Three Found Poems

For my poems I choose them using a common theme, Paris. I choose this theme because I would love to travel to Paris, France one day in my lifetime. By choosing the poems it gives me descriptions and outlooks on what Paris would be like and make me feel as though I am much closer than I actually am to being there.

1.

Paris in Spring

The city's all a-shining
Beneath a fickle sun,
A gay young wind's a-blowing,
The little shower is done.
But the rain-drops still are clinging
And falling one by one --
Oh it's Paris, it's Paris,
And spring-time has begun.

I know the Bois is twinkling
In a sort of hazy sheen,
And down the Champs the gray old arch
Stands cold and still between.
But the walk is flecked with sunlight
Where the great acacias lean,
Oh it's Paris, it's Paris,
And the leaves are growing green.

The sun's gone in, the sparkle's dead,
There falls a dash of rain,
But who would care when such an air
Comes blowing up the Seine?
And still Ninette sits sewing
Beside her window-pane,
When it's Paris, it's Paris,
And spring-time's come again.
      

Sara Teasdale

Links:
Poem: http://www.poemhunter.com/poem/paris-in-spring/
Picture: http://www.shutterstock.com/pic-49751293/stock-photo-spring-in-paris-bloomy-cherry-tree-and-the-eiffel-tower-focus-on-flowers.html


Sara Teasdale is a well known American Poet. I became aware of this poem by searching the internet and coming across Poem Hunter. Her poem was among many but stood out to me because of its theme, Paris. I like the strong descriptions and how she uses old english due to its early publication. Since finding her poem I have become to respect and admire her words.

This poem is describing spring time in Paris. Wind is blowing, rain drops still clinging, and leaves are growing green. Sara gives great descriptions of spring time in Paris. She illustrates using words to describe the appearance and weather in Paris at the time. She captures you and causes you to create your own picture through with her deep descriptions.


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2.

Paris I adorent

France, her mystery
Her history
Around each corner
A story unfolds

The quiteness of La Seine
The elaborateness of Le Tour Eiffel
Paris I adorent
As it is you I explore
We have developed rapport

En Paris ces't ma couer
En Paris ces't ma maison

One day we will meet again
One day we will meet again

Peter LeBuhn    

Links:
Poem: http://www.poemhunter.com/poem/paris-i-adorent/
Picture: Google Images


The poem "Paris I adorent" is very interesting. Peter LeBuhn uses both English and French as the language in the stanza's. Paris is a very historic city and by his words it proves this.
                                                 "France, her mystery
                                                  Her history
                                                  Around each corner
                                                  A story unfolds"
In the city around each corner stories unfold from centuries of events. This is one of the main reasons why I would like to visit the city. This history fasinates me. I would love to explore the history in the city and be apart of the culture. There beautiful structure,  Tour Eiffel, would be a dream to see both during the day and at night.

I like how Peter LeBuhn talks about all the history that is filled in the city, all the exploring to be done and the elaborateness of the Eiffel Tower.


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3.
                                                            
A Trip to Paris

To enjoy a day Paris
Must be like an eternity in the clouds
One day I hope to my girl there, my little heirs
Go to the Tower, just shout “I love Paris” aloud

Although this maybe my first time here
I feel like I’m home, like I know this country
I know there are some dark places and alleys but I have yet to support fear
This is such a beautiful place, I’m glad it accepts me

As the sun goes down the night skies fill with promise

The stars are no help as the rays from their brightness illuminates the eyes of the river ways
Everything about this land seems too good to be true, she’s just so honest
Set up the way she wants to be makes me so happy I can’t see myself leaving this place.


A Tribute to Paris

Boonk Jackson

Links:
Poem: http://www.poemhunter.com/poem/a-trip-to-paris/
Picture: Google Images

I choose this poem because I feel a connection through the words "Although this maybe my first time here I feel like I’m home, like I know this country". I have many friends and family which live in France, some even in the city of Paris. Although it would be my first time in Paris I wouldn't feel as lonely and lost as I would be if I didn't have the family and friends there. I would have a sense of "home" with them being there.

I enjoy this poem by Boonk Jackson. He describes Paris as a beautiful place, the brightness illuminates the river ways and he can't see himself leaving Paris.

I have to agree with him with not wanting to leave. There is so much information and history in Paris that you wouldn't be able to leave without seeing it all. Constant museum's and tourist attractions, you'd be busy for days!

Great poem!