our deputies

I look at the deputies,
On the benches of the assembly,
They work for the nation,
But they haven’t, that’s for sure
Only honey in the head,

I listen to journalists,
They like champagne,
They like good words,
But they haven’t, that’s for sure
Only honey in the head,

The baker is very busy
through its chocolate croissants,
His butter croissants,
But he didn’t, that’s for sure
Only honey in the head,

The retiree in his car,
The doctor, in his office,
The delivery people are in a hurry,
But they haven’t, that’s for sure
Only honey in the head,

The spectators are happy
When the game starts,
They support players,
 But they haven’t, that’s for sure
Only honey in the head,

Manet and Picasso, Monet,
Matisse and his friends, Lully
Are great artists,
But they haven’t, that’s for sure
Only honey in the head,

It’s better to love Gérard Philippe,
Simone Signoret and Gainsbourg,
Philippe Noiret and Belmondo,
But they haven’t, that’s for sure
Only honey in the head,






Sébastien, knows how to manage a cinema,
He is the king of Spain,
Of France and Navarre,
But he didn’t, that’s for sure
Only honey in the head,

The neighbor of Melou Street,
Walks her lapdog,
He mows his lawn often,
But he didn’t, that’s for sure
Only honey in the head,

It’s better to know humans,
Garage owners or farmers,
Pharmacist, or Bookseller,
Journalists on France TV 2
Teenagers or guardians of peace,
They are on the lookout for your faults.
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Rodrigues Avatar
May 3, 2026 at 10:48 AM
Love the refrain…only honey in the head. The journalists may have words but certainly twist them depending on their slant. Real people have pure honey on their tongues. As always fantastic. And I see this was POTD! Nice!
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May 12, 2026 at 5:08 PM
thank you so much Kim, for visiting and commenting wishes
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May 3, 2026 at 9:24 AM
I wanted to congratulate you, Yann, on being named the poet of the day. Your work was really so enjoyable to read.
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May 12, 2026 at 5:09 PM
thanks poet Sotto for visiting and kindness wishes
Anaya Avatar
May 2, 2026 at 9:30 AM
Back with Congratulations on POTD, Yann! May blessings
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May 1, 2026 at 9:52 PM
Wow. I see you got a POTD. Congrats to you. Cool poem
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May 1, 2026 at 12:18 AM
Congratulations Yann on having received the honour of poem of the day, I enjoyed the read… Beryl
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May 1, 2026 at 2:13 PM
thank you so much Beryl, i feel very proud and thanks to poetry site
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April 30, 2026 at 7:33 PM
congrats on POTD!!
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May 1, 2026 at 2:13 PM
thank you so much dear poet
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April 30, 2026 at 5:42 PM
Yann, wonderfully penned and congratulations on receiving the POTD honor ~
Rolland Avatar
May 1, 2026 at 2:14 PM
i feel very proud and lucky, this is so nice
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April 30, 2026 at 4:07 PM
A wonderful poem! Congratulations on your POTD, Yann.
Rolland Avatar
May 1, 2026 at 2:15 PM
thank you so much evelyn
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April 30, 2026 at 2:45 PM
Congratulations on your poem being POTD. Way to go. I enjoyed reading it today. Sara K
Rolland Avatar
May 1, 2026 at 2:15 PM
thank you sara,for the congratulations, feel proud about
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April 30, 2026 at 12:31 PM
Congrats on your POTD!
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May 1, 2026 at 2:16 PM
thank you Karen, and thanks to poetry soup, the best site ever
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April 30, 2026 at 11:18 AM
Congratulations on your POTD win. Have a blessed day with your win..............
Rolland Avatar
May 1, 2026 at 2:17 PM
thank you paula, for reading and congratulating, will feel good next week end
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April 30, 2026 at 6:35 AM
Hello Yann, Congrats on POTD that walks us through the whole human parade from deputies, bakers, retirees, artists, neighbors and gives each one a tap on the shoulder. I really like how the refrain turns into a kind of playful verdict that nobody has a mind made of pure sweetness, yet everyone is busy being wonderfully, maddeningly human. What a clever little civic stroll. Blessings, Daniel
Rolland Avatar
May 1, 2026 at 2:19 PM
thanks daniel, want to be helpful to myself first, your comment is brilliant, te be read and read again, thanks again to poetry site
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April 30, 2026 at 4:06 AM
'honey in the head' -- loved the metaphorical refrain. Congrats on your POTD designation. Best wishes!!
Rolland Avatar
May 1, 2026 at 2:20 PM
thanks sara, for your support, and thanks to poetry site for the POTD
Jones Avatar
April 30, 2026 at 1:03 AM
Congratulations on your potd status!
Rolland Avatar
May 1, 2026 at 2:20 PM
thanks again Karen
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April 29, 2026 at 11:13 PM
Loved this, and the song references, :)
Rolland Avatar
May 1, 2026 at 2:21 PM
thank you so much Arthur, wishes
Hind Avatar
April 29, 2026 at 10:56 PM
Yeah, I think I see your point.
Wolf Avatar
April 29, 2026 at 8:37 PM
I like the refrain of 'honey in the head.' We can all use more of it. ~ Gershon
Rolland Avatar
May 1, 2026 at 2:21 PM
thank you so much Gershon, this is so nice and helpful wishes
Wolf Avatar
April 30, 2026 at 8:17 AM
And congrats on POTD, sir!
Anaya Avatar
April 29, 2026 at 4:14 PM
I love the truthful warning in the end, Yann, tis of importance, we must beware, and have no faults, or else! Life is full of duties & responsibilities, political, yes as usual. We must share where we can. I'm faving, love this freedom of yours~ blessings as always
Rolland Avatar
May 1, 2026 at 2:23 PM
thank you so much Anaya, this is so nice, your support is very precious, as others wishes
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