i would not have thought of it

I would not have thought of it myself
to make love to drive away the crazy,
to be wary of virtuous principals,
to think of you more than New York,
I would not have thought of it alone,

I would not have thought of it myself,
to cross California on a horse,
To forget about the psychopaths,
to kiss you rather than become a writer,
I would not have thought of it alone,

I would not have thought of it myself,
to read Descartes and Montaigne to dream,
to be wary of strangers who walk,
to trust Alice more than the poets,
I would not have thought of it alone,

I would not have thought of it myself,
to understand the silences that I listen,
to make French cuisine to be lucid,
to make love to drive away the crazy,
I would not have thought of it alone,
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Peck Avatar
May 20, 2025 at 2:06 PM
Such an interesting way to give credit to someone who shared inspiring thoughts. Some great inventions began as shared ideas. I really liked your poem.
Peck Avatar
May 20, 2025 at 2:01 PM
Such an interesting way to give credit to someone who shared inspiring thoughts. Some great inventions began as shared ideas. I really liked your poem.
Buehler Avatar
December 18, 2024 at 6:57 PM
No man is an island, as the poem goes. And in the words of an old song, everybody needs somebody sometimes. Love the way you've conveyed that message through this beautiful poem. :)
Jones Avatar
November 20, 2024 at 12:34 AM
What a unique fresh voice you have! I like this because it’s thought provoking and intriguing.
Dietrich Avatar
November 18, 2024 at 9:52 PM
Your poetry is so unusual but so cool. Always a pleasure to read
Rolland Avatar
November 18, 2024 at 10:13 PM
thanks andrea, i regret sometimes english is not my first language, thanks for the cool compliment appreciated
George Avatar
November 18, 2024 at 6:56 PM
We accomplish many things with the help of others. We might not have thought of doing things alone. I like your refrain in the poem. Have a great week ahead, dear Yaan.
Rolland Avatar
November 18, 2024 at 10:14 PM
thanks valsa for stopping by and comment nicely, i like refrains in poems for the music Have a nice day
Rose  Avatar
November 18, 2024 at 3:22 PM
Two heads are better then one lol
Rolland Avatar
November 18, 2024 at 4:00 PM
thanks Rose for the proverb, precious to memorize yann
Andresen Avatar
November 18, 2024 at 11:53 AM
- The art of thinking together ... lights up a dark room, Yann :) - A great poem :) - hugs
Rolland Avatar
November 18, 2024 at 3:58 PM
great thought and image, thanks anne lise
Messina Avatar
November 18, 2024 at 7:46 AM
Great poetry, Yann. One thing is for certain- "I would not have thought of this alone" Love it! Have a wonderful day!
Rolland Avatar
November 18, 2024 at 3:58 PM
thanks charles, for the comprehensive and kind comment
Kendrick Avatar
November 18, 2024 at 4:15 AM
Definitely creative lines penned. I enjoyed it. Sometimes it takes another person to think of something then the other person to try it. LOL..Sometimes it takes the other person to just say no. LOL..Sara K
Rolland Avatar
November 18, 2024 at 3:57 PM
so true and important , just say no or yes, and goes the world, thanks sara for stopping kindly
Rodrigues Avatar
November 17, 2024 at 10:46 AM
We need others so we can grow, hopefully become better, more adventurous, wiser…we don’t do life by ourselves.
Rolland Avatar
November 18, 2024 at 3:56 AM
thanks Kim, enjoyed your comment best wishes yann
Buhagiar Avatar
November 17, 2024 at 7:30 AM
I love the way you repeated a line throughout your poem. Great thoughts.
Rolland Avatar
November 18, 2024 at 3:56 AM
thank you victor for the nice comment best wishes
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