Yann Rolland Poet Rondeau

tropics

We are happier, under the Tropics,
In a smaller cargo ship,
Who goes towards Mozambique,
Happier than  rue de la république ;
We are happier under the Tropics,

How old is the captain then?
He could be your stepfather,
He saw the Philippines

Did he read, Jean Giono?
In his  cozy small cabin?
In a smaller cargo ship,
Who goes towards Mozambique,
We are happier, under the Tropics


NB inspired by the commercial port

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William Kelii Kekaula November 30, 2025 at 8:39 PM I’ve traveled the world via the interprets of others’ little corners of that part that they themselves share their immortal narrative joy.

Valsa George November 23, 2025 at 7:47 PM You seem to be an eternal traveller going from place to place. In your poems, you refer to many places and many scenes. The cargo ship and its captain mentioned by you, I hope, is spotted by you during your travels. Thanks for sharing.

Sara Kendrick November 21, 2025 at 4:47 AM You introduce the reader to a number of places, books, and topics. Way to go with this one. Thank you for sharing it with us. Sara K Yann Rolland November 21, 2025 at 8:00 AM thank you so much, poet sara, for reading and supporting my poem

Andrea Dietrich November 20, 2025 at 11:06 PM A charming little poem Yann Rolland November 21, 2025 at 8:00 AM charming is so nice, thanks andrea

Mystic Rose Rose November 20, 2025 at 7:58 PM Tropical weather is nice, Yann Yann Rolland November 21, 2025 at 8:01 AM yes Rose, i could really live under tropics, some regrets some days, enjoyed your visit

Kim Rodrigues November 20, 2025 at 3:26 AM Now you have me looking up the author, Jean Giono. Found one book in my library, “The Open Road.” Can’t read it yet because I have a stack to go through…lol! Love your pondering. I am always intrigued! <3 Yann Rolland November 20, 2025 at 7:14 PM thanks a lot, this author is a favorite one, don't now , if his poetical language can be translated, you should try , this is awesome

Sotto Poet November 20, 2025 at 3:00 AM It resonates with a haunting grace, a meager whisper to this destitute corner of the tropics, where the port of Mozambique stands under the shadow of its ruler, Samora. Yann Rolland November 20, 2025 at 7:15 PM thanks , i never traveled til Mozambique, but the rhymes i found great in french, appreciated your vision and kindness

Gershon Wolf November 19, 2025 at 9:24 PM Sounds dreamy and exotic to this landlocked Chicagoan. ~ Gershon Yann Rolland November 20, 2025 at 7:18 PM sometimes i need to escape too, dear poet, poetry authorize a lot, hello to Chicago, i visited in 1989, museums, sears tower, and lake, a great city, nice to remember take care