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By Richard L. Provencher on Sun, 15 Sep 2019

Kleek-kik-ik-ik-ik erupts from a bald eagle’s throat as he carouses within the wind layers of draught elevating right then left. Eyes sharply view a...
Nature
Poem
Certificate PG

Good Morning

By Richard L. Provencher on Mon, 16 Sep 2019

morning. Your tongue of day will wrap itself around any skin of bathers who loll on sandy beaches where sharks patrol endlessly.
Nature
Poem
Certificate PG

Momma Don't Cry

By Richard L. Provencher on Thu, 19 Sep 2019

An eager young fisherman knew he was lost. Foolishly took a short-cut from a well-worn path. And snow continued to fall – a surprise situation before...
Nature
Poem
Certificate PG

Listen

By Richard L. Provencher on Tue, 24 Sep 2019

to the whispers— A child’s cry in the stillness during twilight A loon’s lullaby calling from a bay somewhere in the vastness of space Growing ones...
Nature
Poem
Certificate U

The Wind 2

By Richard L. Provencher on Fri, 27 Sep 2019

is a whisperer evolving from stirring at birth to ruffling dormant leaves shaking with glee and a garden of trees meld into newly acquired shapes...
Nature
Poem
Certificate U

The Wind Sways

By Richard L. Provencher on Sun, 29 Sep 2019

in a wildwood of breaths pushing handily against tall-stemmed lilies. Yellow colours adopting attention from a vase of inspired energy until...
Nature
Poem
Certificate PG

So Long

By Richard L. Provencher on Tue, 01 Oct 2019

so low I’m gonna find me a dry place tonight where the body is warm not so last night by another man’s fence along with the cats and fighting. They...
Surreal
Poem
Certificate PG

Na-Na is Gone

By Richard L. Provencher on Mon, 07 Oct 2019

She loved you so much – child. Now Na-Na is part of God’s garden way up in the sky. Sometimes she hides behind a star and twinkles from the dark. Yes...
Children's
Poem
Certificate U

Courage Forward

By Richard L. Provencher on Tue, 08 Oct 2019

I walk up these steps with grace when I shouldn’t doctors said but I know the satisfaction overcoming in spite of the pain in my legs.
Miscellaneous
Poem
Certificate PG

Twilight Strokes

By Richard L. Provencher on Mon, 14 Oct 2019

evening’s sky as shadows lurk upon low tide’s gleam. A pastel of colour those images are and soon the scene will collapse into all of nothing...
Nature
Poem
Certificate U
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A Roar Too Often

By Richard L. Provencher on Tue, 15 Oct 2019

Sammy is ten dad’s home again. Children crowd around mom so he can’t bother her some more. Haven’t seen him 3 days gone since pay day. Left for the...
Love
Poem
Certificate PG

Epigram

By Richard L. Provencher on Wed, 16 Oct 2019

Rusty colours from an Autumn carpet lead me through trails of crunching leaves surrounded by a palisade of trees and the impatient wind ushers me...
Nature
Poem
Certificate U

Why Do

By Richard L. Provencher on Tue, 22 Oct 2019

poets write about love? Is it because of one sweet face the kind that pulls you into a pair of lips fire-smooth and attractive as lightning in the...
Miscellaneous
Poem
Certificate PG

The Wind is Similar

By Richard L. Provencher on Mon, 28 Oct 2019

to sword thrusts lancing your face with chills among a trembling copse of aspen – white bark reflecting lightness among my searching for someone to...
Nature
Poem
Certificate U

I See. I See

By Richard L. Provencher on Mon, 28 Oct 2019

Mr. M. slouching against the building wall his family in apt 3 other side awakening with sounds of movement – he hears their rush to brush teeth and...
Miscellaneous
Poem
Certificate PG

She Sits

By Richard L. Provencher on Wed, 30 Oct 2019

in a small shadowy room twilight gone astray alone again. He called and cancelled the date. Doesn’t understand her loss of another good person-- a...
Romance
Poem
Certificate PG

