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What Happened To My Friends

I have no friends left, In this town, Will you be my friend? You, the little Prince Living On the planet B 612? Will you be my friend? The robin Gracefully singing When I Walk? I have no friend, Will you be my friend? You, the engineer In your lighted office Located In Duchess Anne Street? I have no friend In this town, You, will you be my friend, You, the creeping ivy The higher you climb. Will you be my friend? You, the schoolboy That carries in your binder, Books of poetry More learned than me? I have no friend, You, do you want my friendship, You Jessica Pegula, you, Coco Goff, You, Karolina Muchova, players Who Win tennis tournaments Playing All over the world? I have no more friends, In this town, you Will you be my friend? You, the rum baba, Tasting more delicious than angel liquor? Will you be my friend? You, the humble cowboy, Gary Cooper, who does justice, When the train, yes the train, Whistle it three times? I have no friend, In this town, But elsewhere may be, I’ve had so many; I’ve had so many, maybe They’ll miss me tomorrow What happened to my friends? Je n’ai plus d’amis, Dans cette ville, Toi, veux-tu être mon ami ? Toi, le petit Prince Sur ta planète B 612 ? Toi, veux-tu être mon ami ? Le rouge-gorge Qui chante gracieusement Sur mon passage ? Je n’ai pas d’ami, Toi, veux-tu être mon ami ? Toi, l’ingénieur Dans ton bureau éclairé De la rue Duchesse Anne ? Je n’ai pas d’ami Dans cette ville, Toi, veux-tu être mon ami, Toi, le lierre rampant Plus haut tu grimperas. Veux-tu être mon ami, Toi, le collégien Qui porte dans ton cartable, Des livres de poésie Plus savant que moi ? Je n’ai pas d’ami, Toi, veux-tu mon amitié, Toi Jessica Pegula, toi, Coco Goff, Toi, Karolina Muchova, joueuses Qui Gagnez des tournois de tennis Aux quatre coins du monde ? Je n’ai plus d’ami, Dans cette ville, toi, Veux-tu être mon ami, Toi, le baba au rhum, Plus délicieux que la liqueur des anges ? Veux-tu être mon ami, Toi, l’humble cowboy, Gary Cooper, qui rend justice, Quand le train, oui le train, Siffle trois fois ? Je n’ai pas d’ami, Dans cette ville, Mais ailleurs peut être, J’en ai eu tant, j’en ai tant, peut être Que je leur manquerai demain. Que sont mes amis devenus ?

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Date: 11/25/2023 3:37:00 PM
A very poignant poem. I love the gary cooper and train sentence, he received justice when it whistled 3 times, was that the high noon movie? Very clever poem. I am 72 and wonder sometimes where are all my friends that used to be, and can relate to the robin who is gracefully singing when you walk, i too have wondered this when i have felt lonely and walked in the countryside. A clever and poignant poem, thank you. xxjanine
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Date: 11/5/2023 6:49:00 PM
Ingenious and imaginative Yann. Do you ever feel you are looking for friends in the wrong places? smiles, Linda :)
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Yann Rolland
Date: 11/8/2023 10:56:00 PM
thanks linda, appreciate your warm comment have a sweet day
Date: 11/5/2023 5:10:00 PM
This is so interesting of a romp with friend possibilities. Quite the imaginative poem.
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Yann Rolland
Date: 11/8/2023 10:57:00 PM
Thanks poet, enjoyed your support yann
Date: 11/1/2023 11:09:00 PM
I love this touching, eloquent presentation, Yann. One who truly desires to be a friend, eventually will be one. Thanks for sharing this poetic jewel.
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Yann Rolland
Date: 11/8/2023 10:51:00 PM
thank you so much evelyn, for your support, your words are precious indeed
Date: 11/1/2023 6:06:00 PM
Love the inclusion of “ Toi, le petit Prince Sur ta planète B 612.” I read the book many years ago. It starts you off well as you look for friendship amidst movies, tennis players and “la liqeuer des anges.”
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Yann Rolland
Date: 11/8/2023 10:50:00 PM
Thank you so much Kim, for your support, Le petit Prince is the most inspiring book on earth take care
Date: 10/31/2023 4:46:00 AM
A very heartfelt poem this is, very well written and expressed. I often feel this way too but then i realize true friends may not always be in touch everyday but when we do we feel the same as the last time we spoke, i have a very small circle because friends often always disappoint me. In various ways, however, as your poetic friend, i am here to always read and share my light with you too cosmically! Sending you light today and always
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Yann Rolland
Date: 10/31/2023 2:24:00 PM
i am so grateful IE, for the encouraging words, i love and care about light between people and friends, it is essential for the world, your message is a brilliant jewel for everyone who doubt , have a great day
Date: 10/30/2023 8:27:00 PM
I wish that you find a cheerful face soon. :) Inpressive- two languages!
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Yann Rolland
Date: 10/31/2023 2:21:00 PM
thank you so much Paige, for encouraging me, i guess there is more "music" in french, the first draft, but i enjoy both languages,
Date: 10/30/2023 5:02:00 AM
a splendid write/translation. Something sad and evocative about losing friends...from the small birds we watch to the actors we see. The feeling of losing even online 'friends' can leave us feeling empty. Nicely done, Yann, Sara
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Yann Rolland
Date: 10/30/2023 8:10:00 PM
thanks a lot Sara, time hurts everyone, and even friends, we think differently, and they feel it, c'est la vie, thanks for yout precious comment
Date: 10/29/2023 10:44:00 PM
Still here, Yann. You're amazing, writing in English and French. Sometimes I feel the same way. Where have all my friends gone to. Have a great week! A poet friend in Texas, Bill
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Yann Rolland
Date: 10/30/2023 8:11:00 PM
Thnaks a lot Bill, perhaps it is our fault, we don't need them so much ( the friends), and we let them go, thanks for your friendhip and precious comment have a sweet day
Date: 10/29/2023 6:09:00 PM
I don't know what happened to your friends. But I will be your friend, and I love French!
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Yann Rolland
Date: 10/30/2023 8:12:00 PM
thanks a lot Karen, i appreciate your support and friendship

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