the ony luxury

The only luxury we possess,
In this world, let’s say,
It’s to think about nature,
Men abuse men,
We can’t believe them often,

Women understand this,
So you have to listen to the birds,
Respect the elephants of Kenya,

So we must admire the roses,
To address them prayers,
spare the delicate whales
Preserving tropical forests is 
The only luxury we possess.


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The only luxury we possess,
In this world, let’s say,
It’s to think of each other,
To seek the goodness of some,
To admire the talent of others.

In the deafening thunderstorms,
Under the obscure ceiling of the clouds,
The only luxury we possess,

It’s to think of each other,
To admire Picasso and Courbet,
To think about Eric and Sébastien,
to Maryline and Martine, it’s
The only luxury we possess.
Copyright © | Year Posted 2026

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George Avatar
June 25, 2026 at 7:11 AM
Men can be so cruel at times. There is vile behind their smile. But nature that's beautiful give us only delight. Birds and beasts are more reliable than men. Great thoughts, dear Yaan.
One Avatar
June 22, 2026 at 1:11 PM
True words.... you make so many valid points.. nicely done.
Dietrich Avatar
June 20, 2026 at 10:01 PM
I thought you had more than one page of poetry. Hmmm maybe it's the new server for Soup not letting me go past your page 1 to find something to comment on. I need to check that out with other poets
Anaya Avatar
June 20, 2026 at 9:50 PM
There us nothing more intriguing. Luxury is very much personal, and one reader’s idea of luxury will be completely different to another’s. I agree with your poignant poem, Yann, nature & the arts. Great poetry! Cheers
Buehler Avatar
June 20, 2026 at 2:52 PM
I love the way your poems have such high regard for nature and the arts, Yann. They should, indeed, be cherished as great luxuries. A delightful poem!
Winter Avatar
June 20, 2026 at 1:08 AM
Dear Yann, the most crucial luxury is to be able to admire the abundance beauty of nature in this world :) great poetry. Best, Anne
George Avatar
June 19, 2026 at 11:13 PM
You are right dear Yaan, the ability to see beauty in the natural world and in fellowmen is the greatest luxury we possess. Beautifully expressed.
Poet Avatar
June 19, 2026 at 4:19 AM
Your words are very beautiful, my friend! Despite the fact that we have little reverence for creativity or surroundings. Your poetry is amazing.
Hind Avatar
June 16, 2026 at 10:07 PM
you might want to change your title "ony to only" but this is beautiful, Yann...so many kind thoughts
Bauer Avatar
June 16, 2026 at 12:38 PM
i always enjoy your unique way of looking at things and expressing your thoughts in poetry, yann, and this poem is a perfect example of why i feel that way...
Buhagiar Avatar
June 16, 2026 at 8:32 AM
What a pity we have no respect for nature and the arts. Appreciate your poems.
Rodrigues Avatar
June 15, 2026 at 9:15 PM
Lovely sentiments, dear friend! … to think of each other, To seek the goodness of some, To admire the talent of others
Dietrich Avatar
June 15, 2026 at 5:12 PM
I really like your thoughts here. Yes indeed. Women understand this.
Etgen-Baker Avatar
June 15, 2026 at 4:34 PM
delightfully creative...I appreciate your thoughts on luxury. Luxury for me is in the world around me, not the things.
Smith  Avatar
June 15, 2026 at 4:13 PM
What wonderful sentiments expressed in your work. If only people would learn to not be so obsessed with bought luxury but instead use the senses we are given to enjoy the luxury we have around us.
Kendrick Avatar
June 15, 2026 at 4:12 PM
Creative work you have penned in this one. We all definitely need to do our part to save this planet and the animals and people here. Thank you for sharing this one with us. Sara K.
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