Joseph Haydn Didn'T Know Everything

Had Joseph Haydn
Thought that a French «poet»
Would listen to his symphony number 7,
In a car facing a lake,
In July 2023?
The answer is NO,

Had Joseph Haydn
Thought,
That his music would be heard
By so many people
On records or CDs?
The answer is NO.

Would Joseph Haydn
Have imagined
That an Austro Hungarian orchestra
Would play his music in Los Angeles,
Play For quiet melomanes?
The answer is NO.

Basically, a genius
Don’t think he’ll change the world,
Or that it will change people’s lives,
He has no idea he’s a genius
And that time will prove him right.

Copyright © | Year Posted 2023



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Date: 4/30/2025 2:27:00 PM
To answer a reply you made to me earlier on checking out great composers. I really only like one kind of music. Pop or rock.
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Date: 4/30/2025 2:26:00 PM
It is so interesting how some great talents never had a clue that they'd be remembered in this world. Like Poe. I heard he died penniless. And artists like van Gogh. It would be cool to due and have your work live on
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Date: 8/8/2023 4:00:00 PM
A beautiful tribute to him!
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Date: 8/8/2023 3:11:00 PM
what a wonderful tribute must go check out his music now :)
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Date: 8/5/2023 3:13:00 PM
Exquisitely written, and adorned with vivid imagery. The enigmatic allure of greatness frequently eludes those within the realm of their mortal existence. Your captivating poetic composition astutely emphasizes the ephemeral nature of time. Truly a remarkable piece, Yann.
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Yann Rolland
Date: 8/5/2023 5:33:00 PM
Thank you so much
Date: 8/5/2023 10:35:00 AM
Greatness is so often elusive in one's own lifetime. Your absorbing poem makes an excellent point about time. Very nice poem, Yann.
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Yann Rolland
Date: 8/5/2023 5:33:00 PM
Thanks Evelyn, for the kind comment
Date: 8/1/2023 1:29:00 AM
Most of the geniuses do not have any idea of their greatness. But time proves that they have been great ! Some become famous while living. But some become famous posthumously ! Well written yaan
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Yann Rolland
Date: 8/1/2023 3:12:00 PM
thank you so much
Date: 7/31/2023 10:35:00 PM
...and remastered! Food for thought, Yann. Thanks for your kind visit.
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Yann Rolland
Date: 8/1/2023 3:11:00 PM
thanks a lot Anaya for reading and appreciating
Date: 7/31/2023 5:27:00 PM
Excellent point Yann. Doing something that pleases one's self can be more satisfying than fortune or fame.
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Yann Rolland
Date: 8/1/2023 3:11:00 PM
you are so right, thank you jerry
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