we are not eternal

Kind and nice lady,
We are not eternal,
Not you, not me, not them,
Hurry to love me,

Marie Gaëlle,
We are not eternal,
Not you, not me, not them
Hurry to think about it,

Little mom,
We are not eternal,
Not you, not me, not the Pope
Hurry to sleep,

Poet friend,
We are not eternal,
Not you, not me, not them,
Hurry and write to the mountains,

Frequent traveler,
We are not eternal,	
Not you, not me, not them,
Hurry up and visit New York,

Marie Catherine,
We are not eternal,
Not you, not me, not them,
Hurry to kiss me,

Marie Gaëlle,
We are not eternal,
Neither you nor I, do not wait,
Hurry up and write to me,

Hurry up, little girl,
To dance and sing,
Your chocolate taste haunts me,
Hurry up and eat oranges,

Poor nephews, poor nieces,
Poor schoolchildren, poor schoolgirls,
We are not eternal,
The sea will remain, not us, in heaven,
Love her like a sister,

I am not eternal
Hurry up little girl, hurry up little girl.




Gentille madame,
Nous ne sommes pas éternels,
Ni toi, ni moi, ni eux,
Dépêche-toi de m’aimer,

Marie Gaëlle,
Nous ne sommes pas éternels,
Ni toi, ni moi, ni eux
Dépêche-toi d’y penser,

Petite maman,
Nous ne sommes pas éternels,
Ni toi, ni moi, ni le Pape
Dépêche-toi de dormir,

Ami poète,
Nous ne sommes pas éternels,
Ni toi, ni moi, ni eux,
Dépêche-toi d’écrire aux montagnes,

Grand voyageur,
Nous ne sommes pas éternels,
Ni toi, ni moi, ni eux,
Dépêche-toi de visiter New York,

Marie Catherine,
Nous ne sommes pas éternels,
Ni toi, ni moi, ni eux,
Dépêche-toi de m’embrasser,

Marie Gaëlle,
Nous ne sommes pas éternels,
Ni toi, ni moi, n’attends pas,
Dépêche-toi de m’écrire,

Dépêche-toi, fillette,
De danser et chanter,
Ton goût de chocolat me hante,
Dépêche-toi de manger des oranges,

Pauvres neveux, pauvres nièces,
Pauvres collégiens, pauvres collégiennes,
Nous ne sommes pas éternels,
La mer restera, pas nous, au ciel,
Aimez-la comme une sœur,

Je ne suis pas éternel
Dépêche-toi fillette, dépêche-toi fillette.
Copyright © | Year Posted 2024

Poem

Post Comments

Poetrysoup is an environment of encouragement and growth so only provide specific positive comments that indicate what you appreciate about the poem. Negative comments will result your account being banned.

Please Login to post a comment

Dietrich Avatar
August 27, 2026 at 2:29 PM
Here is one I missed. I hope you don't really believe we are not eternal. I enjoyed this nonetheless.
One Avatar
March 3, 2024 at 12:32 PM
This one sounds familiar to me, maybe ive seen or heard it somewhere before.. love the rhythm in this one..
Rolland Avatar
March 4, 2024 at 12:26 AM
thanks for stopping by, SO, i really created this poem in french, but i concede the idea is common, as we say in french " les grands esprits se rencontrent" just for smiling, i don't know all american litterature, and i regret that, thave a nice day
Brotherton Avatar
February 28, 2024 at 6:09 PM
A wonderful poem, my friend. Your words are always so inspirational.
Rolland Avatar
March 4, 2024 at 12:28 AM
thanks a lot Jerry, my cardiologist is happy too, just joking, i saw him last week, and talked poetry, have a nice day poet
Kendrick Avatar
February 28, 2024 at 4:30 AM
Well, humans are an eternal being. There is a pause in their human form which will one day meet back with the spirit and live forever in one of two places. Our brains are capable of storing at the minimum 3 million years of information so why do you think our brain has that capacity. Sara K
Rolland Avatar
March 4, 2024 at 12:32 AM
thanks Sara for the interesting post, humankind feel eternal, i think it can be dangerous, in the uncertain future, but your deep comment is excellent, have a nice day
Baker Avatar
February 27, 2024 at 9:39 PM
Interesting poetry, Yann. Write On! my friend.
Rolland Avatar
March 4, 2024 at 12:33 AM
thanks Bill, for commenting kindly, have a nice day
Rose  Avatar
February 27, 2024 at 4:01 PM
No life is not eternal so we better be good to one another, you say it so well dear poet :)
George Avatar
February 26, 2024 at 7:41 PM
Quite cute Yaan. Yes, you are right. Nothing here on earth is eternal. Everything is subject to death and decay. I liked the way you brought forth this irreversible truth.
Rolland Avatar
February 27, 2024 at 3:09 PM
thanks Valsa, enjoyed your visit and comment, have a nice day
Situation Avatar
February 26, 2024 at 6:02 PM
Your Eternal Only one book can prove it.
Rolland Avatar
February 26, 2024 at 6:15 PM
thanks TS, so supportive
Bauer Avatar
February 26, 2024 at 12:56 PM
wonderful advice, poetically delivered! i enjoyed this very much, yann...
Rolland Avatar
February 26, 2024 at 6:18 PM
thanks ilene for your supportive comment, i appreciate because it is my life, fo a while
Empress Avatar
February 26, 2024 at 9:34 AM
Beautiful flow of such wise words, that hit the soul like an eye opener. So true, time is not eternal, nothing is, so we must learn to appreciate and do what we can right now when we can. Pleasure reading your work. Sending you light always
Rolland Avatar
February 26, 2024 at 6:19 PM
thanks IE, and yor advice, my life must change, and i really don't know what to do, thanks for being supportive
Buehler Avatar
February 26, 2024 at 7:20 AM
Yann, I much enjoyed this elegant poem and its wise message. So true. Time is short. Live life to the fullest.
Rolland Avatar
February 26, 2024 at 6:20 PM
Thanks Eveyn, you point out the essential word, Time is short for everyone, me , you, and others, thanks again for reading
Get a Premium Membership
Turn off ads, get more exposure for your poetry, and get more features with a Premium Membership.
Book: Diverse Voices: The Poetry of Human Rights and the Pursuit of Peace