la vie

Life is not a gift,
For those who do not find love,
You have to beat your eggs, your words,
It is necessary to bend like a reed,
Do not believe in fine speeches,

It is necessary to bend like a reed,
plant cabbages, curve the back, 
Beat the eggs with love,

You flee all the rivals, 
They have read your only flaws,
In Mexico, there or in Oslo,
For those who do not find love,
Life is not a gift.



La vie n’est pas un cadeau,
Pour qui ne trouve l’amour,
Il faut battre ses œufs, ses mots,
Il faut plier tel un roseau,
Ne pas croire aux beaux discours,

Il faut plier tel un roseau,
planter des choux, courber le dos, 
Battre les œufs avec amour,

Vous fuyez tous les rivaux, 
Ils ont lus vos seuls défauts,
Au Mexique, là ou à Oslo,
Pour qui ne trouve l’amour,
La vie n’est pas un cadeau.
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Maverick Avatar
November 28, 2025 at 10:35 PM
The life we live Yann.? Yet earthly love Is but a.precourser to an ultimate Love By the Ultimate God.' All blessings.)
Hind Avatar
November 24, 2025 at 6:31 PM
Wise words, very sensitive
Buhagiar Avatar
November 18, 2025 at 10:53 PM
Life can be great.
Etgen-Baker Avatar
November 17, 2025 at 5:29 PM
love is a powerful, life-giving gift. I missed it many times in my life--a fact that saddens me.
Rolland Avatar
November 18, 2025 at 1:58 AM
so did i dear poet Sara, but the show must go on, enjoyed your visit
George Avatar
November 17, 2025 at 2:24 AM
Life becomes a gift and appreciable, only when there is love to be given and received. Great thoughts, dear Yaan.
Rolland Avatar
November 18, 2025 at 2:00 AM
so, true valsa , give and you will receive, i think it is true, nice to read you
Buhagiar Avatar
November 17, 2025 at 2:08 AM
Action speaks louder. If you're in love, you show it with actions.
Rolland Avatar
November 18, 2025 at 2:01 AM
thanks victor, kind of comment that is helpful (to) for me, enjoyed your visit
Poet Avatar
November 16, 2025 at 2:10 AM
Elegant oratory falls short; it is the essence of genuine affection that unveils the profound nature of this precious offering, Yann.
Rolland Avatar
November 18, 2025 at 2:01 AM
so deep and nice comment, thanks poet sotto
Dietrich Avatar
November 16, 2025 at 1:06 AM
Cool poem. Viva la vida.
Rolland Avatar
November 18, 2025 at 2:02 AM
thanks andrea for supporting and reading
Wolf Avatar
November 15, 2025 at 7:27 PM
Well, here are my two cents worth: If a man says, "I tried, but I didn't find it," do not believe him. I.e., he didn't try his mightiest. Sounds harsh, but I think it's true. ~ gw
Rolland Avatar
November 18, 2025 at 2:03 AM
thanks a lot gershon, great comment, will remember
Rose  Avatar
November 15, 2025 at 5:56 PM
Fine speeches are not enough we need true love to make us realize what a gift it is, thanks for this reminder
Rolland Avatar
November 18, 2025 at 2:04 AM
me either i don't like fine speeches, your comment is so helpful dear poet rose, enjoyed your visit and support
Rodrigues Avatar
November 15, 2025 at 5:16 PM
I can see you pondering as you do ordinary chores.. planting the cabbage, beating the eggs. Love can be the big love ending in marriage or a wonderful friendship, etc.
Rolland Avatar
November 18, 2025 at 2:06 AM
thanks Kim, this is really nice, when big crush is there, i have to gardening every thing i can, and care for others, your comment is delicious and deep enjoyed
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