Yann Rolland Poet Free verse

fugacity

3   fugacity


Did you see the butterfly,
Flying in your garden,
To make one’s wings vibrate
To forage again,

Accept his happiness,
Breathe in the perfumes
The magnolia flower,
The butterfly tree, says
David’s Buddleia, 

Dip your icy lips
In a glass of jurançon,
The moment won’t come back,
Did you see the butterfly?


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As tu vu le papillon,
Voler dans ton jardin,
Faire vibrer ses ailes
Pour butiner encore,

Accepte son bonheur,
Respire les parfums
La fleur de magnolia,
L’arbre à papillons, dit
Le Buddleia de David, 

Trempe tes lèvres glacées
Dans un verre de jurançon,
L’instant ne reviendra pas,
As tu vu le papillon ?

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Evelyn Judy Buehler July 1, 2026 at 9:00 PM This lovely gem was pure delight to read, Yann! I enjoyed both versions. :)

I Am Anaya July 1, 2026 at 3:28 PM Viva le moments, flora, fauna & Adam's ale. Sweet. Poet. Blessings

Joe Maverick June 30, 2026 at 3:15 PM Vivre papilon tres bon.' Sus jardin Regardes moi, parles vou magnifique, pom'e..Well I thought i'd try the lingo Yann.? I hope it does not cause a diplomatic incident.? Love the write Bon voyage mon amiee.)

Sara Kendrick June 30, 2026 at 1:36 PM Yes, Yann, I see some butterflies from time to time drinking the nectar from the flowers of the summer's garden. I really like this one that you have shared with us. Way to go. Sara K.

Sotto Poet June 29, 2026 at 10:44 AM I read your poem in both versions, and I really enjoyed the French part, Yann. Are you using any translation tool, or you don't need it Yann Rolland July 12, 2026 at 8:18 AM Thanks poet Sotto, sometimes i do, because i know the vocabulary, but hesitate about syntax , it depends of poems, but i am not slave of translation tool, i am the master, i don't really need it, thanks for your concern

Kim Rodrigues June 29, 2026 at 8:21 AM Always intriguing! Such lovely emotion and images … Dip your icy lips In a glass of jurançon… I love the opening lines…the butterfly tree and the scent of the magnolia flower. Fave

Anne Winter June 29, 2026 at 6:56 AM Fascinating poem! Dear Yann, a brilliant poem! I love butterflies :)

Victor Buhagiar June 29, 2026 at 1:10 AM Butterflies are always attractive. Lovely poem.

Valsa George June 28, 2026 at 10:15 PM It's always a joy watching butterflies flitting around flowers and sucking honey from them. You have beautifully made it a felt experience, dear Yaan through your description.

Paige Hind June 28, 2026 at 9:09 PM enchanting really...fav

Andrea Dietrich June 28, 2026 at 6:12 PM Always such unique poetry you deliver. Gotta look up that word fugacity!

sara Etgen-Baker June 27, 2026 at 4:30 PM left me breathless...wishing you well