Far from his native land, a writer takes up his pen to recount the passing of time; his experiences, with their joys and sorrows, over ten years. These are the words that help him ease the pain of exile. It is also this city, Paris, with which he is in love, that allows him to endure the difficulties, the banishment. In this journal, there is a peaceful chronicle of a Parisian decade: it often deals with literature, encounters, nostalgia, questions, French current events, news of those fighting for a democratic Algeria. Poetry is sometimes the only remedy for dark days, poetry is everywhere, in the city streets, on the faces of women loved or fleeing. Poetry proves to be a way of being when man wants to remain free and in accordance with his principles. There are also surprises in this journal: the writer's unexpected encounters with those who visit Paris, such as this snapshot with the Queen of England. With words from the heart, the writer shares his readings, his wanderings, and attempts to capture a happiness that is always possible. For man adapts to everything; he succeeds in inventing an inner world that allows him to overcome the fury of the surrounding world. This journal is a beautiful stroll through Paris; it is also a journey to the depths of a writer's soul. A soul that feels close to all humans, especially those who suffer the most.