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There was poetry, In the open fields, On the slanted blueberries, On the skirts of schoolgirls, There was poetry, In the sunny cupboards, In the quiet gardens, In the sweet air of spring, There was some poetry In the caressing hands, In the chalk of the school, On the obsolete words, There was poetry, In the fruit basket, On the laughter of the boys, On the wool of sheep, There was poetry, On the closed doors, On the floral tapestries, In the school bags, There was music, There were low-cut dresses, There were broken walls, Of ghosts and tables, There was poetry, In the faltering forest, In the tropical streets, In the cakes offered, There was poetry, In the bars of Ukraine, On the bubbling blood, On the anxious faces, There was some poetry On the whiskers of cats, On the fast rides, In the footsteps of the stars, There was poetry, Wherever we thought, In the stables of horses In the assiduous plains, There was some poetry On the girls' jewelry, On the beer we poured, In the soothed eyes, There was some poetry In the fields of sunflowers, On the forgotten hands, In the tools of wood, There was poetry, On the ropes of bears, In the tears of babies, On the books of Eluard, There was poetry, But the war has come, There was poetry, Even six feet under, Poets cry for life. 8 Pourquoi ? Il y avait de la poésie, Dans les champs ouverts, Sur les bleuets inclinés, Sur les jupes des écolières, Il y avait de la poésie, Dans les armoires ensoleillées, Dans les jardins tranquilles, Dans l’air doux du printemps, Il y avait de la poésie Dans les mains caressantes, Dans la craie de l’école, Sur les mots obsolètes, Il y avait de la poésie, Dans la corbeille de fruits, Sur les rires des garçons, Sur la laine des moutons, Il y avait de la poésie, Sur les portes refermées, Sur les tapisseries fleuries, Dans les cartables d’écoliers, Il y avait de la musique, Il y avait des robes échancrées, Il y avait des murs brisés, Des fantômes et des tables, Il y avait de la poésie, Dans la forêt chancelante, Dans les rues tropicales, Sur les gâteaux offerts, Il y avait de la poésie, Dans les bars d’Ukraine, Sur le sang bouillonnant, Sur les visages soucieux, Il y avait de la poésie Sur les moustaches des chats, Sur les manèges rapides, Sur le pas des étoiles, Il y avait de la poésie, Partout où l’on pensait, Dans les étables des chevaux Dans les plaines assidues, Il y avait de la poésie Sur les bijoux des filles, Sur la bière qu’on versait, Dans les yeux apaisés, Il y avait de la poésie Dans les Champs de tournesols, Sur les mains oubliées, Dans les outils de bois, Il y avait de la poésie, Sur les cordes des ours, Dans les larmes des bébés, Sur les livres d’Eluard, Il y avait de la poésie, Mais la guerre est venue, Il y avait de la poésie, Même six pieds sous terre, Les poètes pleurent la vie.

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Date: 4/22/2024 7:13:00 PM
There was poetry in the blind, the one who couldn’t hear - the one who lost her adoption place. Three other sweet girls made it out before the war started. They reside in a lovely home, a friend’s home in America, having been freed from a Ukranian orphanage.
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Date: 1/14/2024 4:49:00 PM
Tears filled my eyes Yan, as I read the last lines of your soulful poem. Its so hard to grasp the fact that this is happening NOW as I type, the livelihood of all those wonderful souls if being snatched away by hideous war loving demons. Thank you for writing such a meaningful poem dear Yann.
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Date: 12/29/2023 2:38:00 PM
An enchanting poem, Yann. So nicely written, with lovely images. This is a fave for me. Best of wishes.
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Date: 12/22/2023 5:48:00 PM
dear Maria, i owe you this comment, this is a dep support indeed, and you put my feet on the ground, it is priceless, merry christmas poet with friends and family
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Date: 12/22/2023 12:56:00 PM
Yann, your poetry is so enganging. This poem is so awesome. "there was a whole life missed out with a stupid war".. Lives lost with no chance. I appreciate this poem because it let us to put our feet on the ground. Let me wish you Merry Christmas my friend and the best for the New Year. My best to you Yann!
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Yann Rolland
Date: 12/22/2023 5:49:00 PM
dear Maria, i owe you this comment, this is a dep support indeed, and you put my feet on the ground, it is priceless, merry christmas poet with friends and family
Date: 12/21/2023 3:23:00 PM
Poets and war..? Always at odds truth is in Prision reading counts of the dead.'
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Yann Rolland
Date: 12/22/2023 5:50:00 PM
so touching comment Jo, war is an enemy , the worst with sikness merry christmas my friend
Date: 12/19/2023 9:36:00 AM
beautifully written, yann, but very sad as well. i love all of the examples you've chosen...
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Yann Rolland
Date: 12/20/2023 4:24:00 AM
Thank you so much, Ilene, for the support and kindness, have a sweet day, do you konow the french poet Paul Eluard, i owe him the structure of the poem
Date: 12/18/2023 5:59:00 PM
Oh, my goodness, Yann. Such a wonderful and inspiring poem my friend. An absolute treasure.
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Yann Rolland
Date: 12/20/2023 4:26:00 AM
thanks a lot Jerry for stopping by, and the nice comment which touched me have a sweet day
Date: 12/18/2023 3:11:00 PM
another fabulous translation full of poignancy and sadness. Well done, Yann! have a splendid evening, Sara
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Yann Rolland
Date: 12/20/2023 4:26:00 AM
thanks Sara, enjoyed your kind and precious comment have a sweet day

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