Sorbonne Poems - Poems about Sorbonne

...We’re in Paris, staying with my Grandmère (Grandmother) for a few days around Mother’s day. Peter (my bf) is getting to know my Grandmère. They’ve started to relax and enjoy each other. This time, w......

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...We had breakfast on the Champs-Élysées this morning at Café Joyeux. Their croquet monsieur (a breakfast sandwich) was to die for - one bite can cure a hangover. They also serve a deep, rich Yirgachef......

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...IF EVER I HAD A COUNTRY : LXXIV IF ever I had a country proud of its sacred Soul Patrie And if ever by a long shot I was nominated - not spuriously elected - Chef Ministre d'Etat Ple......

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...The reading of Villon poems at West Berlin’s Free University, Winter Semester 1957-58 for Fleur Adcock (b. February 10, 1934) The hall was packed full, and the audie......

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...Nothing to hide*, Translation of a poem: “A coeur ouvert” by (René) Etiemble For Jeannine (Later in life, Etiemble suppressed his first name, ostensibly on account of the accented “é” endin......

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...Back Door Side Door Front Door : Which door might a Confucian take ..................for René ETIEMBLE (Jan. 26, 1909 – Jan. 7, 2002)* In homage - dedicated to the Chair Professor of Compar......

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...for René Passeron* You may not grow old too soon if Things you have known will come back to you again No revision nor recall need put them back in place Time was wh......

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