A

By Richard L. Provencher on Thu, 31 Oct 2019

Chick-a-dee is busy as a bee-- it flits and twists tosses and turns. I think it could flip flap-jacks too.
Children's
Poem
Certificate U

Some Day

By Richard L. Provencher on Fri, 01 Nov 2019

I will straddle the ocean and race across its tidal bore overcoming the flow of current creasing my bow-- a canoe on Northumberland Strait heading to...
Historical Fiction
Poem
Certificate U

A First Chance

By Richard L. Provencher on Tue, 05 Nov 2019

A first chance to kiss the ocean and feel its rush upon my toes-- the largeness of its power slap currents against the shoreline noisy gulls above...
Nature
Poem
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In Days

By Richard L. Provencher on Tue, 05 Nov 2019

In days of yonder forest now grown tall and green I left sparks of energy from my youth among the streams and now older in a land I still remember...
Love
Poem
Certificate U
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I exist

By Richard L. Provencher on Thu, 07 Nov 2019

I exist in the DNA of my children and in the heart and lips of my wife – the forest where I trailed miles and its beauty of animals and trees birch...
Love
Poem
Certificate U

Rejoice

By Richard L. Provencher on Fri, 08 Nov 2019

There is a shadow that once followed me it breathed fire and fear within my spirit and caused me to stumble often. Each time I arose I fell. Each...
Spiritual
Poem
Certificate PG

The Ocean Coughs

By Richard L. Provencher on Sat, 09 Nov 2019

As the ocean roils salty water coughs up sand & pebbles scattered in humps aside the shore and at times leftover debris from ships ahoy long...
Nature
Poem
Certificate U

Not Much

By Richard L. Provencher on Sun, 10 Nov 2019

to eat these 1952 days cupboard’s bare and three children watch mom searching for something to place on the table. Patience in the house once again...
Biography
Poem
Certificate PG

Rain

By Richard L. Provencher on Fri, 15 Nov 2019

drops create warm puddles of wet sloppy slops that hide in your hair then crawl down your face so you can lick them and that is cool too.
Children's
Poem
Certificate U
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Autumn

By Richard L. Provencher on Sat, 16 Nov 2019

children arriving at four weather now says 12 C you better believe winds apparent winter change coming slowly -- definitely surely.
Nature
Poem
Certificate U

A Jewel

By Richard L. Provencher on Sun, 17 Nov 2019

Among a forest of green Kennabi kingly rests as tall wind-soaked trees stand whispering still and near his stately shore the water floods. Below pine...
Nature
Poem
Certificate U
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A Natural Scene

By Richard L. Provencher on Tue, 19 Nov 2019

From his boulder-white site a seagull views his royal domain stares with far-seeing eyes reflecting an ocean’s ribbon of crests favoured by windy...
Nature
Poem
Certificate U

He Who is Sent

By Richard L. Provencher on Fri, 22 Nov 2019

across the baked soil sandals worn to protect One so fine. Some called Him John the Baptist. Others dared to believe He was the Messiah come to save...
Spiritual
Poem
Certificate PG

Light of the World

By Richard L. Provencher on Sat, 23 Nov 2019

she is – momma who gets up early-time and kids crying already? Pouting and eagerness are characteristics that abound around room floors as footfalls...
Love
Poem
Certificate U

Everyone Has a Reason

By Richard L. Provencher on Sun, 24 Nov 2019

Earle is a man whose smile overwhelms shyness – his sins behind him – found Jesus and now life has no bounds. A wife and two children adore this man...
Spiritual
Poem
Certificate PG

Canadian Woods

By Richard L. Provencher on Tue, 26 Nov 2019

The Horizon emerges in an evening of colour-- savours steps heaped one upon another as dusk comes grinning at the end of another day. Front-end...
Nature
Poem
Certificate U

