smell of mint

I need  just before dawn to feel the slopes, love them,
The smell of mint or anise, gentian or orange,
I need to walk to look for ghosts, invisible ones
My parents gone, my wife with quiet kisses,

I need this time away from the sleeping cities,
To find my soul that is lost in loving you,
I need mint, anise or orange, something new
To find the instinct of the donkey, the sweetness of the angel,

I need before dawn to feel the slopes, love them,
The smell of mint and honey, lemon or thyme,
So as not to be late for Alice in Wonderland,
there, write a poem, which tomorrow moves the children.



J’ai besoin avant l’aube de sentir les talus, les aimer,
L’odeur de menthe ou d’anis, de gentiane  ou d’orange,
J’ai besoin de marcher pour chercher des fantômes,
Mes parents disparus, ma femme aux calmes baisers,

J’ai besoin de ce temps loin des villes endormantes,
Pour retrouver mon âme qui se perd en t’aimant,
J’ai besoin de la menthe, de l’anis ou de l’orange,
Pour retrouver l’instinct de l’âne, la douceur de l’ange,

J’ai besoin avant l’aube de sentir les talus, les aimer,
L’odeur de menthe et de miel, de citron ou de thym,
Pour ne pas être en retard chez Alice au pays des merveilles,
là, écrire un poème, qui demain émeuve les enfants.
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Proxenos Avatar
October 7, 2024 at 11:57 PM
Missing loved ones gone, can be heart-rending and a walk in the slopes with the smell of wild herbs is soothing for the soul and heart, as well a for the body and mind. Such a beautiful write. Blessings Jennifer.
Kendrick Avatar
October 4, 2024 at 6:43 AM
Ahhh!! Sometimes a nice get away can bring out the best in poems. I enjoyed reading your refreshing work. Sara K
Rodrigues Avatar
October 2, 2024 at 10:19 AM
Loveliness in tasty words, mon amie! :)
Onclaud Avatar
September 29, 2024 at 11:45 PM
a flowing read filled with mystical strains of the senses ...awesome work, Yann!
Empress Avatar
September 29, 2024 at 12:47 AM
One of those poems that awaken all senses of the readers and take us on a journey through your eloquently woven words! Brilliant! Pleasure reading this. Sending you light
Rolland Avatar
September 29, 2024 at 5:42 PM
Thanks a lot Ie, your comment is uplifting ans preciously kept; best wishes
Williams Avatar
September 26, 2024 at 12:40 AM
Tres Bien Yann, I was imagining all sorts of not only cooking aromas but also the matching of the herbal ingredients in your delightful poem. Maria
Rolland Avatar
September 29, 2024 at 5:43 PM
thank you so much , maria, france is a country of cooking, we like aromas for sure, thnaks for the delightful comment
Rodrigues Avatar
September 25, 2024 at 12:07 PM
Très intéressant! Sadness amidst the lovely scents and fairy tales!
Rolland Avatar
September 29, 2024 at 5:45 PM
oui Kim, sadness re surges in such moments, loved your words and reading best wishes
Rodgers Avatar
September 25, 2024 at 11:22 AM
Dear Yann, I loved experiencing your well crafted images, smells, scenes and on and on. I also loved the French portion which I am going to share with my middle daughter who loves the French Language: Blessings, My Dear Friend, Daniel
Rolland Avatar
September 29, 2024 at 5:46 PM
thanks a lot Daniel, for sharing poetry with your daughter, your comment touched my heart best wishes yann
Dietrich Avatar
September 24, 2024 at 1:10 PM
ahhh, this kind of feels like a pantoum or kyrielle. I like it. you always come up with such unique images
Rolland Avatar
September 25, 2024 at 12:01 AM
thanks andrea, don't know much about pantoums, may be i will try, have a nice day
blegh Avatar
September 23, 2024 at 10:35 PM
"I need this time away from the sleeping cities, To find my soul that is lost in loving you" aaa this verse.. the 2nd stanza is plays out ever so smoothly. Enjoyed this ~ very fine poetry indeed, looking forward to your future writes.
Rolland Avatar
September 25, 2024 at 12:02 AM
Thank you so much XO, for the moving comment
Leiser Avatar
September 23, 2024 at 5:56 PM
There is a unique and tangible quality to your poetic words, Yann. Enjoyed this a lot! :)
Rolland Avatar
September 25, 2024 at 12:02 AM
this is so kind, Laura, enjoyed your comment and reading
Bauer Avatar
September 23, 2024 at 12:20 PM
yann - your poems have such a beautiful feel to them and draw the reader in with a very special appeal. i very much enjoyed this one today...
Rolland Avatar
September 25, 2024 at 12:03 AM
thank you so much ilene, this is so nice to hear about a poem
Kauffman Avatar
September 23, 2024 at 10:46 AM
So magical, Yann! This is as enchanting as the scent of mint, anise or orange! Your "need" at dawn is as soft as morning colors in the sky. Your words cast a beautiful spell on the reader. And, I love the French translation! Adds so much. Thank you for this lovely gift in my dawn! Blessings to you.
Rolland Avatar
September 25, 2024 at 12:05 AM
thank you so much, Sam for the beaufiful and moving comment, every word of is "powerful" and joyful, have a sweet day
Buhagiar Avatar
September 23, 2024 at 5:49 AM
Sublime poem using aromas that enhance cooking. Your wife must be a talented cook.
Rolland Avatar
September 25, 2024 at 12:07 AM
thank you so much Victor for the moving comment , cooking requires talent as poetry, blesssings yann
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