Who would you like to have lunch with

Who would you like to have lunch with?
With Mylène Farmer, I think,
Love is important,
But less than a beautiful rondeau,
Who would you like to have lunch with?

You have to sleep alone at night 
Or drink a good whiskey,
Should you think about friends?

With Mylène Farmer, I think,
Or this cousin Catherine, 
His voice is a touching sapphire,
Love is important,
But less than a beautiful rondeau.  



Avec qui aimeriez vous déjeuner ?
Avec Mylène Farmer, je crois,
C’est important l’amour,
Mais moins qu’un beau rondeau,
Avec qui aimeriez vous déjeuner ?

Faut il dormir  seul la nuit 
Ou boire un bon whisky,
Faut il penser à ses amis ?

Avec Mylène Farmer, je crois,
Ou cette cousine Catherine, 
Sa voix est un touchant saphir,
C’est important l’amour,
Mais moins qu’un beau rondeau.
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Etgen-Baker Avatar
July 31, 2026 at 3:24 PM
great use of the rondeau form. yes, always great to have lunch with a loved one.
Goldsmith Avatar
July 26, 2026 at 9:25 AM
What a wonderful write/read/question. A group of Soup writers for lunch would be great. Have a Blessed Day Writing Away.................
Poet Avatar
July 25, 2026 at 8:48 AM
The joy of sharing a meal with a loved one knows no limit. Dear Yann, such a lovely poem.
Buhagiar Avatar
July 24, 2026 at 2:21 AM
Darn. Already read.
Rolland Avatar
July 24, 2026 at 3:40 PM
so thanks again, poet Victor
Wolf Avatar
July 16, 2026 at 8:02 PM
I think I'd like to have lunch with you, Yann. Have 'your people' call 'my people.'
Rolland Avatar
July 24, 2026 at 3:42 PM
thanks Gershon, would take a plane for Manhattan or somewhere, your comment is very touching an d a clever one,
George Avatar
July 16, 2026 at 4:12 AM
Having lunch with someone we really love is always a pleasure. The rondeau is equally important. Beautiful poem dear Yaan
Rolland Avatar
July 24, 2026 at 4:16 PM
thanks poet Valsa, always enjoy reading nice comments wishes
Andresen Avatar
July 16, 2026 at 12:12 AM
- I'm having lunch with good friends, Yann :) - A beautiful poem :) - hugs
Rolland Avatar
July 24, 2026 at 4:17 PM
thank you so much, poet anne lise, friends are so important for a good lunch wishes
Anaya Avatar
July 15, 2026 at 10:51 PM
What a wonderful question, yann. We must choose carefully. Brilliant
Onclaud Avatar
July 15, 2026 at 5:30 PM
i enjoyed the fanciful, winsome mood of this piece...you charm with your words!
Buhagiar Avatar
July 15, 2026 at 1:47 AM
Perfect rondeau. Loved the French version too. Pleasure reading.
Sharma  Avatar
July 14, 2026 at 11:57 PM
Oh wow, what a beautiful Rondeau indeed! What an interesting form indeed..and you've executed this so impeccably.. I loved that line "his voice is a touching sapphire" ahhh breathes elegance in a very celestial way! Pleasure reading this, Yann.. sending you light and best wishes always
Dietrich Avatar
July 14, 2026 at 3:03 PM
Indeed. The rondeau is so beautiful
Rodrigues Avatar
July 14, 2026 at 11:02 AM
Always a pleasure to read! Looked up Mylène Farmer reference.
Daniels Avatar
July 14, 2026 at 10:02 AM
Aah, right ! Rondeau’s are sometimes more important than Love ~ from a perspective, Yann. I liked this line : “ His voice is a touching sapphire,”. ThkU for sharing > I enjoyed. Sending blessings to you., Ghairo.
Kendrick Avatar
July 14, 2026 at 9:48 AM
I think you must like this singer/songwriter? I like your work. Way to go. Sara K.
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