Home » Poems » Yann Rolland » what do you do at night

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.

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

Joe Maverick

Date: 8/19/2025 10:29:00 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

Date: 8/18/2025 10:27:00 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

Date: 8/11/2025 1:03:00 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
Date: 8/12/2025 4:42:00 PM

thanks sara, your words are deep and touched me blessings

Kim Rodrigues

Date: 8/11/2025 7:22:00 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
Date: 8/12/2025 4:40:00 PM

great comment Kim, i am touched by your supportive words blessings

Sotto Poet

Date: 8/11/2025 2:53:00 AM

A splendid verse that sheds its glow on the quiet tasks of night. This delightful verse brought me joy, Yann.

Yann Rolland
Date: 8/12/2025 4:43:00 PM

thank you so much sotto poet, your comment means a lot blessings

Evelyn Judy Buehler

Date: 8/8/2025 8:26:00 PM

I enjoyed this charming poem, Yann. Thank you for sharing.

Yann Rolland
Date: 8/12/2025 4:41:00 PM

thanks evelyn, for supportive stopping by

Andrea Dietrich

Date: 8/7/2025 10:18:00 AM

you do everything that is forbidden. Great humor, Yann, and then think of virgin Mary!

Yann Rolland
Date: 8/7/2025 11:51:00 PM

have to be clever i guess, you made me smile, thanks wishes

Sotto Poet

Date: 8/7/2025 8:24:00 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
Date: 8/7/2025 11:52:00 PM

thank you so much Sotto, this is a comment that made my heart happy wishes

Anne-Lise Andresen

Date: 8/7/2025 7:20:00 AM

- A lovely poem, Yann :) - At night I sleep :) - hugs

Yann Rolland
Date: 8/7/2025 11:53:00 PM

thansk anne lise wishes

Victor Buhagiar

Date: 8/7/2025 5:48:00 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
Date: 8/7/2025 11:54:00 PM

thanks victor, repetitions create music, humbly necessary for poetry i think wishes

Akham Nilabirdhwaja Singh

Date: 8/6/2025 9:16:00 PM

How night can bring thoughts personal,historical and spiritual. Interesting !

Yann Rolland
Date: 8/7/2025 2:49:00 AM

smiles akham, it is insomnia, i can't sleep best wishes

Anne Winter

Date: 8/6/2025 2:36:00 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
Date: 8/7/2025 2:50:00 AM

o dear poet Anne, your comment is so nice and inspiring, thank you so much best wishes

Rowena Velasco

Date: 8/6/2025 12:23:00 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
Date: 8/7/2025 2:51:00 AM

thanks Rowena, for the "enticing" words, you perfectly describe the poem; this is so nice wishes

Mystic Rose Rose

Date: 8/5/2025 6:13:00 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
Date: 8/7/2025 2:53:00 AM

thanks rose,, these people are real and quite amazing, they inspire my lonely nights, enjoyed your words whishes

I Am Anaya

Date: 8/5/2025 5:13:00 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
Date: 8/7/2025 2:55:00 AM

thanks a lot Anaya, nights are not so easy, when getting old, your line made me smile, enjoyed best wishes