primroses

I could stay for hours under the sun
to contemplate bouquets of primroses,
to listen to the buzzing of insects,
To contemplate their petals, the shape of hearts,

I could stay for hours if no one comes,
to absorb the happiness of such delicate flowers,
Ah, wasting your time is always winning it,
Wasting your time, it’s an art, it’s a work,

It takes the help of God and wild nature,
To understand the soul of things, symbols,
I could stay for hours in the sun.
Contemplating primrose bouquets.


Je pourrais rester des heures sous le soleil
à contempler des bouquets de primevères,
à écouter le bourdonnement des insectes,
à contempler leurs pétales en forme de cœur,

Je pourrais rester des heures si nul ne vient,
à absorber le bonheur des fleurs si délicates,
Ah, perdre son temps, c’est toujours  le gagner,
Perdre son temps , c’est un art, c’est une œuvre,

Il faut l’aide de Dieu et de la nature sauvage,
Pour comprendre l’âme des choses, des symboles,
Je pourrais rester des heures sous le soleil.
À contempler des bouquets de primevères.
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Buhagiar Avatar
April 14, 2025 at 2:06 AM
I love flowers, especially orchids. But the one I admire most is the Clivia.
M  Avatar
April 13, 2025 at 10:08 AM
Belated Congratulations Yann on POTD for your very beautiful poem… Debx
Dietrich Avatar
April 10, 2025 at 11:48 PM
Just saw this was a POTD? Congrats
Kendrick Avatar
April 10, 2025 at 9:34 AM
Ahhh!! I like this one. Very nice work. Sara K
Jones Avatar
April 9, 2025 at 1:18 AM
I love this it is relaxing like meditation! And French is my favorite language! Thanks for sharing!
Rolland Avatar
April 10, 2025 at 6:20 AM
thanks dear Karen, for the supportive words, i think too that french is beautiful blessings
Leach Avatar
April 8, 2025 at 4:06 PM
This is so beautiful--it feels like pressing pause on the world to sit in sunlight and silence. I love how you turned something as simple as wasting time into something sacred. The rhythm is soft, and the imagery lingers like a breeze. Thank you for this quiet moment.
Rolland Avatar
April 9, 2025 at 1:16 AM
thanks for the marvelous comment, quietness can save many lives, i guess, hugs
Ray Choudhury Avatar
April 8, 2025 at 10:16 AM
I really love your poem! I am fond of Free Verse in which emotions can be freely expressed."I could stay for hours under the sun to contemplate bouquets of primroses," - these two repeated lines are just sublime!
Rolland Avatar
April 9, 2025 at 1:17 AM
thank you so much Malabika for the supportive words and kindness, i was touched hugs
Rodgers Avatar
April 8, 2025 at 5:24 AM
Helloo Yann! Pure magic! The way you capture those blissful moments under the sun, lost in the beauty of primroses, is so relatable. It’s a beautiful thing that sometimes, “wasting time” is where we find our truest joy. I love how you celebrate nature and the art of simply being. Your words inspire serenity. Congrats on POTD! Spring Blessings, My Friend, Daniel
Rolland Avatar
April 9, 2025 at 1:19 AM
thank you so much for the magical comment, wasting time should be learn ins schools i guess, have a nice day Daniel
Rose  Avatar
April 8, 2025 at 4:22 AM
May you always have the sun on your side and nature to befriend you, my dear poet, thanks for this lovely poem that softens the blow of a harsh morning, :)
Rolland Avatar
April 9, 2025 at 1:21 AM
thank you so much Rose, for the warm comment, i guess youy live in North USA or Canada ( harsh morning ?) have a nice day
Singh Avatar
April 7, 2025 at 9:02 PM
Divine creation seen in the beauty of nature and wasting time in contemplation is an art and a meaningful pursuit of the spiritual connection between humanity,nature and divine creation.Nicely penned.
Rolland Avatar
April 9, 2025 at 1:22 AM
thanks a lot Akham, you perfectly read my mind, by wasting time, it is an art merci mon ami
George Avatar
April 6, 2025 at 9:26 PM
