Bonsoir mes amis [English translation]

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Good evening, my friends,

It's time for me to leave.

What remains for me to tell you

only lasts for a cigarette 1

and the time for a last drink.

For that day, that night under your roof 2 , thanks,

For the seat at your table and the wine in my glass.

Furthermore for the table that you set for me 3,

As if nothing in this world was more normal.

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For the hours(that we) spent talking, thanks.

For your patience when we had contrary opinions.

For not searching to learn where I came from,

Neither where I will go, nor when or why.

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Thanks for your kindness that shelters 4at your home,

Behind this door that I need to get through.

Maybe it is (because of) her that through your tiles

the light seems to be warmer than anywhere else.

1. it will take as long as if I was smoking a cigarette 2. being your houseguest/staying at your home 3. mettre le couvert=set the table4. finds a shelter/exists