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sails in the harbor

When you see a white sail in the harbor of Brest, A sail under a burning sun, It’s a nagging sail, She has not the tranquility of a sail on the Nile, Her mind is not at peace, her conscience torments her, This sail flees life; it does not enjoy life, So are most of the things we like In This country. Quand vous voyez une voile blanche dans la rade de Brest, Une voile sous un soleil ardent, C’est une voile agaçante, Elle n’a pas la tranquillité d’une voile sur le Nil, Son esprit n’est pas en paix, sa conscience la tourmente, Cette voile fuit la vie, elle n’en profite pas, Il en est ainsi de la plupart des choses que nous aimons En ce pays.

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Date: 8/15/2024 8:37:00 PM
Sobering, my friend!
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Date: 8/11/2024 6:37:00 PM
Perhaps the white sail reminds you of surrender. "Cette voile fuit la vie, elle n’en profite pas" sounds so beautiful in French Yann.
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Date: 8/6/2024 10:34:00 AM
So well written thanks for posting!
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Yann Rolland
Date: 8/11/2024 3:23:00 AM
Thank you so much Joyce for stopping by
Date: 8/5/2024 9:46:00 PM
So interesting. So are you a French poet as well, or do you translate french poems? (or maybe it's not French I am seeing)
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Yann Rolland
Date: 8/5/2024 11:31:00 PM
Thanks Andrea for stopping by, my first language is french, so i write poems in french, then i translate to post on Poetry soup, i think it is good for the brain, not going old too soon, i am retired from school teacher since five years, thanks a lot for your interest
Date: 8/3/2024 3:25:00 PM
May she choose to sail in quiet waters that give life, after this ordeal she needs to set sail in wholesome sea spaces, nice entry, gl dear Yann
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Yann Rolland
Date: 8/5/2024 11:33:00 PM
thank you so much Rose, for the very clever comment, it is enlightening for everyone i think, enjoyed
Date: 8/3/2024 6:23:00 AM
Nice metaphor for the feeling of unrest, lack of peace and contentment
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Yann Rolland
Date: 8/5/2024 11:34:00 PM
so true, i think like you it is a feeling of unrest, don't know for the boats, enjoyed your comment Tom
Date: 8/3/2024 1:26:00 AM
Your country is in turmoil. Loved your metaphor.
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Yann Rolland
Date: 8/6/2024 12:34:00 AM
people are i think, thanks for stopping by
Date: 8/2/2024 9:46:00 PM
Inner turmoil can spoil the best of experiences. I enjoyed the English version of your lovely poem, and practicing French with the second version, Yann. Thank you for sharing. :)
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Yann Rolland
Date: 8/6/2024 12:35:00 AM
thanks evelyn, for the comprehensive and precious comment, enjoyed
Date: 8/2/2024 5:38:00 AM
Dear Yaan, I don't know why you dislike seeing white sails in the sea. Probably you have some bad associations with them. Powerfully expressed.
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Yann Rolland
Date: 8/6/2024 12:36:00 AM
thannks valsa, may be you are right, i could be tormented or frustrated, seeing sails on the horizon
Date: 8/2/2024 2:23:00 AM
Yann, most people I think are constantly fleeing life in their minds while they are supposed to be working at something. Thanks for sharing this revealing work with us. Sara K
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Yann Rolland
Date: 8/6/2024 12:38:00 AM
so right sandra, this is related to work, they flee i guess, it take time to be quiet and serene, enjoyed your comment

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