Let the Life Under the Umbrellas

Let’s leave the cats
Thinking like cats,
Stretch and sleep,

Let’s leave the turtles,
Thinking like turtles,
Love the green salad,

Let’s leave the oranges,
Thinking like oranges,
With sweet orange juice,

Let the girls
Think like girls
With black rimmel on the eyes,

Let us listen
Soften thoughts
By Jean Sebastian Bach,

Let’s leave the flowers
In the wild
Thinking like flowers,

Let’s leave the French
Think like French people,
Take care of everything,

Let’s leave the sky,
All pink in Oregon,
All blue in Marseille,

Let’s leave the dogs
Bark like a dog.
Thinking that people are bad,

Let’s leave the table, 
Think like a table,
At the lunch hour.

Let’s leave the rabbit,
Think like a rabbit,
Being afraid of everything,
Stew with brown sauce,

Let’s leave the words
Think like words,
Write our poems,

Let’s give time
Slip through the fingers,
Thinking about tomorrow,

Let’s leave the sea
Go down to the sea,
Think like water,

Let the life,
Think like us,
That all ends one day,
Even love,

Let’s leave the cats,
Thinking like cats,
Stretch and sleep,

Let the life
Under the umbrellas,
Let’s all enjoy her.
Copyright © | Year Posted 2023

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Fowler Avatar
September 8, 2023 at 7:18 AM
Your poem epitomizes the "let it be" philosophy. A fine philosophy! My papa used to say "To catch a fish, you have to think like a fish." Thanks for the write and for the fun memory. :)
Goldsmith Avatar
August 29, 2023 at 1:59 PM
A creative/fun write. I enjoyed reading it. A great ending.  Have a great day.............
Rolland Avatar
August 30, 2023 at 1:17 AM
thanks Paula for the supportive comment
Downing  Avatar
August 28, 2023 at 6:18 PM
I have two cats, and sometimes i just cuddle with them and enjoy their comforting company. A sweet and happy poem, yann. :)
Rolland Avatar
August 30, 2023 at 1:17 AM
thank you Akkina, cats are good company
Dietrich Avatar
August 28, 2023 at 9:43 AM
i agree with Evelyn. So peaceful and happy
Rolland Avatar
August 28, 2023 at 3:50 PM
Thanks Andrea
Buehler Avatar
August 25, 2023 at 10:13 PM
Your poem has such a peaceful and happy quality, making it a pleasure to read. Nicely written, Yann. :)
Rolland Avatar
August 28, 2023 at 3:50 PM
thank you so much, Evelyn for the supportive and nice comment
Andresen Avatar
August 25, 2023 at 1:30 PM
- Great written, Yann ... clear your mind and think about nothing ... under the umbrella :) - hugs
Rolland Avatar
August 25, 2023 at 5:59 PM
Thanks Anne lise, for reading and commenting nicely
Bowring Avatar
August 24, 2023 at 11:56 PM
Enjoyed reading this poem Yann. I too agree with just letting things be. Thank you for sharing. Have a great day.
Rolland Avatar
August 25, 2023 at 5:59 PM
thank you Christina, for the nice comment and appreciation
Situation Avatar
August 23, 2023 at 7:21 PM
I had to keep reading.
Rolland Avatar
August 23, 2023 at 11:14 PM
thank you for the support yann
Brotherton Avatar
August 23, 2023 at 3:05 PM
Enjoyed this one Yann. Just let it be.
Rolland Avatar
August 23, 2023 at 11:16 PM
thanks Jerry, for the support, PS take care about diabetis, it is a very serious illness, which go worse and worse when you get it, i read books about
Edmonds  Avatar
August 22, 2023 at 5:44 PM
Let everyone be and do as they want, cats, dogs all animals too. Is annoying when someone questions your moves, it is quite simply rude. Enjoyed the read Yann… Belle
Rolland Avatar
August 23, 2023 at 11:17 PM
Thank you belle, for the support and lovely comment
Volumes Avatar
August 22, 2023 at 5:21 PM
Magnifique mon ami! Ok that's my limited knowledge of French. I so enjoyed this poem. Every stanza, a Gem.
Rolland Avatar
August 23, 2023 at 11:17 PM
Thanks a lot, your french is excellent, for the support too
Hind Avatar
August 22, 2023 at 5:02 PM
I agree; we should just let things be as they are. :) Nice thinking! Like your poem said, I'll leave it be!
Rolland Avatar
August 23, 2023 at 11:18 PM
thanks a lot paige, for the support and reading
Rodrigues Avatar
August 22, 2023 at 5:01 PM
The cats make a second appearance. The dogs think people are bad while the cats stretch and sleep, probably hiding under the covers.
Rolland Avatar
August 23, 2023 at 11:20 PM
Thanks a lot Kim for the support, glad you notice the cats, i felt it like that, perhaps cats don't care so much have a nice day
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