Seasonal Attraction

By Richard L. Provencher on Wed, 27 Nov 2019

Dawn is a highlight of silhouettes in layers of invitation-- sky afire with promise. Deck-stacked lobster pots as slatted barriers bait-primed...
Nature
Poem
Certificate PG

Winter Comes

By Richard L. Provencher on Thu, 28 Nov 2019

Suffused with light white crystals I claim avid curiosity at a sudden change -- from a kaleidoscope of coloured season to a sweeping frosty chill all...
Nature
Poem
Certificate U

Sky High

By Richard L. Provencher on Fri, 29 Nov 2019

I feel like riding today the sky lures me on. Clouds ripple and wink as I drive the asphalt houses fleeing by. Signs say only 70 km the thermometer...
Travel
Poem
Certificate U

Let This Day Be Forever

By Richard L. Provencher on Sat, 30 Nov 2019

Cries of joy as memories from my childhood -- two boys eleven or twelve jumping with life while I aware of my weight tummy pushing forward grey hair...
Love
Poem
Certificate U

Escape the Thunder

By Richard L. Provencher on Thu, 05 Dec 2019

I sensed a deep root of love beneath her veneer of toughness honed from days of mental abuse— dad did often so after a night drinkin’ about town. Mom...
Love
Poem
Certificate PG

I AM A

By Richard L. Provencher on Fri, 06 Dec 2019

I am a product of words exalted by the Lord: “Be fruitful and multiply.” *Genesis 1:22
Spiritual
Poem
Certificate PG

Big Time Sally

By Richard L. Provencher on Sat, 07 Dec 2019

Biding her time she pulls at her hair like a regular cell mate itchy with cooties – having too long in a 9 x 6 fit light-bright staring in her eyes...
Surreal
Poem
Certificate PG

Henry

By Richard L. Provencher on Sun, 17 May 2020

is a young boy living in the County of Colchester, Nova Scotia. No friends from school come around, since Henry and his parents live off-grid,...
Children's
Story
Certificate U

Yoo-Hoo

By Richard L. Provencher on Mon, 29 Jun 2020

Yoo-Hoo is an early morning cheer-me-up Agnes is feeling frisky again. From a wheel-chair buggy her voice surrounds other residents awake too –...
Humour
Poem
Certificate U

The Rendezvous

By Richard L. Provencher on Sat, 11 Jul 2020

A whisper of canoe flaunts its bold red colour grazes upon the swells as they parade in a disciplined army of marching souls— then a sweep of duck...
Nature
Poem
Certificate U
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Yikes

By Richard L. Provencher on Thu, 16 Jul 2020

A tadpole is size ‘very small’ yet large enough to be seen by predators. One wiggled his way into liberated living away from his school-friends...
Fantasy
Poem
Certificate PG

The Sky Arrives

By Richard L. Provencher on Fri, 24 Jul 2020

feather-embraced in 2 – 4 – and 20’s as a swarm of bees their landing scouted an hour before overriding caution at ‘No Trespassing’ signs. They...
Nature
Poem
Certificate U

I Am a Mountain

By Richard L. Provencher on Sun, 26 Jul 2020

of ranges – among a land of whispers. The Cascade Range where flat-topped rock foundations create a pathway to the sky – eagles swarm to introduce...
Nature
Poem
Certificate U
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A

By Richard L. Provencher on Wed, 05 Aug 2020

dew-drop not as well known as a rain-drop made its way down the stalk of a wild flower – an aster alongside a country road unseen and unable to show...
Nature
Poem
Certificate U
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I am a Rambler

By Richard L. Provencher on Thu, 20 Aug 2020

in a darkness of land without lights less than an hour ago there were scenes of evening delight- across a nightly trail set apart between trees which...
Nature
Poem
Certificate U

I Strode

By Richard L. Provencher on Thu, 27 Aug 2020

across a nightly trail set apart from trees which stood so tall – I in my hiking attire stared above at the separation of forest and a plantation of...
Nature
Poem
Certificate U

