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Kim Rodrigues When Paris was

Kim's song in French


Lent son du saxophone ; je m'allonge
et j'écoute les paroles du bon vieux temps,

quand Paris était à la mode,
et que le temps de l'amour est révolu
pour la vieille fille sirotant du vin
à la terrasse d'un café ; fixant,

sommes-nous, les yeux d'un tableau
pluvieux et coloré ; romantiquement

par le son frémissant du saxophone ;
ses notes flottant sur la Seine.

Gouttes de pluie grises, bleues et cerisiers en fleurs ; un sourire subtil sur des lèvres rouges,

rappelant la beauté et les heures passées ;
claquement de talons et belle robe.

Paroles et vocables posés et assurés
régularisent mon cœur, réchauffent mes pulsations.

Une voix fredonne, tandis que les doigts du phoniste s'agitent,
fourmillent tous les sens ; variateur de cabernet.
Copyright © | Year Posted 2025

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Rodrigues Avatar
September 16, 2025 at 6:43 PM
Thanks again, Jerry! I read your soup mail! I am truly honored!
Grubb Avatar
September 12, 2025 at 9:13 AM
Beautiful…thank you Jerry for the composition. And thank you Kim for the words. A wonderful piece in words and music.
Rodrigues Avatar
September 16, 2025 at 6:38 PM
Thank you, Mickey!
Hind Avatar
August 30, 2025 at 7:23 PM
Good of you to do this for her! She deserves it.
Rodrigues Avatar
September 16, 2025 at 6:38 PM
Paige, you are always so kind! Thank you and to Jerry!
Kitchin Avatar
August 26, 2025 at 5:56 AM
Kim and Jerry, a belated POTD!
Rodrigues Avatar
September 16, 2025 at 6:40 PM
Thank you!
Nicole Avatar
August 25, 2025 at 5:09 PM
So kind of you to place Kim's words to music. Congratulations to you both, on receiving Poem of the Day. :) Hugs, Brandy
Rodrigues Avatar
September 16, 2025 at 6:40 PM
It is so cool, Brandy! Thank you!
Alhemaidy Avatar
August 25, 2025 at 2:38 PM
Hi :-) Congratulations on your p.o.t.d! Have a nice day :-)
Rodrigues Avatar
September 16, 2025 at 6:40 PM
Thank you, Abdullah!
Goldsmith Avatar
August 25, 2025 at 11:14 AM
Kim and Jerry Congratulations on your win. Have a blessed day with your wonderful win...........
Rodrigues Avatar
September 16, 2025 at 6:40 PM
Thank you, Paula!
Edmonds  Avatar
August 25, 2025 at 10:49 AM
A beautiful ballad Kim and Jerry. Congratulations on having received the honour for poem of the day… Beryl
Rodrigues Avatar
September 16, 2025 at 6:41 PM
Thank you, Beryl!
Baker Avatar
August 25, 2025 at 10:16 AM
Congratulation Kim & Jerry! This POTD was a treat. May you both enjoy this honor and your special day of recognition. A poet friend in Texas, Bill
Rodrigues Avatar
September 16, 2025 at 6:42 PM
Thank you, Bill!
Rodgers Avatar
August 25, 2025 at 9:35 AM
Hello Jerry and Kim, what a perfect POTD and recording for a Monday morning. My middle daughter lived in France for a little while, and now she is teaching her daughter French. They will love this. Congratulations on such a wonderful poem/song. Blessings, Jerry, Daniel
Rodrigues Avatar
September 16, 2025 at 6:42 PM
So glad to hear, Daniel, I am so delighted! This made my day…so thankful to Jerry!
Anaya Avatar
August 25, 2025 at 9:15 AM
Fabulous! Listening to the song in French with the organ and sax, ah oui, magnifique. Spine tingling! Congratulations Kimmy and JTC!
Rodrigues Avatar
August 25, 2025 at 5:55 AM
Congrats on POTD! Set to music, my poem in French translation, was so beautiful! Thank you, again, Jerry!
Curtis Avatar
August 25, 2025 at 2:15 PM
Whoops, something happened, lyrics didn't post, I'll try again
Curtis Avatar
August 25, 2025 at 6:10 AM
It took a little time but I finally posted the lyric for you Kim, congratulations on your POTD
Messina Avatar
August 25, 2025 at 5:28 AM
Very nice! Congratulations on POTD!
Radice Avatar
August 25, 2025 at 4:34 AM
Jerry et Kim, c'est absolument magnifique et agréable à écouter. Félicitations à vous deux. Santé - Gary :)
Etgen-Baker Avatar
August 25, 2025 at 2:46 AM
congratulations on your POTD designation.
Lane Avatar
August 25, 2025 at 2:25 AM
C’est bien for poem of the day, Jerry!
Andresen Avatar
August 25, 2025 at 1:58 AM
- Congratulations on your p.o.t.d., Jerry ... a kind gift for Kim...wonderful :) - hugs
Allison Avatar
August 24, 2025 at 1:50 PM
Bravo Jerry, this is superbly done - feel like i should don a stripy t shirt and beret to listen to this one! hugs Jan xx
Rodrigues Avatar
August 24, 2025 at 10:02 AM
Absolutely love this! Thank you for such a treat! ~ Kim
Curtis Avatar
August 24, 2025 at 10:19 AM
Merci Kim
Lane Avatar
August 24, 2025 at 8:33 AM
Your audio conversions are very entertaining and such a wonderful thing you're doing for poets. All very well accomplished, Jerry. ;-)
Lane Avatar
August 24, 2025 at 2:19 PM
de rien
Curtis Avatar
August 24, 2025 at 10:19 AM
Merci beaucoup
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