writing poetry is my mistake

Sometimes writing poetry is my mistake,
Better to embark on a large cargo ship,
Which will take you to Tahiti or Honolulu,
Better give candy to a blue-eyed schoolgirl,

Sometimes writing poetry is my mistake,
Better to cook a chicken with lime,
Better to read the confessions of Saint Augustine
Or spend the afternoon at the movies with people,

Sometimes writing poetry is a strange mistake,
Especially never think that we have talent, genius,
Better to visit Lisbon or Patagonia,
Listen to fado with the Big Dipper.





Parfois, écrire de la poésie est une erreur,
Mieux vaut embarquer sur un grand cargo,
Qui vous conduira jusqu’à Tahiti ou Honolulu,
Mieux vaut offrir des bonbons à une écolière aux yeux bleus,

Parfois écrire de la poésie est une erreur,
Mieux vaut cuisiner un poulet au citron vert,
Mieux vaut lire les confessions de Saint Augustin
Ou passer son après-midi au cinéma avec des gens,

Parfois écrire de la poésie est une erreur bizarre,,
Surtout ne jamais penser que l’on a du talent, du génie,
Mieux vaut visiter Lisbonne ou la Patagonie,
Écouter du fado en compagnie de la Grande Ourse.
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Rodrigues Avatar
November 20, 2025 at 3:29 AM
No mistake. Shake that pen, Monsieur Rolland! We go on grand ventures with you. Still all the great adventures are laid out before your eyes!
Dietrich Avatar
March 11, 2025 at 10:56 PM
Love the whimsy of this.
Hind Avatar
July 21, 2024 at 11:48 AM
This is very abstract but meaningful. Enjoyed reading-
Kendrick Avatar
May 17, 2024 at 2:15 PM
I think your works are very interesting and I am glad that you do share your lines with us. Thanks for visiting my pages. Sara K
Rolland Avatar
May 18, 2024 at 12:02 AM
thank you so much, for the kind compliment, i think you deserve the same por your poetry and work, have a sweet week end Sara
Vaso Avatar
May 14, 2024 at 12:46 AM
Your mistake would be to stop writing, you are of my fav poets here.
Rolland Avatar
May 14, 2024 at 11:19 PM
thank you very much, Arthur for the compliment, i will keep on,
One Avatar
May 12, 2024 at 5:36 AM
Yet without poetry where would we be...Nicely done Yann
Rolland Avatar
May 14, 2024 at 11:20 PM
i agree totally, i add " where the mankind would be ?" thanks a lot SO
Nicholsen Avatar
May 11, 2024 at 7:07 AM
Sending compassion and support
Rolland Avatar
May 11, 2024 at 11:48 PM
thank you so much
Empress Avatar
May 11, 2024 at 2:30 AM
Dear yann, sometimes so many question why i write, what do i get from writing poetry, but it is a form of catharsis for me, and for you too, i understand though sometimes we feel like we take too much time writing. Whenever i travel and cant write i feel like i tend to get more anxious, so i always try and write. Pleasure reading this, sending you light
Rolland Avatar
May 11, 2024 at 11:52 PM
Thank a lot Ie, your words touched me, i wouldn't write poetry, if have no experience of travelling around, what is poetry without expericences ? sometimes and very often, i need to breath and walk, more than writing, this is important for me, " de ne pas mettre la charrue avant les boeufs", your comment was ansolute happiness, thanks yann
Buehler Avatar
May 10, 2024 at 10:11 PM
This is a well composed, interesting poem, Yann. I think your poetry is wonderful. I always enjoy it. :)
Rolland Avatar
May 11, 2024 at 11:54 PM
thanks a lot evelyn, for supporting my work, and reading me
George Avatar
May 10, 2024 at 9:48 PM
Sometimes I too feel the same.... but not always. When I have too many responsibilities to cater to, I wonder if spending so much of time on poetry is excusable. I prefer to focus more on my garden. But then I miss poetry. So I am in a dilemma.
Rolland Avatar
May 11, 2024 at 11:57 PM
please Valsa, don't hesitate, i feel the same, but when i d'ont write, something miss me too
Rolland Avatar
May 11, 2024 at 11:55 PM
thanks Valsa, you are such a good poet, please don't stop, me i Could live without poetry, i am a lazy writer, i jist enjoy poetry as a hobby
Bauer Avatar
May 10, 2024 at 9:52 AM
It may indeed be better to do all those things, Yann, but I’m sure I’m not alone in enjoying your “mistake” and I’m pretty sure you enjoy the writing as well…
Rolland Avatar
May 12, 2024 at 1:05 AM
but i love really poetry too, it is a cruel dilemna
Babbit Avatar
May 10, 2024 at 7:28 AM
There is some inner drive that compels us to write and although some of our poetry is lacking inspiration or points, there are those that reveal us to the world and ourselves. Never a mistake, just a path gone wrong on occasion. Enjoyed your view.
Rolland Avatar
May 12, 2024 at 1:06 AM
thanks Dm, never a mistake you are right i guess, thanks for visiting
Buhagiar Avatar
May 10, 2024 at 2:25 AM
My daughter insists I write poetry for fear of dementia which seems to run in my family. WHAT I HATE MOST IS THAT FEW RESPOND. Because of that in a fit of depression, I deleted my site twice. This is my third attempt.
Rolland Avatar
May 10, 2024 at 5:25 AM
Thanks poet for the feed back, i think your daughter is right, writing poetry is good for the mood, ( i don't really know abour dementia, that is scary) when i feel depressed, all i can do is walking in nature r think of good people, i hope you will keep on writing excellent poetry, thanks again, for stopping by
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