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By: Charles Baudelaire (1816-1867)
I recently finished reading a collection of poems by Charles Baudelaire, including the famous poem “Le Chat.” Baudelaire’s poetry is known for its dark and haunting themes, and “Le Chat” is no exception. The poem explores the complex and mysterious nature of cats, drawing parallels between their feline behaviors and human emotions.
Baudelaire’s writing is incredibly evocative and thought-provoking, painting vivid images that linger in the mind long after reading. In “Le Chat,” he captures the essence of a cat’s enigmatic nature, from its graceful movements to its piercing gaze, with a sense of both admiration and unease.
Throughout the poem, Baudelaire weaves together themes of beauty, mystery, and the inevitable passing of time, creating a haunting and poignant meditation on the transience of life. His use of rich language and vivid imagery draws the reader into a world of darkness and depth, where the boundary between the human and the animal is blurred.
Overall, “Le Chat” is a mesmerizing and haunting poem that showcases Baudelaire’s mastery of language and his ability to capture the complexities of human emotions in the form of a cat. It is a must-read for fans of poetry and literature, offering a unique and immersive reading experience that lingers in the imagination long after the final lines are read.
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LE CHAT
Viens, mon beau chat, sur mon cœur amoureux:
Retiens les griffes de ta patte,
Et laisse-moi plonger dans tes beaux yeux,
Mêlés de métal et d’agate.
Lorsque mes doigts caressent à loisir
Ta tête et ton dos élastique,
Et que ma main s’enivre du plaisir
De palper ton corps électrique,
Je vois ma femme en esprit; son regard,
Comme le tien, aimable bête,
Profond et froid, coupe et fend comme un dard.
Et, des pieds jusques à la tête,
Un air subtil, un dangereux parfum
Nagent autour de son corps brun.
“Les Fleurs du Mal” de Charles Baudelaire