Morning Swoop

By Richard L. Provencher on Sun, 30 Aug 2020

from a morning crow trying to imitate an eagle front of me as I sit outside his wing movements sounding like a pant-pant-pant as if breathing was an...
Nature
Poem
Certificate U

Weather Vane

By Richard L. Provencher on Sat, 12 Sep 2020

Stalling in slow motion thunder-mode soon joins rapid movement just ahead in its journey of sudden flashes- thunder accelerates in ripples catching...
Nature
Poem
Certificate U

I Am a Feather

By Richard L. Provencher on Sat, 26 Sep 2020

soaring in the wind – from BC’s Sulphur Mountain I sprint one thermal to another claiming height as my mentor- the tallest of coniferous surrenders...
Nature
Poem
Certificate U

The Nova Scotia I Know

By Richard L. Provencher on Tue, 06 Oct 2020

How I enjoy an Autumn trail with colour beneath my feet- a wind of chill against my cheek. After heaving breath from hilly Cape Blomidon’s strict...
Nature
Poem
Certificate PG
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Samurai

By Richard L. Provencher on Tue, 20 Oct 2020

Raindrops turn into a pounding surf on our asphalt driveway splits a pile of autumn leaves into scattered colours spaced into sectors apart enough...
Nature
Poem
Certificate U

Heart of Hearts

By Richard L. Provencher on Tue, 27 Oct 2020

I see you – you see me and we let loose on the veranda of our lives beneath the moon- a super moon they saw no sorrow nor anger- just a view of...
Love
Poem
Certificate PG

The Top of the Mountain

By Richard L. Provencher on Sun, 01 Nov 2020

Black was once very difficult as a future on this land and I felt shame knowing my whiteness shone brighter in the scheme of life: President Obama...
Miscellaneous
Poem
Certificate PG

Turmoil

By Richard L. Provencher on Mon, 09 Nov 2020

Gotta find my way walking to the hills gotta leave my apartment none too soon. Just get – get out of the city where trouble is King and roses ain’t...
Nature
Poem
Certificate U

For Dad – Nov. 11

By Richard L. Provencher on Wed, 11 Nov 2020

We’re here for you today gathered under the sun family – friends and other sons of a gun dad – we miss you every day your smile – your sense of...
Autobiography
Poem
Certificate PG

Halleluiah

By Richard L. Provencher on Sat, 05 Dec 2020

Sometimes dreams can evaporate- My flame will never surrender.
Autobiography
Poem
Certificate U

Travelling on Energy

By Richard L. Provencher on Sat, 19 Dec 2020

I feel like riding today- on the wind as a shifting scythe of chill-chopping energy. A sun floats nearby as a backdrop for faith and profoundness The...
Nature
Poem
Certificate U
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The Blue Jay

By Richard L. Provencher on Thu, 14 Jan 2021

provides the sky with a menu of “jeeahs” in shades of sound not upset calls but eager for peanuts on the balcony banister and he lands hop-skips to...
Nature
Poem
Certificate U

Day of the Snow

By Richard L. Provencher on Sat, 23 Jan 2021

It began as TV news reciting a recipe of weather information: talk of fronts merging and nothing to hold back the pending storm pound and wallop were...
Nature
Poem
Certificate U

I Remember

By Richard L. Provencher on Mon, 25 Jan 2021

how refreshing it felt to be ten in 1952 to wrestle with friends – play tag and fire cap gun noisemakers much to the chagrin of our doting parents...
Biography
Poem
Certificate U
Cherry

Wings Afire

By Richard L. Provencher on Wed, 03 Mar 2021

Cascades of thermals captivate my breath I am alive to the seasons and my babies depending on me. I rise exultant the wind a friend other fowl...
Nature
Poem
Certificate U

I Shook Hands

By Richard L. Provencher on Sun, 07 Mar 2021

with the weather this summer evening hoping to get on its good side- a cop had left me on the highway 60 miles past Hearst Ontario 6 pm this August...
Travel
Poem
Certificate PG

