To Cry a Little Bit

Afford me some time To wail a little bit this morning Give me a little while To whine like a dumbbell. Try to comprehend me a little My friends, men weep too a bit Men and women cry because of trouble To relieve the sad and envious heart. Crying is not an act of cowardice On the contrary, when things beyond the bounds One has to find a way to relieve oneself. In the end, we must dry our frozen tears To admire the passing wind and the storms On the upset ocean and uprooted trees. P.S. Traduction de “Pour Pleurer Un Peu” by Hébert Logerie Copyright © August 2023, Hébert Logerie, All rights reserved. Hébert Logerie is the author of several collections of poems.