they won't sing

If you don’t listen to the birds, they won’t sing,
Sometimes you have to wake up early,
And it’s the same for everything in life,
If you don’t take the first step, you don’t exist.


Si vous n’écoutez pas les oiseaux, ils ne chanteront pas,
Il faut parfois savoir se lever tôt,
Et c’est pareil pour tout dans la vie,
Si vous ne faites pas le premier pas, vous n’existez pas.
Copyright © | Year Posted 2023

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Volumes Avatar
January 14, 2024 at 4:43 PM
Yes Yann, you have captured the essence of success. Not a soul can succeed without the first ray of effort. A beautifully sweet, concise verse that is as profound as the universe itself ! I admire the poem and the poet ! Cheers from Wen
George Avatar
January 11, 2024 at 6:00 AM
Even birds and animals crave for attention and response from huma beings. It makes them happy. Only by taking the first step, we can persuade others into doing something ! Your poem leads us to think. Well written Yaan !
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January 10, 2024 at 2:37 PM
Yann, nice one. You are so right. Sometimes we are deaft to the beautiful sounds of nature...too wrong. I loved this one. Have a nice eveningxxx
Dietrich Avatar
December 28, 2023 at 9:04 AM
This is charming
Sharma  Avatar
December 27, 2023 at 10:40 PM
Oh yes, very true, such thoughtful depth you've conveyed here in these words, enriched with wisdom! We have to rise up from the slumber of consciousness and take that first step to change our present, otherwise what's the meaning of existing? A very intriguing and inspiring write this is.. Please reading this, love it. Sending light & best wishes ~
Hind Avatar
December 27, 2023 at 5:42 PM
Very wise...something to think about.
Rolland Avatar
December 27, 2023 at 9:58 PM
thanks a lot Paige, for the supportive comment, have a nice day
Connelly Avatar
December 23, 2023 at 6:29 PM
yann: L’oiseau matinal attrape le ver. ;)~
Rolland Avatar
December 24, 2023 at 2:13 AM
excellent, mon ami, merry christmas
Bauer Avatar
December 23, 2023 at 12:24 PM
Taking that first step is harder than it seems, Yann! A good poem to reflect on…
Rolland Avatar
December 24, 2023 at 2:13 AM
thanks Ilene, i feel the same about the first step, merry christmas
One Avatar
December 23, 2023 at 4:36 AM
Deep words dear Yann.. I do not care what the birds sings as long as they sing... yet so many lost the message.. Great analogy..
Rolland Avatar
December 24, 2023 at 2:14 AM
so wise commenting, merry christmas
Buehler Avatar
December 23, 2023 at 12:35 AM
This is lovely, Yann. It's important to listen to the birds. Wonderful writing!
Rolland Avatar
December 24, 2023 at 2:15 AM
more than important, necessary for me, thanks evelyn, merry christmas
Empress Avatar
December 22, 2023 at 9:34 PM
So true and well said , what a deep and meaningful write this is, if we dont allow light to reach our soul , the sun sometimes too wont rise, and just like you’ve said if you dont listen the birds too wont sing and somethings sometimes come our way when we take the first step. I absolutely loved reading this one. Sending you light always
Rolland Avatar
December 24, 2023 at 2:16 AM
thanks for supporting so lindly my poem, IE, really loved it, merry christmas
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