Poem A Boy's World (c)

By Richard L. Provencher on Wed, 14 Apr 2021

A Boy’s World is a boy’s world. Time to round up friends for a game of ‘scrub’ our neighbourhood’s favourite game. Harry brought his mom’s Sears to...
Children's
Poem
Certificate U

Outdoors Nova Scotia

By Richard L. Provencher on Thu, 22 Jul 2021

A camper’s fireplace built from helter-skelter stones creates strength. A blaze of flame provides a meal of brook trout in a pan its aroma inviting-...
Nature
Poem
Certificate U

Never Give Up

By Richard L. Provencher on Sat, 24 Jul 2021

I wrestled this weather with snow-laden Algonquin style snow shoes climbing what seemed like a mountain of damp crystals. Determination an only guide...
Autobiography
Poem
Certificate U
Cherry

The Mountain

By Richard L. Provencher on Fri, 06 Aug 2021

The Mountain salutes a landscape with grandeur rugged slopes of rock sediment & trees- beneath its surface a gurgle of water created an only path...
Nature
Poem
Certificate U

Guardian

By Richard L. Provencher on Thu, 19 Aug 2021

Guardian in the sky this creature is who perches at the tallest peak of an apartment complex. He views with faraway eyes and caw-caw’s vigorously if...
Nature
Poem
Certificate U

The Pheasant

By Richard L. Provencher on Sat, 25 Sep 2021

The Pheasant displays a circle of white ‘round his neck disturbed by our car searching for deer yet we are the intruders in his domain aside this...
Nature
Poem
Certificate U

Red Breast of Autumn

By Richard L. Provencher on Sat, 16 Oct 2021

The Maple is a family of branches thighs of toughness granted over generations of growth red glow reflections as leaves drip dripping into its own...
Nature
Poem
Certificate PG
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Make Me

By Richard L. Provencher on Sun, 17 Oct 2021

Make Me as a ladder just for you 0r turn me into one- to take you away from addictions. Let me help you climb through this window to chase freedom...
Miscellaneous
Poem
Certificate PG

Bone-White

By Richard L. Provencher on Tue, 09 Nov 2021

Bark-less and shivering yet perfect for an eagle’s perch- this tall tree a pillar of strength within an independent view of bone-white amidst a...
Children's
Poem
Certificate U

Dad -Look

By Richard L. Provencher on Mon, 22 Nov 2021

Dad – Look the cows are running with us and soon again another spate of words- dad look trees are running behind us. A couple across the train aisle...
Miscellaneous
Poem
Certificate PG
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The Ocean Runs Wild

By Richard L. Provencher on Sat, 27 Nov 2021

I submerge thoughts of awe and breathe freshly with currents splashing ocean’s shore- it is evening and day’s delight has turned sombre as tales from...
Nature
Poem
Certificate U

Mommy, a Chickadee

By Richard L. Provencher on Sat, 08 Jan 2022

Mitchell was excited as he looked out the window. Mom and dad had given him a bird feeder for his birthday. "Thanks...thanks," he said. "Now I can...
Children's
Story
Certificate U
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Not a Fairy Tale

By Richard L. Provencher on Fri, 14 Jan 2022

Stoking the fire means warmth for hiking on a very cold day pasted to a northern wind. A deer poking his head through flailing flakes shows there is...
Nature
Poem
Certificate U
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Fallen Comet

By Richard L. Provencher on Fri, 28 Jan 2022

As a cutting edged-tool it sears through a garden of planets their interrupted paths eager to avoid collision. It meanders boldly this body of frozen...
Nature
Poem
Certificate U

Alas it Rains Molten

By Richard L. Provencher on Mon, 31 Jan 2022

“In a world of terrible circumstances precious earth is being abandoned. Another Galaxy is a new destination” -RLP How frightful glittering stars...
Science fiction
Poem
Certificate PG
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Another Man's Skin

