Yann Rolland Poet Free verse

what do you do at night

What do you do at night?
I think of Marie Antoinette,
I think of Gaëlle Catherine,
to Bernadette de Soubiroux,
But also to the Virgin Mary,

What do you do at night?
I think of Montreal,
I think of Manhattan,
I think of California,
But also to the Virgin Mary,

What do you do at night?
I wash my dishes,
I eat my cheese,
I think of the nectarines,
But also to the Virgin Mary,

What do you do at night?
Everything that is forbidden,
I think of Marie Antoinette,
I think of Gaëlle Catherine,
But also to the Virgin Mary.

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Joe Maverick August 19, 2025 at 10:29 PM A thought analyser of a poem Yann, we can do Much physically by day.' Yet maybe at night we Should try to prepare? Do simething in a more Positive way? Well put poem.'

Valsa George August 18, 2025 at 10:27 PM As we go to sleep, a number of thoughts come crowding to our mind, mostly worldly things. But like you, I too think of Mother Mary as a hold a rosary and say Hail Mary till I fall asleep. I am not sure, if I focus my mind fully in it. But I continue doing it as a practice. Well done, dear Yaan.

Sara Kendrick August 11, 2025 at 1:03 PM I sleep mostly and when not sleeping try to go to sleep. LOL..I do have a lot of thoughts during those wake times. Maybe I need to think more about Jesus and it would sooth my mind and emotions. Sara K Yann Rolland August 12, 2025 at 4:42 PM thanks sara, your words are deep and touched me blessings

Kim Rodrigues August 11, 2025 at 7:22 AM You allow us to ponder each verse, developing our own thoughts. … I think of the nectarines, But also to the Virgin Mary. There is indeed an angst between our carnal & spiritual thoughts. You never disappoint. Yann Rolland August 12, 2025 at 4:40 PM great comment Kim, i am touched by your supportive words blessings

Sotto Poet August 11, 2025 at 2:53 AM A splendid verse that sheds its glow on the quiet tasks of night. This delightful verse brought me joy, Yann. Yann Rolland August 12, 2025 at 4:43 PM thank you so much sotto poet, your comment means a lot blessings

Evelyn Judy Buehler August 8, 2025 at 8:26 PM I enjoyed this charming poem, Yann. Thank you for sharing. Yann Rolland August 12, 2025 at 4:41 PM thanks evelyn, for supportive stopping by

Andrea Dietrich August 7, 2025 at 10:18 AM you do everything that is forbidden. Great humor, Yann, and then think of virgin Mary! Yann Rolland August 7, 2025 at 11:51 PM have to be clever i guess, you made me smile, thanks wishes

Sotto Poet August 7, 2025 at 8:24 AM A lovely poem that makes excellent use of refrains, really charming and whimsical look into dreams. The softness of the words is like an afternoon cool breeze, Yann Rolland August 7, 2025 at 11:52 PM thank you so much Sotto, this is a comment that made my heart happy wishes

Anne-Lise Andresen August 7, 2025 at 7:20 AM - A lovely poem, Yann :) - At night I sleep :) - hugs Yann Rolland August 7, 2025 at 11:53 PM thansk anne lise wishes

Victor Buhagiar August 7, 2025 at 5:48 AM A beautiful poem with great repetitions. Thank you for mentioning our Lady, whom I respect very much. My dreams are often macabre though. Yann Rolland August 7, 2025 at 11:54 PM thanks victor, repetitions create music, humbly necessary for poetry i think wishes

Akham Nilabirdhwaja Singh August 6, 2025 at 9:16 PM How night can bring thoughts personal,historical and spiritual. Interesting ! Yann Rolland August 7, 2025 at 2:49 AM smiles akham, it is insomnia, i can't sleep best wishes

Anne Winter August 6, 2025 at 2:36 AM Dear Yann, your poem is such a delightful and whimsical exploration of nighttime thoughts! Your words are like a gentle breeze on a summer night, and I'm so grateful to have experienced this poem. Best, Anne Yann Rolland August 7, 2025 at 2:50 AM o dear poet Anne, your comment is so nice and inspiring, thank you so much best wishes

Rowena Velasco August 6, 2025 at 12:23 AM There’s something haunting and oddly charming about this repetition—it lingers like a quiet prayer or confession in the dark. I really felt the strange balance between the mundane and the divine. Nicely done! Yann Rolland August 7, 2025 at 2:51 AM thanks Rowena, for the "enticing" words, you perfectly describe the poem; this is so nice wishes

Mystic Rose Rose August 5, 2025 at 6:13 PM Mother Mary she's my fav dear poet, and you listed some very amazing people here, thanks for the poem, we can find joy even in the simple things in life, even washing dishes, thanks for the poem today :) Yann Rolland August 7, 2025 at 2:53 AM thanks rose,, these people are real and quite amazing, they inspire my lonely nights, enjoyed your words whishes

I Am Anaya August 5, 2025 at 5:13 PM Your interest is varied dear poet, it's nice thoughts of martyrs and the infamous! I'm all over the place at night, primping and planning in my head, I like to stay steps ahead, lol! Good night dear Yann Yann Rolland August 7, 2025 at 2:55 AM thanks a lot Anaya, nights are not so easy, when getting old, your line made me smile, enjoyed best wishes

Bill Baker August 5, 2025 at 4:26 PM The spirit is still with you Yann, are you wouldn't be thinking about the Virgin Mary. :-) Nice poetry, my friend. A poet friend in Texas, Bill Yann Rolland August 7, 2025 at 2:56 AM thanks bill, spirit is important for the poet, thanks for the warm words wishes

sara Etgen-Baker August 5, 2025 at 4:21 PM what do I do at night? eat, sleep, write poetry...repeat :-) Enjoyed your clever write, have a splendid evening, Sara Yann Rolland August 7, 2025 at 2:56 AM thanks a lot sara for the compliment, touched me best wishes