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Once Upon In America

Once upon a time in America: It’s the story of a guy who wants to sleep with a young girl, But for her to accept, he must offer her a cake, A white cream cake, with tasty strawberries, So he buys this cake she wants, and goes to the girl’s house Alas, waiting for the girl who takes her bath, He does not resist, and eats the cake…. That is often love……. Regrets consumed…. It says a lot and so little. NB: I only narrate a scene of this film, whose music moves me so much, a masterpiece by Sergio Leone ( 4h anyway, but I had to see it more than ten times)

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Sara Etgen-Baker

Date: 10/2/2023 7:49:00 AM

ah, the regrets that come with lack of restraint. Well done and a bit funny.

Yann Rolland
Date: 10/2/2023 4:13:00 PM

thanks sara, a great movie, one of the best i have seen, such a beautiful music, yes you are right, it is a bit funny thanks for commenting

Paul Bell

Date: 9/6/2023 7:41:00 AM

If only he had the brains to bring two cakes. She probably married the baker anyway, cut out the middleman.

Yann Rolland
Date: 10/2/2023 4:11:00 PM

appreciated your comment, made me smile and smile, it is healthy

Evelyn Judy Buehler

Date: 8/26/2023 9:46:00 PM

Love the poem, Yann. I'm pretty sure I saw the movie a long time ago. Best of wishes.

Yann Rolland
Date: 10/2/2023 4:10:00 PM

thanks Evelyn, an excellent movie, to share , thanks for your support

Valsa George

Date: 8/25/2023 8:36:00 PM

This sounds quite interesting ! Did the man lose the girl because of his lack of restraint? Curious to know how it ended!

Yann Rolland
Date: 8/26/2023 5:51:00 PM

thanks Valsa, i let you "know" if you could like the movie with De niro, thanks a lot for reading and precious time have a nice sunday

Bill Baker

Date: 8/22/2023 8:32:00 PM

I can believe it happened just like you said. Life, live it or lose it. Have a great week, Yann. A poet friend (to be) in Texas, Bill

Yann Rolland
Date: 8/26/2023 5:53:00 PM

thank you Bill, i love the " life, you live it or lose it", great conclusion for the poem, have a nice sunday

Victor Buhagiar

Date: 8/21/2023 10:59:00 PM

I believe it is an old film, not easy to see.

Yann Rolland
Date: 8/22/2023 3:50:00 PM

thanks Victor , not so old, and very interesting, with a wonderful music, DE Niro was acting

I Am Anaya

Date: 8/21/2023 6:31:00 PM

For some reason, not sure why..it reminds me "Pans Labyrinth" I must see.

Yann Rolland
Date: 8/22/2023 3:48:00 PM

Thanks Anaya, Pans labyrinth is a wonder, not same kind of film, i am almost sure you would enjoy, cinema is a passion for me, thre times a week