By Richard L. Provencher on Fri, 11 Feb 2022

The long street wound like a tired snake - an anaconda by choice rusting cars wasted by the curbside his new shirt out of touch for the occasion well...
Miscellaneous
Poem
Certificate U

A Family of Feathers

By Richard L. Provencher on Thu, 07 Apr 2022

They came scooping-in the four of them Blue Jays as family-hood black seeds a delicacy each taking turns to snatch their prize– but first the larger...
Nature
Poem
Certificate U

Pure and White

By Richard L. Provencher on Thu, 21 Apr 2022

It’s such a delight to see one flake then two and ten thousand more to follow soon. Whiteness tumbles from blue and neighbours know what to do-...
Children's
Poem
Certificate U
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A Wheel of Fortune

By Richard L. Provencher on Wed, 08 Jun 2022

creates a natural song as a wheel in motion seasons rolling on by- the capture of a zig-zag overview from Quebec tundra & fir-treed skies that...
Nature
Poem
Certificate U

A Lasting Impression

By Richard L. Provencher on Thu, 23 Jun 2022

Sitting on the crest of a rainbow gives me access (feels like cool gel smells like floss candy its half-moon shape quivering – colours resplendent)...
Surreal
Poem
Certificate U

Rain or Shine (2)

By Richard L. Provencher on Mon, 27 Jun 2022

My neighbour Harry taught me much about the woods - called me ‘tadpole’ at the time. I learned the value of a mosquito net put worms on my hook use a...
Biography
Poem
Certificate U

Overture

By Richard L. Provencher on Sat, 16 Jul 2022

When was the last time you shook hands with the sun while observing a wile deer on an afternoon of Autumn colours & tunes from loons to share?
Nature
Poem
Certificate U
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A Boat Ride

By Richard L. Provencher on Sat, 23 Jul 2022

to Baie Carriere site miles away with a cast of soldier-like forest alongside in the mist of 7:am time thrills & excitement of a 17- year old’s...
Autobiography
Poem
Certificate PG
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Cherry

From Here to There

By Richard L. Provencher on Thu, 28 Jul 2022

Sun shines for a young fawn – not understanding fear but joyous in the taste of life knowing a special deer breathes heavily nearby – a mother who...
Nature
Poem
Certificate U
1 likes
Cherry

An Original Obsession

By Richard L. Provencher on Tue, 16 Aug 2022

Undercurrents ensure the power of waves by scouring beneath for anything which may impede Northumberland Strait’s drive and bouncing crests are...
Nature
Poem
Certificate U
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To Dim An Ocean's Roar

By Richard L. Provencher on Wed, 07 Sep 2022

The immense shoreline inherits erased land dancing waves and volleys of flung debris determined to alter the landscape- 0 such a relentless ocean...
Nature
Poem
Certificate U

Hurrah to the Waves

By Richard L. Provencher on Wed, 21 Sep 2022

Waves undulating concealing sand dunes melting before water charging & determined towards the beach sandy bottoms covered by ebb’s movement once...
Nature
Poem
Certificate U

Ripples of Stream

By Richard L. Provencher on Sun, 02 Oct 2022

is more than diamond glitter which creates a glint of romance (as between two lovers who feel a connection) the kind of gleam that attracts romance...
Nature
Poem
Certificate PG

First Come First Served

By Richard L. Provencher on Sat, 05 Nov 2022

Only a country mile down the trail I could hear an early morning bear and cubs surely not eating our berry bush I worried. Yup there they were...
Nature
Poem
Certificate U
Cherry

Lightning-Sky

By Richard L. Provencher on Sun, 11 Dec 2022

An image pastes itself across a restless evening as a sky embraces minions of wind & rain thrusting with a mighty plan jagged edges of fear...
Nature
Poem
Certificate U

