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2islander2
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0 posted 2011-09-05 02:11 PM



What I love above all, it is the
skyline which extends beyond trees
and seizes the squirrels marvelously,
the gold of the lake, the metallurgical
foundry where trees shape as
workers, delicate sweat of lampposts,
everything is just like the impatience,
silversmiths caress the gaping flowers,
” Where are you Jenny? ” I am
in your lap, the arithmetic is of no use,
New Yorkers run in all directions,
pressed as hamburgers to be sold
in a shop window, they are the
most beautiful, the richest, the simplest
the most clever if Central Park,
if central Park listen to their sorrows.

© Copyright 2011 yann rolland - All Rights Reserved
Alison
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1 posted 2011-09-05 02:17 PM


This is it.  You nailed it, yann.  When I have been to Central Park I have felt this, but never knew how to express feelings with words.  Thank you.

Alison

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2 posted 2011-09-05 03:27 PM


I lived in New York for a few years, yann. Central Park only listens to Central Park. It is such a nice place, beauty-wise, to be so ugly reality-wise, especially at night. I assume it is still that way, it has been many years since I've been there, but some things never change.

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3 posted 2011-09-05 05:19 PM


New Yorkers run in all directions,
pressed as hamburgers to be sold
in a shop window

I love this description... and the poem!

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4 posted 2011-09-06 05:06 AM


quote:
everything is just like the impatience,
silversmiths caress the gaping flowers,



Incredible imagery! Your vision of the Central Park is extremely captivating, dear Yann.

Your secret lies in the ability to merge with your subjects till you see with "their" eyes. Fantastic!

Love,
M

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5 posted 2011-09-06 07:05 AM


thanks a lot alison, these are very supportive words and beautiful comment, I loved it

yann

2islander2
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6 posted 2011-09-06 07:08 AM


thanks a lot Jerry, I confess that is is an unique and magical place, I don't want to generalize my opinion about new yorkers neither you, it is a poetical work above all and the truth is nowhere, thanks for the supportive comment,


yann

2islander2
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7 posted 2011-09-06 07:09 AM


thanks suthern for the precious comment and reading,loved it

yann


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8 posted 2011-09-06 07:11 AM


thanks a lot margherita for reading, commenting and very beautiful words that you share,  let sometimes the muse decide for us, I feel that sometimes,


yann

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9 posted 2011-09-06 11:08 AM


I have never been to Central Park, Yann, but I enjoyed your view of it.
                              Ida

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10 posted 2011-09-06 12:58 PM


thanks Ida for reading and commenting, you make me think of parisian people who never visit the effeil tower but you you have an excuse, america is so vast


yann

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11 posted 2011-09-08 03:39 AM


Yann, I have only been to Central Park once - and that was with you a few moments ago.  I really appreciated your drawing my attention to its richness, and I can still see you pointing your finger at the various treasures - especially the trees and the horizon and the squirrels . . . oh, the squirrels, the squirrels, the squirrels!

Owl

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12 posted 2011-09-08 03:50 AM


thank you diana for the kind comment, This is a unique place to visit, a green place in the middle of the city which never sleeps, this is all about contrast between trees and marvellous façades where can rest the look and the mind, if I have a power point about central park I will mail it to you, thanks again for the warm comment,

have a nice day

yann

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13 posted 2011-09-08 03:32 PM


Thank you, Yann.  If you have a Powerpoint presentation to send me of Central Park, that would be wonderful.  Smiles.

Owl

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14 posted 2011-09-10 10:47 PM


Very nice...James
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