LOngfellow bridge

Was it the Longfellow Bridge? Massachusetts?
One night we crossed a bridge on foot,
Dominique, my travel friend this summer 1989,
And seated we contemplated Boston at night,
Summer was hot, the city friendly and joyful,
We talked two hours about this new country,
The lights of Boston were full of Promises,
There was something soothing about America.


Était-ce le pont de Longfellow ? Massachussetts ?
Une nuit nous avons franchi un pont à pied,
Dominique, mon amie de voyage cet été 1989,
Et assis nous avons contemplé Boston la nuit,
L’été était chaud, la ville amicale et joyeuse,
Nous avons parlé deux heures de ce nouveau pays,
Les lumières de Boston étaient pleines de Promesses,
Il y avait quelque chose d’apaisant en Amérique.






PS, un souvenir qui est resté dans mon coeur, 
bisous
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Radice Avatar
July 6, 2024 at 12:28 PM
What a lovely memory to remain in your heart Yann. :) Votre poème a une très bonne ambiance et est magnifiquement écrit. Acclamations - Gary
Dietrich Avatar
June 19, 2024 at 9:18 AM
Love this, Yann
Buhagiar Avatar
June 19, 2024 at 5:53 AM
You are lucky to be able to see such beautiful sights. Lovely poem.
Buehler Avatar
June 15, 2024 at 9:54 PM
Your beautifully composed poem describes wonderful hours spent in Boston's nightlife, and the charm of visiting a new country, as well.This is a fave Yann. :)
Rolland Avatar
June 15, 2024 at 11:16 PM
Thanks evelyn, for the warm comment, there are moments in life we can't forget have a sweet sunday with your family and close ones
Rose  Avatar
June 15, 2024 at 11:46 AM
I guess the daughter took after the mom in writing beautiful poetry !
Rolland Avatar
June 15, 2024 at 11:19 PM
Oppps Rose, Yann is a male name, in fact i am the son of my mother, rest in peace, mom, but no matter, no problem, really enjoyed your stopping by have a sweet sunday
George Avatar
June 15, 2024 at 9:22 AM
America is a great country. I had the fortune to visit America four times. My brother was in Pennsylvania. There is a famous university there. Hope you still have connections with Dominique, your travel partner.
Rolland Avatar
June 15, 2024 at 11:14 PM
You beat me, Valsa, i did it only three, times, but a long time spend four months in this beautiful country, mays be i will travel again, yes i am still connected to Dominique, we went to Brasil, To marrocco , to China, together, a faithful friend have a great sunday
Rodrigues Avatar
June 15, 2024 at 5:59 AM
I love that there was something soothing about America! Sounds like you had a nice conversation. Hugs ~ Kim
Rolland Avatar
June 15, 2024 at 11:20 PM
may be i was young Kim, this was thirty years ago, all i can say is that frenchies are not so cool take care yann
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