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Ma Best Friend Is My Car

I hope my car starts tomorrow, That I can leave my street Charles de Foucault, That I can go write a poem, or almost, I love walking an hour in the fresh countryside. I hope that I can cross the bridge, the harbor, To buy milk, port and natural fruits, That I can leave my city for a few hours, I love to think of you, in the silence of the countryside. I hope my car starts tomorrow, That I can go to the cinema to see a Romanian film, That I can go flower Mom’s grave, You see, I’m nothing without my car. Pourvu que ma voiture démarre demain, Que je puisse quitter ma rue Charles de Foucauld, Que je puisse aller écrire un poème, ou presque J’aime marcher une heure dans la fraiche campagne. Que je puisse aller traverser le pont, la rade, Pour acheter du lait, du porto et des fruits naturels, Que je puisse quitter ma ville quelques heures, j’aime penser à toi, dans le silence de la campagne. Pourvu que ma voiture démarre demain, Que je puisse aller au cinéma voir un film roumain, Que je puisse aller fleurir la tombe de maman, Voyez-vous, je ne suis rien sans ma voiture.

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Date: 10/2/2023 11:04:00 PM
OMG is not Car, is Char!!!!!!!!!! Loved this.
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Date: 10/2/2023 5:18:00 PM
Hi Yann, First of all, I must say your title caught my attention. As I started to read It wasn't what I expected. You use your car for good, I hope your car starts soon. Even better I hope you get a new one. It's cool that you write your poems in French and English. Well done. I enjoyed the read. Have a wonderful evening:-) Alexis
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Date: 10/2/2023 11:44:00 AM
I'm printing out your poem "Ma Best Freind Is My Car" Thank you for the French piece as well, I shall memorize it. I too had such time when my life depended on a thing, my Van was my home in many ways! That's a memoir in the making. This poem really touched me, so I am wishing for a rich poet to read this and takes it up on him/her to buy you a brand-new car, Yann because you deserve it. xhugsxo
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Yann Rolland
Date: 10/2/2023 4:07:00 PM
Thanks a lot I am Anaya, this is an "upsetting" comment that touch me deeply, i have been to the "garage", this morning and it is OK, i am back in business as soon as tomorrow, thanks for the beautiful "testimony" and support, appreciated
Date: 10/2/2023 5:33:00 AM
Very intresting then I saw the French. I'm sure that this poem got to live more poetically in French.
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Yann Rolland
Date: 10/2/2023 4:03:00 PM
thanks a lot, TS, yes indeed, i write in french first, thank you for the friendly support
Date: 10/1/2023 9:46:00 PM
This is really cute. I hope your car will be dependable. I had one a long time ago that always stalled on me
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Yann Rolland
Date: 10/1/2023 11:38:00 PM
opps andrea, i must send my car to the garage tomorrow, hope it won't be serious, thanks for your kind comment
Date: 10/1/2023 9:13:00 AM
You have planned a day full of adventure, my friend. But even if your car does not start, I know you will still make it a wonderful day.
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Yann Rolland
Date: 10/1/2023 6:14:00 PM
thanks a lot, Jerry, walking can be good for health, and i can walk to the movie theater, twenty minutes, thanks for reading and cheering up, i will manage during two days
Date: 9/30/2023 9:34:00 PM
You have a number of plans for tomorrow only if your car starts. By tomorrow hope your car will be alright ! Well written, dear Yaan.
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Yann Rolland
Date: 10/1/2023 6:16:00 PM
thanks Valsa, the tough one, is not to go walking in the country, i must send my car at the garage, thanks for reading and commenting nicely have a sweet day
Date: 9/30/2023 11:43:00 AM
i enjoyed your poem, Yann, and hope your car starts as well…
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Yann Rolland
Date: 10/1/2023 6:17:00 PM
Thanks Ilene for the support, appeciated
Date: 9/30/2023 7:47:00 AM
I hope your car starts tomorrow too.. I like the French translation..
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Yann Rolland
Date: 10/1/2023 6:17:00 PM
thanks a lot SO, french is the first write of the poem, appreciate your reading
Date: 9/30/2023 6:12:00 AM
You certainly are more than something yann; you're a poet. I love how this poem works in the French with "roumain"; "demain", and "campagne". So well written. Thank you yann...
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Yann Rolland
Date: 10/1/2023 6:18:00 PM
thank you so much Jeff appreciate your supportive comment, your french is excellent i guess have a sweet day
Date: 9/30/2023 5:18:00 AM
I've been told not to drive any car. I'm helpless without it. So I hope you will be able to run all your errands.
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Yann Rolland
Date: 10/1/2023 6:20:00 PM
thanks a lot for your support, Victor, really hope you will drive again, have a sweet day
Date: 9/30/2023 4:40:00 AM
a delightful read, Yann. We all rely on our cars; without them we feel abandoned and helpless....hence our love affair. I liked your creative write...have a blessed day, Sara
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Yann Rolland
Date: 10/1/2023 6:21:00 PM
helpless, that is the word, Sara, thanks for your support and reading, enjoyed your nicely comment

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