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BouquetParlez-vous Français?
No, but I wish I did
Then it would be much easier
If ever we did live
In Annecy or perhaps Provence
Or somewhere in the Alps of France
I'd love you often, all day long
Serenade you...
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Categories:
paris, french, i love you,
Form: Rhyme
WINTER IN PARISWINTER IN PARIS
It’s winter in Paris and the streetlamps are alight
Couples walk along the Champs Elysee every night
They wander in and out of the cafes here and there
They have a cappuccino and they drink it...
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Categories:
paris, appreciation, emotions, happy, holiday,
Form: Rhyme
Christmas in Paris with Gentle Snow FallingChristmas in Paris with gentle snow falling
Listening to the bells of Notre Dame calling
The faithful from their frantic shopping spree,
A sleigh ride through the Tuileries, you and me
In the shadow of the Louvre bringing art...
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Categories:
christmas, paris, places, winter,
Form: Rhyme
Paris at ChristmasParis at Christmas
city of lights for a week
streets decorated
Eiffel Tower lit
like a Christmas tree aglow
tourists staring up
shoppers bustling crowds
bells ring; children caroling
joy is everywhere
rosy-cheeked Santas
wrapping presents with ribbon
in department stores
light sprinkle of snow
sleigh...
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Categories:
christmas, paris,
Form: Senryu
The Eiffel's All Seeing EyesParis is the city of romance
encaptures love lost couples so dear
experiencing an atmosphere of love
reveals their innermost feelings so clear
There at the heart of Paris
the Eiffel tower stands on high
looks down with its piercing eyes
sees...
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Categories:
love, metaphor, paris, romance,
Form: Rhyme
Paris Down UnderParis Down Under
I heard the thunder
all the kangaroos hid
children screamed in fear
the witch, her brew asunder
I calmed the innocent
peace is within my sphere
I danced with a Wolfe
Birds took a glance at philosophy
A druid mumbles
give peace...
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Categories:
africa, analogy, halloween, paris,
Form: Free verse
Touch the CrossDo not be stress
God will provide a way
When you touch the cross
Money is coming your way.
When God is on your side
You will never be a loser.
With a positive mindset on the inside
You will always...
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Categories:
paris, bible, christian, christmas, eulogy,
Form: Sonnet
Reve ParisienneWalking in the back streets of Paris
On a warm balmy evening
Talking with a friend enjoying
The night and watching
As the people went on their way
Unhurriedly ,also enjoying the day.
The pace was slow
Sun a fading...
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Categories:
city, dream, inspirational, paris,
Form: Narrative
You and ParisOnce in a while I'll hear a voice or see a smile,
A glimpse of hand will brush aside a strand of hair,
And for just a moment I'll be there
With you again in Paris.
The midnight walks...
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Categories:
love, memory, paris, youth,
Form: Rhyme
Spring BreakParis welcomes all for Spring Break
Yet some find they made a mistake
For April Showers
Are great for flowers
But never will quench an hard ache...
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Categories:
humor, paris, word play,
Form: Limerick
SKELETON OF PARISTO PRESERVE YOUR HEALTH
YOU MUST RESERVE YOUR DATE AND TIME
TO ENTER THE EMPIRE OF DEATH
“Arrête, c'est ici l'empire de la mort!"
Sign in Paris Catacombs
SKELETON OF PARIS
i...
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Categories:
death, paris,
Form: Free verse
Paul Valery translation of The Graveyard by the SeaThis is my modern English translation of Paul Valéry's poem “Le cimetière marin” (“The graveyard by the sea”). Valéry was buried in the seaside cemetery evoked in his best-known poem. From the vantage of the...
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Categories:
paris, death, french, grave, obituary,
Form: Free verse
The Unknown Woman of the SeineShe.
Serenity’s relief adheres to alabaster sleep from the rivers own pale fruit.
There is majesty in the tides annihilation that polishes cheek and lip.
A smile as slight as sanctity anoints reflections saturated, ineffable.
Not even...
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Categories:
paris, death, history, loss, love,
Form: Free verse
Along the SeineAlong the Seine the artists paint
Scenes of a picturesque Paris,
While tourists stroll admiring
Flowers growing on an upper terrace.
The bridges along the river's course
Remember many a lover's sigh,
So, too, a boatman rowing slowly
Hoping to catch a...
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Categories:
art, boat, paris, river,
Form: Rhyme
The Last Time I Saw ParisThe last time I saw Paris snow was gently falling,
It was, as I recall, toward the end of December.
Christmas shoppers to families excitedly calling,
The last time I saw Paris snow was gently falling,
Seemed like every...
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Categories:
christmas, december, fun, paris,
Form: Rhyme
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