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The Sadness of the Brazilian Forests

I write the sadness of the Brazilian forests, About modern centuries and glass cities, Tattooed Indians who are murdered too, For a handle of gold or green diamond, I write the greatness of Brazilian forests Roots that descend to explore the earth, Leaves that capture white light, Suns that fall on the wild jaguar, I write the sadness of the Brazilian forests, Friends of the earth and emerald sky, Beheaded trunks like haughty kings, Rivers polluted by bad mercury, I write the great sadness of happy Indians, Insects that we eat on the stone Large trees providing oxygen, That they slaughter for expensive cosmetics, I write the sadness of the Brazilian forests, May it reach our deaf ears, Let it open our doors as a silence, new one, A silence deeper than our history and Gods. J’écris la tristesse des forêts brésiliennes, Des siècles modernes et des cités de verre, Des indiens tatoués que l’on assassine trop, Pour une poignée d’or ou de diamant vert, J’écris la grandeur des forêts brésiliennes Des racines qui descendent explorer la terre, Des feuilles qui capturent la lumière blanche, Des soleils qui tombent sur le jaguar sauvage, J’écris la tristesse des forêts brésiliennes, Des amis de la terre et du ciel d’émeraude, Des troncs décapités comme des rois hautains, Des rivières souillées par le mercure mauvais, J’écris la grande tristesse des indiens joyeux, Des insectes que l’on mange sur la pierre Des grands arbres pourvoyeurs d’oxygène, Que l’on massacre pour des cosmétiques chers, J’écris la tristesse des forêts brésiliennes, Qu’elle parvienne jusqu’à nos oreilles sourdes, Qu’elle ouvre nos portes comme un silence, Plus profond que notre histoire et nos Dieux.

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Date: 11/1/2023 6:09:00 PM
Truly sad when greed is the mainstay in life.
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Date: 10/31/2023 8:34:00 AM
It is sad that it is being destroyed at such a high rate. I have seen some reports on TV and seen some articles on the internet. We do need forest to be left growing so our earth can be its best as well as animals and humans. Thanks for sharing your thoughts and for dropping by my page. Sara
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Date: 10/29/2023 10:53:00 PM
Thank you for helping us to see the beauty of trees in Brazil, Yann. It is terrible what man has done to the forest of the world. Greed is a terrible thing to let loose on the earth. Bill
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Date: 10/24/2023 5:49:00 PM
we need to appreciate and honor our Blessed Forests, I am glad you made us aware of how much they mean to us dear friend, thank you for the wonderful sharing.
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Yann Rolland
Date: 10/26/2023 6:52:00 PM
thank you so much Rose, Forests are our future if we want to stay on this planet, enjoyed your stopping by
Date: 10/24/2023 5:20:00 PM
That's a sad thing happening over there in Brazil. You did a great job describing it for us. I never really knew...
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Yann Rolland
Date: 10/26/2023 6:52:00 PM
thank you Paige, for defending this cause and commentingn nicely, appreciated yann
Date: 10/24/2023 12:21:00 AM
Im not sure why i havent read this before? This is truly a poetic jewel! One that flows in such beautiful cadence and rhythm, and I absolutely love and felt the depth of what you’ve conveyed here especially in lines such as “ or a handle of gold or green diamond“ “ That they slaughter for expensive cosmetics“ such profound truths!!sad reality! Well deliverd! Definitely a fave
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Yann Rolland
Date: 10/24/2023 5:29:00 AM
Thank you so much IE for the supportive and friendly comment, I wrote this first in french, this poem was inspired by a song of the brazilian musician, Villa Lobos, you honored him as well, thanks a lot again God bless you
Date: 10/23/2023 3:43:00 PM
a powerful read, Yann. Greed and power have all but destroyed the Brazilian forests. I find it disturbing and sad. You addressed the destruction quite well. I can feel your sadness too. Well done. Have a pleasant evening, Sara
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Yann Rolland
Date: 10/24/2023 5:31:00 AM
thank you Sara for the friendly and supportive comment, you write so well and wisely, will read you very soon, have a sweet day
Date: 10/23/2023 1:30:00 AM
God created the most beautiful garden in the earth. Man is hellbent on destroying it. Blessings.
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Yann Rolland
Date: 10/24/2023 5:32:00 AM
i totally agree, Victor, man is ruining the paradise take care
Date: 10/23/2023 12:43:00 AM
I am Brazilian and this poem resonates with me, aside from that I wonder if you have red the book "Brazil Red"
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Yann Rolland
Date: 10/24/2023 5:34:00 AM
Thank you so much Aurore for stopping by, Brasil have jewels on his land, no we are all conderned with their presaervation, i bought Brazil red twenty years ago, but guess what, never read it, i now feel sorry for my lazyness have a sweet day
Date: 10/22/2023 10:37:00 PM
A powerful and timely message, beautifully composed and conveyed in two languages. Thank you, Yann, for sharing this outstanding very meaningful work. :)
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Yann Rolland
Date: 10/24/2023 5:36:00 AM
thank you so much evelyn, your words resonate in my soul, i am also glad to write in english, and read great poets take care
Date: 10/22/2023 7:44:00 PM
Wow, Yann. You have such empathy . This is really nice poetry about the most important forest of the world
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Yann Rolland
Date: 10/24/2023 5:36:00 AM
thank you so much Andrea for the precious and suportive comment, will read you very soon, have a sweet day

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