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what are the stars for

Since everything makes sense, I think, What are the stars for? It’s up to us to observe them, To imagine why they shine, Are they there, to make us dream? To make us think, or write For us to measure distances Which separates us from galaxies? What are the stars for? Their light does not come from the sun, So there are other Christmas trees Far from our beloved planet, What are the stars for? They shine on the American flag, They shine in the eyes of young girls, So we must love all these stars Like our loved sisters. Puisque tout a un sens, je crois, À quoi servent les étoiles ? À nous, de les observer, D’imaginer pourquoi elles brillent, Sont-elles là, pour nous faire rêver, Pour nous faire réfléchir, ou écrire Pour que nous mesurions les distances Qui nous séparent des galaxies ? À quoi servent les étoiles ? Leur lumière ne vient pas du soleil, Il y a donc d’autres sapins de Noël Loin de notre terre chérie, À quoi servent les étoiles ? Elles brillent sur le drapeau américain, Elles brillent dans les yeux des jeunes filles, Nous devons donc aimer toutes ces étoiles Comme nos sœurs.

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Date: 12/12/2023 1:31:00 AM
Bonjour Yann. Wonderful poem. The stars are up there and they make us to think when we really look at them. We must love them as our sisters...You are right! Have a nice week!
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Yann Rolland
Date: 12/12/2023 6:49:00 AM
thank you so much maria for the kind words, and houghtful comment, yes we think when looking the stars have a sweet day
Date: 12/8/2023 3:13:00 PM
A very beautiful portrayal of stars! Enjoyed!
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Yann Rolland
Date: 12/12/2023 6:50:00 AM
thanks a lot paige, for stopping by, leaving a kind comment, appreciated
Date: 12/7/2023 5:15:00 PM
thanks evelyn, for encouraging me , enjoyed your comment
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Date: 12/7/2023 4:49:00 PM
Very beautiful, Yann. This is a fave for me. :)
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Yann Rolland
Date: 12/7/2023 5:16:00 PM
thanks evelyn, for encouraging me , enjoyed your comment
Date: 12/7/2023 2:37:00 PM
We need to love the man made stars and mostly the heavenly stitched ones too, I really enjoyed your ethereal poem dear Yann, faving you
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Yann Rolland
Date: 12/7/2023 5:17:00 PM
thanks Rose, for supporting my poem, always appreciated words, stars are part of us, i guess yann
Date: 12/7/2023 12:58:00 PM
Such a lovely poem Yann. I especially love the line,’ Are they there, to make us dream?’ The night sky is stunning especially when full of glowing stars. Really enjoyed the poem. Thank you for sharing. Blessings to you. :)
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Yann Rolland
Date: 12/7/2023 5:19:00 PM
stars are made for poets too, and mankind can dream, thanks Christina for the kind appreciation and sincere comment, enjoyed yann
Date: 12/7/2023 10:47:00 AM
So charming.
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Yann Rolland
Date: 12/7/2023 5:19:00 PM
thanks Andrea,for stopping by have a sweet day
Date: 12/7/2023 8:56:00 AM
How sparkling and deeply touching is this ethereal and meaningful write. I absolutely love the flow and the depth of this write. Always a pleasure reading your work: sending you light
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Yann Rolland
Date: 12/7/2023 5:21:00 PM
Thanks a lot IE, your comment meant a lot for me, great help and appreciation, have a sweet day,
Date: 12/7/2023 5:16:00 AM
Stars are often our path to find our way. Love them.
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Yann Rolland
Date: 12/7/2023 5:22:00 PM
what a lovely comment, such a deep comment to think about, will remember have a sweet day
Date: 12/6/2023 7:05:00 PM
A wonderful poem filled with questions to ponder. A marvelous write, my friend.
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Yann Rolland
Date: 12/6/2023 10:00:00 PM
thanks Jerry for the supporting and kind comment, enjoyed yann
Date: 12/6/2023 4:08:00 PM
such beautiful 'wanderings,' Yann. I believe the stars are there for inspiration, to remind us of the bigness of the universe. I'd like to think their light and vibes rain down upon us...just me. Have to fave this one. Have a splendid evening, Sara
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Yann Rolland
Date: 12/6/2023 10:02:00 PM
thanks a lot Sara for the supporting comment, i guess stars are made for mankind to dreaming and next we dont know now, nobody knows have a nice day
Date: 12/6/2023 2:56:00 PM
Yann, this is so beautifully done. Am so grateful to you, it is in French as well . Thank you. I do not know French but love the songs by Piaf and Aznavour. I had close friends in San Francisco , all from France. Merci Yann! Pangiexxxx
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Panagiota Romios
Date: 12/6/2023 10:33:00 PM
Greek origin! Piafs voice was once in a lifetime. The song I liked was Non, ne Je Ne Regrette Rien!! I know the translation. She sings w choirith such piwer… I read translation, and it sounds like my life in the song. Pangie,
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Yann Rolland
Date: 12/6/2023 10:05:00 PM
thanks a lot Panagiota (italian name ?) for supporting myt peom, kindly, Piaf is one my favorite songer in the world, because her voice made me thrill anytime, Sant Francisco is a wonderful city, yann
Date: 12/6/2023 11:48:00 AM
Stars are for inspiration... and many a poet has been inspired by them, as have lovers... nice poem my friend..
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Yann Rolland
Date: 12/6/2023 10:06:00 PM
delicious message SO, thanks for recalling the lovers, they are so inspiring, thanks for your support
Date: 12/6/2023 9:21:00 AM
Interesting insight into how you think yann... The first line makes it for me, because I believe that nothing makes sense. That's why I love that you add "I think" to the idea that everything makes sense; that means that you are thinking. I'm babbling at this point in my comment, and so why not try to link Descartes' "Je pense donc que je suis" into the mix lol. I like the way you think yann. Thanks
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Yann Rolland
Date: 12/6/2023 10:08:00 PM
thanks jeff for the uplifting comment, i am a poor thinker (penseur je préfère), appreciate your thoughtful comment, just inspiring yann
Date: 12/6/2023 4:27:00 AM
God had a purpose for them just like He has a purpose for each of us. Thanks for sharing your pondering with us and for dropping by my page. Sara K
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Yann Rolland
Date: 12/6/2023 10:09:00 PM
thanks Sara, i guess everythink has sense, even stars, may be we will know some day have a wonderful day

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