Avatar
May 18, 2025 at 11:21 PM
So interesting, Yann. Your style is unmistakable
Buehler Avatar
May 17, 2025 at 9:54 PM
Yann, this is a beautiful poem, which imparts sage wisdom to the youth. Thank you for sharing. :)
Winter Avatar
May 10, 2025 at 9:38 PM
Dear Yann, such a brilliant write! The meaning of your poem is very powerful and thoughtful. Best, Anne
Rolland Avatar
May 13, 2025 at 11:57 PM
God bless you dear Anne, i am touched by sympathy
George Avatar
May 10, 2025 at 5:31 AM
'Live the moment'....Great advice to the children. This advice is equally applicable to grown ups. Some men are more dangerous than animals... so children should flee from them. Wish you a happy weekend, dear Yaan.
Rolland Avatar
May 13, 2025 at 11:58 PM
so true Valsa, your comment are so precious and fair blessings
Buhagiar Avatar
May 10, 2025 at 1:56 AM
Good advice on growing up. Always search for peace.
Rolland Avatar
May 13, 2025 at 11:58 PM
same as you dear you
Andresen Avatar
May 9, 2025 at 1:44 AM
- A lot to learn through growing up... one day they will be men - some find happiness, others don't, Yann :) - hugs
Rolland Avatar
May 13, 2025 at 11:59 PM
thanks anne lise for stopping by and reading nicely
Rodrigues Avatar
May 8, 2025 at 11:08 AM
Keep away from violence, keep an eye out for trouble…flee it and you may find happiness…your style and imagery might get some young men to think.
Rolland Avatar
May 14, 2025 at 12:00 AM
thanks KIm, your comments are always great and nice "experiences"
Kendrick Avatar
May 8, 2025 at 8:37 AM
Mankind is given to sin in all sense of the word. Thank God that Jesus took all that sin upon Him so that mankind can be freed of that sin if only they believe and then with His help start to change. Thanks for sharing this one with us. Sara K
Rolland Avatar
May 14, 2025 at 12:01 AM
thanks sara, new hopes may be with the new pope Leon for changing minds, take care
One Avatar
May 8, 2025 at 6:51 AM
When we live in a patriarchal world, man well some of the men take advantage of that.. life seemed so much more simple as a child..
Rolland Avatar
May 14, 2025 at 12:02 AM
very clever attention to the world poet, enjoyed your stopping by
Singh Avatar
May 7, 2025 at 11:40 PM
Man is a violent animal , running away from evil persons may find happiness.True.Likr it
Rolland Avatar
May 14, 2025 at 12:03 AM
thanks Akham, i wrote obvious truth may be, enjoyed your stopping by
Rose  Avatar
May 7, 2025 at 6:54 PM
some times its best to flee for your own sanity
Rolland Avatar
May 14, 2025 at 12:03 AM
thanks Rose, saved my life many times blessings
Anaya Avatar
May 7, 2025 at 6:08 PM
They say you can the find answers to your questions early sunrise, if you listen. I've done many walkabouts... Truth be told & Well written, Yann. Xhugs~ BTW, here it's jackles in the street howling.
Rolland Avatar
May 14, 2025 at 12:04 AM
thank you so much anaya for enlightenment and commenting
Onclaud Avatar
May 7, 2025 at 6:01 PM
i enoyed the carpe diem feel of your first lines,yann...good job!
Rolland Avatar
May 14, 2025 at 12:05 AM
thanks Nette so much
Hind Avatar
May 7, 2025 at 5:33 PM
Interesting words of advice and abstract, which is so common in your works - enjoyed
Rolland Avatar
May 14, 2025 at 12:05 AM
thank you so much paige, blessings
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