The

metronome

Tick to the left, tick to the right

Once the rhythm established in our hearts,
On and on goes the wooden needle
Of this firm and solid metronome.

The bows sweep back and forth,
Rising and falling
At that most beautiful movement
Familiar to everyone.

Larghissimo tranquillamente,
With gentle motion passes by a cluster of clouds.
Retouching the sunset sky,
It comes floating into our lives.

Lento dolcissimo,
A flurry of snow falls like the sugar plum fairys dance
To erase that road you left behind,
Not leaving a single footprint.

Andante gioioso,
Walking the path of life every morning and to start fresh,
Passengers carefully take a step forward,
Always envisioning a better tomorrow.

Moderato cantabile,
On summer nights the water stream gurgles all night,
Washing away starlights in its flows
As fireflies glow above the river.

Allegro agitato,
The wind passes the pine grove at the speed of light,
Grazing green grass
And waking up flowers to bloom as spring arrives.

Every element fuses into its rhythm like a matching puzzle,
Tick to the left, tick to the right
On and on goes its wooden needle
Oh sentient metronome!

Claire Moon
1re S 16ans
Lyce franais de Soul
Professeur: Magdeleine Orsoni