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grist for the mill

O pure hearts, never forget my words, When you listen to this pretentious, you give him grain to be milled, When you look at this fool, you give him Grist for the mill. Thus is the world made, of morality of air and water, What you think is like the warm wind, What you say must be written very dear, So that the sky, does not take it in the deserts, O pure hearts, hear what the sea says, what the cormorant says is priceless, Men go round in circles on this earth, Never forget my words, men of fury, When you listen to a pretentious or his cat, what you think gives them grist for the mill. O cœurs purs, n’oubliez jamais mes paroles, Quand vous écoutez ce prétentieux, vous lui donnez du grain à moudre, Quand vous regardez cet imbécile, vous lui donnez Du grain à moudre, Ainsi est fait le monde, de morale, d’air et d’eau, Ce que vous pensez est comme le vent chaud, Ce que vous dites doit être écrit très cher, Pour que le ciel, ne l’emporte dans les déserts, O cœurs purs, écoutez ce que dit la mer, ce que dit le cormoran n’a pas de prix, Les hommes tournent en rond sur cette terre, N’oubliez jamais mes paroles, hommes de foudres, Quand vous écoutez un prétentieux ou son chat, ce que vous pensez leur donne du grain à moudre.

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Date: 3/14/2025 9:50:00 PM
World is constructed from morality,ethical principles are fundamental to existence.It is true.An inspiring thoughtful poem
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Yann Rolland
Date: 3/18/2025 6:40:00 AM
thanks Akham for the nice comment and sentiments, thanks for stopping by
Date: 3/14/2025 3:21:00 PM
Very nice, Yann. Thanks for reading my poem the other day
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Yann Rolland
Date: 3/18/2025 6:41:00 AM
thank you so much andrea for visiting
Date: 3/14/2025 1:15:00 PM
- I would think that most people would agree with what you write here, Yann :) - Thank you very much :) - Accept the things we cannot change... raise our frustration threshold :) - Have a lovely weekend :) - hugs
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Yann Rolland
Date: 3/18/2025 6:42:00 AM
thanks anne lise for the understanding words, evidences can be precious, hugs
Date: 3/14/2025 11:18:00 AM
When I read your French, I almost cry in desperation. Studied four useless years by an incompetent teacher. Great meditation in this poem.
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Yann Rolland
Date: 3/18/2025 6:44:00 AM
a teacher must care about students and his matter, sorry he was bad, this teh key i guess, enjoyed your visit dear victor
Date: 3/14/2025 4:57:00 AM
Dear Yann, your artistic words carry the weight of wisdom, a quiet storm of truth and reflection. I truly liked the rhythm, the depth just like waves shaping the shore, always moving, always profound. Your words lingers, making me pause and ponder. Remarkable work! Spring Blessings, My Dear Friend, Daniel
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Yann Rolland
Date: 3/14/2025 5:14:00 PM
thanks Daniel for the touching and graceful comment, i was almost crying ( not a joke) God bless you my friend
Date: 3/13/2025 8:32:00 PM
I love it when you post poems in both English and French. Nice work, Yann. :)
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Yann Rolland
Date: 3/14/2025 2:55:00 AM
thanks evelyn, always enjoy your comments
Date: 3/13/2025 7:19:00 PM
A most medative poem Yann, I think I'd rather the Cat than many a man."
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Yann Rolland
Date: 3/14/2025 2:56:00 AM
so do i, joe, so do i, enjoyed your message
Date: 3/13/2025 5:53:00 PM
Love the poetic wording in the first verse and “what the cormorant says is priceless, Men go round in circles on this earth” then nice finish, Yann! Oui! Oui!
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Yann Rolland
Date: 3/14/2025 2:57:00 AM
thank you so much Kim, for encouraging creativity, i really experienced what i write have a nice week end
Date: 3/12/2025 10:09:00 PM
We have to listen to everyone and everything. Accept the good and reject the bad and thus improve life. Powerfully written, dear Yaan.
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Yann Rolland
Date: 3/13/2025 4:54:00 PM
thanks valsa for supportive words
Date: 3/12/2025 5:50:00 PM
This poem has depth of thought. In the end of life what we really are that counts.
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Yann Rolland
Date: 3/13/2025 4:55:00 PM
so true victor, enjoyed your stopping by

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