Yann Rolland Poet Prose

new candle

A long time ago, I was a teacher,
I walked into a tiny chapel,
I lit a candle so that a student could have her Baccalaureate,
She was of age, we were sharing some light,
Unfortunately, she didn’t get her exam,
every time I pass this chapel
I’m thinking of her, light a new candle.
We cannot forget ourselves.

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sara Etgen-Baker July 31, 2026 at 3:22 PM encouragement is a type of candlelight. your words offer encouragement.

Sotto Poet July 27, 2026 at 9:06 AM A beautiful, fresh, and exciting poem. Oh, Yann, how profound. It's not everyone's fate, but I do not doubt that she has discovered her passions. Warm regards Yann Rolland July 27, 2026 at 3:24 PM thank you so much for the warm, message blessings

Victor Buhagiar July 27, 2026 at 4:08 AM She should try again, if possible. Yann Rolland July 27, 2026 at 3:25 PM would like too, thanks poet

Kim Rodrigues July 26, 2026 at 4:41 PM A caring teacher, a hopeful student…candlelight… Yann Rolland July 27, 2026 at 3:26 PM thanks for touching my soul, really

Sara Kendrick July 26, 2026 at 4:33 PM Ahhh!! Creative remembrance. Thank you for sharing this one with us. This must be for a contest because I have seen several poems on the theme of candle or light. If for a contest, it reads like a good contender to me. Way to go. Sara K. Yann Rolland July 27, 2026 at 3:27 PM thank you so much dear sara for supporting this one

Paula Goldsmith July 26, 2026 at 9:08 AM I enjoyed reading your powerful write. This says so much. Have a Lovely/Blessed Day Writing Away............... Yann Rolland July 26, 2026 at 2:57 PM thanks a lot Paula

Anne-Lise Andresen July 26, 2026 at 2:05 AM - A lovely thought to light a candle for her, Yann :) - Best wishes in the contest :) - hugs Yann Rolland July 26, 2026 at 2:58 PM thanks anne lise, enjoyed your stopping by

Alison A Smith nee Howarth July 26, 2026 at 1:03 AM Baccalaureate new word out comes the dictionary again. Sorry she missed her exam. Yann Rolland July 26, 2026 at 3:05 PM from a french word, before university, thanks for stopping by

Paige Hind July 25, 2026 at 10:32 PM sad, Yann Rolland July 26, 2026 at 3:05 PM for me too, thanks for stopping by

Nette Onclaud July 25, 2026 at 8:28 PM i ache a bit reading this sublime work, yann...as a college professor, my heart goes out to students who work their way to finish school... Yann Rolland July 26, 2026 at 3:11 PM thanks dear Nette, for touching my teacher soul wishes

Andrea Dietrich July 25, 2026 at 7:55 PM Wow. I love the deep message in this little poem. Wonderful, Yann Yann Rolland July 26, 2026 at 3:12 PM thank you dear Andrea, this time has passed so quick, enjoyed your stopping by wishes

I Am Anaya July 25, 2026 at 6:11 PM A lovely farewell to a new and upcoming. Yann how thoughtful, not everyone's destiny, I'm sure she's found her dreams. Blessings Yann Rolland July 26, 2026 at 3:20 PM your words are a blessing, i hope she did, thank you so much poet Anaya