Boy Scout Days

By Richard L. Provencher on Thu, 29 Dec 2022

In the early 1950’s being a boy scout meant adventure & daring & on a summer campground us 11-12 year olds marched to the lake for a morning...
Biography
Poem
Certificate U

Apt. Bldg. Menu

By Richard L. Provencher on Sun, 15 Jan 2023

From our front door I can see & hear- pigeons plodding in all directions seeking leftover crumbs the sounds of babbling children eagerly home...
Miscellaneous
Poem
Certificate U

Borealis

By Richard L. Provencher on Sun, 22 Jan 2023

0h what a sweet smell of fresh air from the majestic fir forest & colours that saturate a Whitehorse city landscape as green & purple shades...
Nature
Poem
Certificate U
Cherry

Out-Out

By Richard L. Provencher on Fri, 27 Jan 2023

We were tougher back then in my earlier days of life: One day was blitzy with snow hard to see through icy-up windows- heard the whooshes &...
Autobiography
Poem
Certificate U

The 3 Me-Two's

By Richard L. Provencher on Sun, 19 Feb 2023

Are you hungry Boomba bear? as he sat on the grass banging his drum BUNGA! BOOM! Yes-Yes. Me Too said Tweety as she flew around the Park tree showing...
Children's
Poem
Certificate U

Turmoil

By Richard L. Provencher on Sun, 05 Mar 2023

Clouds gather within a windy channel its speed measured by a landscape’s design storm ascending to an uncertain plan hurled from the Western Canada...
Nature
Poem
Certificate U
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A Hike in the Woods

By Richard L. Provencher on Thu, 04 May 2023

Today began as a wet adventure with an ethereal mist pasting a cream of moisture on my face as footsteps landed softly on a never-ending ribbon of...
Nature
Poem
Certificate U

Eyes That See

By Richard L. Provencher on Wed, 10 May 2023

Eyes see at night moonlight so bright across the dory frame each night remains the same and in the fishing village children and families dogs &...
Children's
Nature
Poem
Certificate U

The Joy of Flying

By Richard L. Provencher on Thu, 01 Jun 2023

From here to there I build up great speed & smack against new summer leaves that try to block my path. There is a shine on my black feathers from...
Children's
Nature
Poem
Certificate U
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Speckles and Friends

By Richard L. Provencher on Wed, 26 Jul 2023

He awoke suddenly. Surely his friends were not here already. It was still dark but he could easily see them as a flash of morning topping the hills...
Story
Certificate U
Cherry

Farewell Sunlight's Delight

By Richard L. Provencher on Wed, 09 Aug 2023

Roar of an 0cean beyond the bank not far away – beach full of baubles memory stones & clam shells in abundance- evening sun rays reflect an...
Nature
Poem
Certificate U

Strolling Beachside

By Richard L. Provencher on Sun, 03 Sep 2023

Erosian used so many ebb tides to erase the part of land children used – where toes swallowed in the sand and a gush of chilled water swept over your...
Nature
Poem
Certificate U

Everywhere at Once

By Richard L. Provencher on Thu, 28 Sep 2023

The crush of brush scatters thick bunches all scrambled together by a flood pushing its way boldly advancing persevering & impatient to share an...
Nature
Poem
Certificate U

Rampaging Waters

By Richard L. Provencher on Mon, 09 Oct 2023

Like an overflowing bowl of chicken soup sweeping through a rocky lane a fast-moving stream shows foamy white eyes of mischievousness gobbling up...
Nature
Poem
Certificate U

Hail to the King

By Richard L. Provencher on Sat, 11 Nov 2023

The ocean King raises its massive snout at high tide dipping & stretching itself to new heights through natural causes & a little help by...
Nature
Poem
Certificate U
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Motherly Love

By Richard L. Provencher on Fri, 19 Jan 2024

A young mothers’ babies follow lovingly placing as much as possible hoof-steps into mom’s own so proud of these young-uns she is. Suddenly mother...
Nature
Poem
Certificate U