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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Dietrich Avatar
February 22, 2025 at 3:27 PM
Friends come and go. Treasure the good ones who remain.
Lever Avatar
November 25, 2023 at 3:37 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
Fowler Avatar
November 5, 2023 at 6:49 PM
Ingenious and imaginative Yann. Do you ever feel you are looking for friends in the wrong places? smiles, Linda :)
Rolland Avatar
November 8, 2023 at 10:56 PM
thanks linda, appreciate your warm comment have a sweet day
Fisher Avatar
November 5, 2023 at 5:10 PM
This is so interesting of a romp with friend possibilities. Quite the imaginative poem.
Rolland Avatar
November 8, 2023 at 10:57 PM
Thanks poet, enjoyed your support yann
Buehler Avatar
November 1, 2023 at 11:09 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.
Rolland Avatar
November 8, 2023 at 10:51 PM
thank you so much evelyn, for your support, your words are precious indeed
Rodrigues Avatar
November 1, 2023 at 6:06 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.”
Rolland Avatar
November 8, 2023 at 10:50 PM
Thank you so much Kim, for your support, Le petit Prince is the most inspiring book on earth take care
Empress Avatar
October 31, 2023 at 4:46 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
Rolland Avatar
October 31, 2023 at 2:24 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
Hind Avatar
October 30, 2023 at 8:27 PM
I wish that you find a cheerful face soon. :) Inpressive- two languages!
Rolland Avatar
October 31, 2023 at 2:21 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,
Baker Avatar
October 29, 2023 at 10:44 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
Rolland Avatar
October 30, 2023 at 8:11 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
Jones Avatar
October 29, 2023 at 6:09 PM
I don't know what happened to your friends. But I will be your friend, and I love French!
Rolland Avatar
October 30, 2023 at 8:12 PM
thanks a lot Karen, i appreciate your support and friendship
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