Yann Rolland Poet Free verse

while walking

Small birds,
Protect us!
Psychopaths,
Neurotic princesses,
Bakers and pastry chefs,

Protect us,
Incomplete journalists,
Sociopaths,
French poets,

Small birds,
Protect us!
Wealthy fish merchants,
Vicious cashiers,
vanitous athletes,

Small birds,
Protect us!
Virile sanitation workers,
Small electricians
May your voices be raised
Higher than theirs.

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Joe Maverick January 25, 2026 at 8:28 AM Yes we are improved in our regard for Others in our-selves Yann and those We acknowledge gain as well, great One indeed.'

CayCay Godwin January 22, 2026 at 1:49 PM How different and entertaining. I enjoyed.

Paula Goldsmith January 22, 2026 at 8:19 AM Your "while walking" is a lovely write. I really enjoy reading. Have a lovely day writing away.............

Sotto Poet January 22, 2026 at 7:57 AM Dear Yann, significant metaphors that resonate deeply. Those final two lines are warm with a spirit of hope and uplift the heart, outstanding. Added to my fave.

sara Etgen-Baker January 19, 2026 at 10:27 PM powerful metaphors. The last two lines are inspirational. Excellent. Faving Yann Rolland January 21, 2026 at 2:50 PM thanks sara for the precious comment

Gershon Wolf January 19, 2026 at 7:30 PM Now I know who to call on for protection against 'vicious cashiers.' So many of them these days... Yann Rolland January 21, 2026 at 2:51 PM remember Gershon, while walking, enjoyed your "malicious" comment

Sotto Poet January 19, 2026 at 4:32 AM In the grand web of life, every bird, with its unique song and vibrant plumage, finds its rightful place within the delicate balance of our ecosystem. Such beauty unfolds, adorned with exquisite metaphors that dance like whispers of the soul! Yann Rolland January 21, 2026 at 2:51 PM wonderful and supportive comment, thank you so much

Sara Kendrick January 18, 2026 at 7:46 AM Yes, birds of all kinds have their place in the ecosystem. I enjoy seeing them and we are all blessed with their presence even if we don't deserve it. Thank you for sharing this one with us. Sara K Yann Rolland January 21, 2026 at 2:52 PM there are the first in place, when i wake up and walk through my city, thanks for commenting nicely

Joseph May January 17, 2026 at 6:30 PM Though fragile, they keep the ecology balanced Yann Rolland January 21, 2026 at 2:54 PM yes indeed they are precious in collaboration with insects, thanks for reading

Andrea Dietrich January 17, 2026 at 6:13 PM Haha protect us from French poets and bakers. Those examples were a hoot! Andrea Dietrich January 22, 2026 at 10:27 AM It is a good expression where I am from. Yann Rolland January 21, 2026 at 2:54 PM thank you andrea, i learnt a new word ( hoot)

Kim Rodrigues January 17, 2026 at 11:33 AM When the birds hung out in the cities during the pandemic it wasn’t cuckoo like today! Yann Rolland January 21, 2026 at 2:55 PM thanks kim, for the nice comment, i love cuckoo too

Paige Hind January 16, 2026 at 11:57 PM Aw, this is very pretty!! Yann Rolland January 21, 2026 at 2:55 PM thanks paige, enjoyed your comment