Yann Rolland Poet Free verse

tribute to birds

Birds, you are the pride of this world, 
You sing for all men, the trees,
For all Catholics, all Muslims,
You sing for the poor as well as the powerful,

You sing in the forecourt, on the garages,
Only you will make the illiterate happy, one day,
You make happy, dreamers, great poets,
The knights of Las Vegas or Brussels,

Birds, yes, you are the pride of this world,
You sing for all men, the bishops,
The peasants, chemists, nurses,
You sing and nothing can upset you.

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Victor Buhagiar February 23, 2026 at 1:38 AM One can only appreciate the birds, which give us great joy. Great poem.

Arthur Vaso February 23, 2026 at 12:16 AM Wonderful I have so many lovely photos of birds from photographers!

Joseph May February 8, 2026 at 7:36 AM A great tribute to feathered songsters Yann Rolland February 9, 2026 at 6:35 AM thanks Joseph for supporting and understanding wishes

Sara Kendrick February 8, 2026 at 3:36 AM Great tribute you have sung to a small (mostly) member of the avian family. I am so glad that they grace my yard. Their touch brings a happy curve to my face. I appreciate you sharing your work with us. Sara K Yann Rolland February 9, 2026 at 6:34 AM thank you so much sara, you bring me a tear, i think i belong too, to the avian family, thanks you so much best wishes

Kim Rodrigues February 7, 2026 at 7:16 PM The sweetness of birdsong doesn’t neglect anyone. We look up to the trees and finally to Heaven. God bless you, sweet poet. Yann Rolland February 9, 2026 at 6:33 AM thanks kim, .for the supportive and warm comment

Andrea Dietrich February 6, 2026 at 9:44 PM Lovely one. Birds are one of our greatest gifts from God Yann Rolland February 7, 2026 at 4:57 PM thank you so much andrea

Paige Hind February 6, 2026 at 9:16 PM lovely!! :) Yann Rolland February 7, 2026 at 4:57 PM thanks a lot Paige

Valsa George February 6, 2026 at 8:40 PM This is exactly what l too feel when l listen to bird songs. They delight all without discrimination, absolutely free of cost. Birds sing for people of all regions, both rich and poor. Yaan, l always feel that you are a lover of birds as l am. A beautiful poem. Yann Rolland February 7, 2026 at 4:58 PM thanks a lot, Valsa, your comment touched me* wishes