you weren't there to see
the sun rising above the fence line,
I was becoming part of nature
as I stayed so still
and birds were under my spell.

trees were waving branches with laziness
and soon flowers copied the dance,
up on the sky
clouds were passing with devotion
in front of the morning sun
asking for permission
to let a few drops of rain
where the land is dry.

you weren't there to see
shadows of trees and petals of flowers
covering my sadness
crushing sad thoughts
rebirthing me with joy,
I was part of the nature
finally,
I was one of them.

I'm left with words spoken in vain
Things that you don't know
Oh! Don't look this surprised
Of course, you'll never know
Because you don't listen anymore.

surprise, surprise!
there's one birthday boy around!
so let's all gather
and sing at unison
'happy birthday, dear Louis!'

kind wishes that we have
flow straight from the heart,
here's what I have to say:
count on your loved ones
to fill your life with love and joy,
to count the best moments
and cheerful memories,
to sum them up
until next year!

Happy birthday Louis!

upon a time we could have said
whatever, whenever,
and words like
ne me quitte pas
were used only in the bedroom.

I wonder
in what language
should it be said
so you can remember
to reply.

in a day as beautiful as your smile
my heart was taken and sold out.