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If life goes too fast for us, where are we? Where are you going? I have no fun then, I like to enjoy the summer holidays, A few weeks, a few days, even a few evenings, I like a meal that lasts with friends or family. If people become aggressive while driving, what do we gain? , No one finds pleasure, neither you, nor the charming marmots, I prefer to be bored on a beach in Hawaii, to understand the sun, If people think fast, we can’t stay in good company. If life goes too fast for us, where are you? Where are you going? Listen Debussy, Read Camus, ask for a slow calm I like to walk more than run in parks, what do we see? Crossing Yellowstone is longer than taking a photograph. When a bird sings, I say, Is that you Dad? Or I say It’s you, mom? I love to think like this, taking my time, I like to think my parents have become little birds Looking at me on the street, things are going too fast for me.

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Date: 12/2/2023 1:47:00 PM
This is precious poem, Yann, filled with delightful thoughts and images and a sentiment to warm the heart with a truth to enlighten the mind. Dear poet you have created a wonderful piece of literature that is inspiring. Thank you. Wen
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Yann Rolland
Date: 12/2/2023 6:17:00 PM
Thanks a lot SV, for the kind support, your comment is really kind and supportive, enjoyed yann
Date: 11/22/2023 11:06:00 PM
Life has become a rat race now. We have no time to pause and enjoy a lovely scene. Modern man is in a hectic hurry. I concur with your philosophy of life. Relax and enjoy, seeing life not as a race.
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Yann Rolland
Date: 12/2/2023 6:19:00 PM
precious words indeed, to hear and share have a sweet sunday poet
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Yann Rolland
Date: 12/2/2023 6:18:00 PM
precious words indeed, to hear and share have a sweet sunday poet
Date: 11/21/2023 3:17:00 PM
A profound poem that is wise and deep perspective.. love your outlook on life..
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Yann Rolland
Date: 11/22/2023 4:21:00 PM
thank you SO, anjoyed your comment
Date: 11/21/2023 1:07:00 AM
Those last lines really touched my soul and heart, sometimes i look at the stars and think too, and question if the brightest ones twinkling for me are those in heaven now: yes take it slow and easy in life while we can. Great evocative and moving poem this is. Pleasure reading: sending you light always
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Yann Rolland
Date: 11/22/2023 4:23:00 PM
thanks a lot IE, we have to seek for light, averywhre in these difficlts times, in poetry, in music, in friendship, in love, everywhere, an above all , as you say, take it easy and sllow, that's my favorite thanks alot yann
Date: 11/20/2023 10:27:00 PM
So sweet especially the ending where your parents are birds looking after you.
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Yann Rolland
Date: 11/21/2023 12:05:00 AM
thank you so much Andrea for the sweet message and stopping by have a good day
Date: 11/20/2023 4:26:00 PM
Your poem resonated with me on several levels, Yann. Life is sometimes too rushed, and I have to consciously slow down and take time. I found your words insightful. I very much liked your last verse about your parents. I have similar thoughts about my parents and family members who've passed. Delightful. A great read. Happy Thanksgiving, Sara
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Yann Rolland
Date: 11/20/2023 10:10:00 PM
Thank you so much,Sara, i feel sory for your parents, the last stanza was separated from the original poem, but i thought it couls find some place here, so i addded it, and it "fit", i guess, have a very sweet day
Date: 11/20/2023 3:13:00 PM
So very true yann, and so well written. I love the wording of "charming marmots" lol... Lao Tseu disait, "Il vaut mieux bien voyager que d'arriver au bout." You didn't post your usual original poem in French? Thanks, and take care
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Yann Rolland
Date: 11/20/2023 10:12:00 PM
i learnt a precious message from Lao Tseu, your french is perfect indeed, Jeff, thanks you so much for stopping by and commenting yann
Date: 11/20/2023 1:33:00 PM
so much of life is rushing from one thing to another, but your poem shows us another way to be, yann. nicely done...
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Yann Rolland
Date: 11/20/2023 10:14:00 PM
thanks a lot Ilene, rushing make me crazy, and i must take some rest, to survive in the city, thanks for the elegant comment much appreciated yann
Date: 11/20/2023 2:25:00 AM
Time is precious. A good story. Well written.
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Yann Rolland
Date: 11/20/2023 10:15:00 PM
O yes, time is precious, you are so right, not for rushing in my point of view take care jeanette
Date: 11/20/2023 1:06:00 AM
Indeed we live in a fast world. Not much fun, Blessings
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Yann Rolland
Date: 11/20/2023 10:15:00 PM
u think the same, not much fun, thanks Victor for reading and commenting
Date: 11/19/2023 7:13:00 PM
Ah, I like to slow things down too dear heart. We all move far too fast , thanks for sharing this Yann
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Yann Rolland
Date: 11/20/2023 10:16:00 PM
thanks Rose, for commenting, and reading, your words are precious yann
Date: 11/19/2023 6:21:00 PM
This is very positive, I enjoyed this. Keep shining!
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Yann Rolland
Date: 11/20/2023 10:17:00 PM
thanks for the supportive comment, Paige, have a nice day

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