I too can spend hours enjoying the beauty of flowers. Though it's wasting time in many eyes, I don't feel so. "Ah, wasting your time is always winning it, Wasting your time, it’s an art, it’s a work," Love these lines. Congratulations dear Yaan on your POTD
Rolland Avatar
April 9, 2025 at 1:24 AM
thanks a lot Valsa for the supportive words and comprehension, your comment touched me have a nice day
Goldsmith Avatar
April 6, 2025 at 8:54 AM
Congratulations on your POTD win. Have a blessed day with your win................
Rolland Avatar
April 9, 2025 at 1:24 AM
Thanks Paula, blessings too
Nicole Avatar
April 5, 2025 at 4:49 PM
' I could stay for hours if no one comes, to absorb the happiness of nature. ' Me too. De tels moments sont apaisants et satisfaisants, en effet. Congratulations Yann, on Poem of the Day. My best to you. :) Hugs, Brandy
Rolland Avatar
April 9, 2025 at 3:18 AM
o dear Nicole your french is perfect, enjoyed
Ray Choudhury Avatar
April 5, 2025 at 3:39 PM
Dear Poet, Congratulations on your POTD honour. A very pretty, lyrical poem, picturesque with heartfelt emotions ! "Wasting your time, it’s an art, it’s a work," - a wise declaration many of us will agree with!
Rolland Avatar
April 9, 2025 at 3:19 AM
thanks Malabika for the gentle words and appreciations, i love your word "wise" so true, have a nice day
De Beaulieu Avatar
April 5, 2025 at 2:42 PM
Hello Yann Rolland, Just by reading this poem, i can tell you enjoy to be in the sun. Yes it takes the help of God and wild natureto understand the soul pf things. congratulations on your POTD. Enjoy your special day. Enjoy your evening my friend. /Darlene/
De Beaulieu Avatar
April 9, 2025 at 10:01 AM
Hello Yann, You are very welcome. Enjoy your day m y frikend. /Darlene/
Rolland Avatar
April 9, 2025 at 3:21 AM
dear Darlene, you "nailed" it, i just enjoy the sun, thanks for your support
Buehler Avatar
April 5, 2025 at 1:38 PM
I am back with delighted congratulations on your POTD, Yann. Love this! ;)
Rolland Avatar
April 9, 2025 at 3:22 AM
thanks evelyn for the kind message have a nice day
Bartley Avatar
April 5, 2025 at 12:18 PM
Oui, oui. Very nice poem. Congratulations on your POTD! Merci for sharing!
Rolland Avatar
April 9, 2025 at 3:22 AM
thanks benjamin for the delicious comment, oui, oui
Gifford Avatar
April 5, 2025 at 10:27 AM
Congratulations on your POTD win with this beautifully written poem, Yann. Flowers do make me happy. Wishing you a wonderful weekend, my poet friend.
Rolland Avatar
April 10, 2025 at 2:43 AM
thank you so much poet for the compliments best wishes
Slaughter Avatar
April 5, 2025 at 10:20 AM
Quite lovely, Yann...makes me feel a bit better about how I "waste" my time. Congrats on POTD, as well.
Rolland Avatar
April 10, 2025 at 2:44 AM
you can change now, after reading the poem, smiles, thanks jim for stopping by
Andresen Avatar
April 5, 2025 at 10:15 AM
- Beautiful poem, Yann :) - Congratulations on your p.o.t.d. :) - hugs
Rolland Avatar
April 10, 2025 at 2:45 AM
thnak you so much anne lise for sharing
Anaya Avatar
April 5, 2025 at 8:43 AM
Congratulations on POTD, Yann! God's gifts we appreciate in any language, yours is beautiful poetry in both~ have a nice day!
Anaya Avatar
April 10, 2025 at 3:17 AM
:)
Rolland Avatar
April 10, 2025 at 2:45 AM
thanks a lot Anaya, your comments are always precious have a nice day
Sands Avatar
April 5, 2025 at 7:47 AM
Congratulations for POTD! :)
Rolland Avatar
April 10, 2025 at 2:46 AM
thanks for supporting wishes
Kitchin Avatar
April 5, 2025 at 5:15 AM
Yann, a beautiful and creative poem, congratulations on POTD.
Rolland Avatar
April 10, 2025 at 2:47 AM
thanks for supportive words, blessings
Mcintosh Avatar
April 5, 2025 at 4:25 AM
Lovely. Congratulations on POTD. God bless you. love, Gina
Rolland Avatar
April 10, 2025 at 2:48 AM
thanks regina, for kind words an comment blessings
Williams Avatar
April 5, 2025 at 3:19 AM
Congratulations on your beautiful poem getting POTD ...Maria
Rolland Avatar
April 10, 2025 at 2:48 AM
thanks maria, enjoyed your stopping by
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