Yellow Moutains

In my back, yellow mountains, glittering with a thousand bursts,
Of course, the sun has its incandescent magic
God is phosphorescence; his knowledge blinds all dogs and cats,
May the night be divine, when I leave my kingdom,

Who are we? Camel companions, desert companions,
Companions of eagles with millenary greenhouses and pointed,
Lost companions, by the splendor of our cities,
Who are we? Companions of the blue Bedouins,

We know about what only silence teaches us
We know only what God wants to hide from us,
We are companions of camels in the desert,
Behind our backs, yellow mountains, sparkle with a thousand bursts.
Copyright © | Year Posted 2023

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Dietrich Avatar
August 12, 2025 at 5:11 PM
I have clicked now on 20 if your older poems. Can't find a one I have not commented to. Gosh, have I seen every single one? Anyway thanks so much for seeing my poetry
Ray Choudhury Avatar
April 29, 2023 at 6:21 PM
Congratulations on your honour of POTW. A wonderful mystic poem - with subtle imageries. Really enjoyed. BW ~ Mala
Rolland Avatar
May 3, 2023 at 4:28 AM
Thanks a lot Mala, I appreciate both reading and comment have a nice day
Anaya Avatar
April 24, 2023 at 1:39 PM
Congratulations on your POTW yann rolland ! Beautiful write-- Yellow Mountains, has been called the Seas of Cloud, mystical. They are the four natural wonders of China also called Huangshan.
Rolland Avatar
April 25, 2023 at 6:55 AM
Thanks you so much I Am Anaya, i didn't know about wonders of China, will "take a look on Google" have a nice day yann
Nicole Avatar
April 23, 2023 at 4:17 PM
Such vivid images you paint with your words. Spiritually speaking, we should always stay in His light. Congratulations Yann, on Poem of the Week. Many wonderful blessings to you. ~ Brandy
Rolland Avatar
April 23, 2023 at 11:05 PM
Thanks a lot Brandy, it is very supportive , have a nice day
Goldsmith Avatar
April 23, 2023 at 8:57 AM
Congratulations on your POTW win. A wonderful write. Have a blessed day writing away....................
Rolland Avatar
April 23, 2023 at 11:06 PM
Thanks Paula, it is a surprise you annonce to me , i will care have a nice day
Baker Avatar
April 23, 2023 at 8:06 AM
Congratulations on your fine POTW, Yann. The questions throughout give us much to comprehend. Bill
Rolland Avatar
April 23, 2023 at 11:07 PM
Thanks Bill for the compliment, it is supportive and "helpful" have a nice day
Fowler Avatar
April 23, 2023 at 6:48 AM
Love this imagery-filled write. Congratulations on POTW! :)
Rolland Avatar
April 23, 2023 at 11:12 PM
thanks linda, for the kind comment, and thanks a lot to poetry soup for the contest and nomination, have a sweet day
Kitchin Avatar
April 23, 2023 at 4:37 AM
Yann, a wonderful poem, congratulations on POTW!
Rolland Avatar
April 23, 2023 at 11:13 PM
thanks Tania, i am very surprised by POTW, i have to see about it have a sweet day
Hawkins Avatar
April 21, 2023 at 7:38 PM
WOW! Yann.Magnificent. Take care, Shirley
Rolland Avatar
April 23, 2023 at 11:14 PM
thanks Shirley, it is very supportive and kind
Wolf Avatar
April 20, 2023 at 6:50 PM
You first stanza is just laden with gorgeous imagery, yann. Really, really great verse. Thanks, gw
Rolland Avatar
April 21, 2023 at 7:26 PM
thanks gershon for the touching comment have a nice sunday
Rodrigues Avatar
April 20, 2023 at 7:20 AM
Beautiful just beautiful! A lovely scenery of colors! A fave!
Rolland Avatar
April 21, 2023 at 7:27 PM
thanks a lot kim
Mccann Avatar
April 20, 2023 at 1:32 AM
Really like the "camel companions," trudging along. Elizabeth
Rolland Avatar
April 21, 2023 at 7:27 PM
thanks elizabeth for the lovely comment
Buehler Avatar
April 19, 2023 at 9:07 PM
A terrific poem which captivates the senses! It's in my faves. :)
Rolland Avatar
April 21, 2023 at 7:28 PM
thanks a lot evelyn
Poet Avatar
April 19, 2023 at 7:34 PM
This is an absolutely magnificent poem, and the imagery you've used is quite soothing. Beautiful!
Rolland Avatar
April 21, 2023 at 7:28 PM
thanks alot sotto, very "comforting" comment have a nice day
Dietrich Avatar
April 18, 2023 at 12:57 PM
what an interesting poem and remarkable imagery!
Rolland Avatar
April 19, 2023 at 7:07 PM
Thanks a lot Andrea for the supportive comment
Rose  Avatar
April 18, 2023 at 1:52 AM
You just fired my imagination tenfold with this one Yann :)
Rolland Avatar
April 19, 2023 at 7:07 PM
Thanks a lot Rose,
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