Words that Matter

By Richard L. Provencher

Writing these stories and poems has been fun; an adventure in various levels of life. Re-creating memory and feelings bringing us face to face with life experiences; somtimes harsh, often funny. I hope these characters and settings remind readers how much we are alike as we chuckle, cry or worry about what is taking place around us. . . .  

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A Distinctive Side

By Richard L. Provencher on Sat, 02 Dec 2017

A Distinctive Side Some say I ended up living on the wrong side of RR tracks where cars are rusty and housing comes mostly in tiny apartments rents...
Biography
Poem
Certificate U

Jesus ... I Am

By Richard L. Provencher on Thu, 30 Nov 2017

Foreword : Jesus came to share His Essence. This story is revealing the thoughts which may have crossed His mind as He strode forth to complete His...
Spiritual
Non-fiction
Certificate U

Being King

By Richard L. Provencher on Wed, 29 Nov 2017

Remembering an event at a 1950 Kanasuta Lake Cub Camp in northern Quebec, my home province. A favourite game was King-of-the-Hill. Being King of the...
Biography
Poem
Certificate U
1 likes

I Lay in the Grass

By Richard L. Provencher on Tue, 28 Nov 2017

I Lay in the Grass and count strands of green Dragon flies landing on my arm a shriek pending from this ten-year-old panic prepared to erupt-- the...
Nature
Poem
Certificate U
1 likes

The Sea Coughs

By Richard L. Provencher on Sun, 03 Dec 2017

The Sea Coughs up sand and salt-- at times leftover debris from ships ahoy long times ago. An ocean roils and twists on destiny’s day -- many lost...
Travel
Poem
Certificate U

Beyond Clarity

By Richard L. Provencher on Tue, 05 Dec 2017

Beyond Clarity White caps snooker the edge of my imagination as ocean features its grizzled countenance: tappy-dancing is my fetish in the horrors of...
Journal
Poem
Certificate PG

Son of Fred (Part 1)

By Richard L. Provencher on Tue, 05 Dec 2017

A Mini-Novel for Ages 8-12 SON OF FRED By Esther & Richard Provencher COPYRIGHT (c) 2017 Esther and Richard Provencher Dester Publications. All...
Historical Fiction
Story
Certificate U

Son of Fred (Part 2)

By Richard L. Provencher on Tue, 05 Dec 2017

A Mini-Novel for Ages 8-12 SON OF FRED By Esther & Richard Provencher CHAPTER SEVEN - Lots of Fun Victoria Park was really huge. Now that he was...
Historical Fiction
Story
Certificate U

Touch Me Not

By Richard L. Provencher on Wed, 06 Dec 2017

Touch Me Not with words dripping in kindness. No helpfulness either since I am of an independent nature not needing attention nor any chartered...
Surreal
Poem
Certificate PG

Oh Sly Moon

By Richard L. Provencher on Thu, 07 Dec 2017

Oh Sly Moon with your cathedral silhouettes wrapped in peek-a-boo glances— streaming across this island where nature abounds. Your spotlight of...
Nature
Poem
Certificate U

Fatherhood

By Richard L. Provencher on Thu, 07 Dec 2017

Fatherhood Guardian of a child strolling protecting-- “My legs are shorter” says our 4 year old edging closer to the precipice where evil lurks...
Love
Poem
Certificate PG

Grandpa's Toboggan

By Richard L. Provencher on Sun, 10 Dec 2017

A story for ages 4-7 Grandpa’s Toboggan By Esther and Richard Provencher DEDICATION: For all young children who enjoy having stories read to them at...
Children's
Story
Certificate U

Cindy's Answer

By Richard L. Provencher on Mon, 11 Dec 2017

CINDY’S ANSWER By Esther A. Provencher DEDICATED: To my daughter, Susan, my first child. STORY: "OK Cindy, I think you'd better go home now. Your mom...
Story
Certificate U

A Bear

By Richard L. Provencher on Mon, 18 Dec 2017

approaches her cave amid familiar surroundings nostrils quivering for intruder-scent knowing his mother is slouching in one corner her fur matted no...
Nature
Story
Certificate U

Many Years Ago

By Richard L. Provencher on Tue, 19 Dec 2017

Many Years Ago , I was eighteen and hunting with my neighbour’s son, Roy aged eleven. His dad, Harry was like a second father to me and unable to...
Drama
Non-fiction
Certificate PG

A Grand Journey

By Richard L. Provencher on Wed, 20 Dec 2017

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“Why must we be so careful, great-papo?” Mungo-tut always asked questions. Sometimes he listened to advice. Right now great-papo had a serious look...
Surreal
Story
Certificate U

The New Me

By Richard L. Provencher on Wed, 20 Dec 2017

The New Me. Words cause tears to fall like a knife with pain that tears into old memories -- I cry. Lonely are times as a dove seeking a mate who can...
Surreal
Poem
Certificate PG

Muck-a-Luck

By Richard L. Provencher on Thu, 21 Dec 2017

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Muck-a-Luck On the edge of everything egos clash-- a blink of lightning slashes the sky in two and drones are used when small-town bullies chase...
Fantasy
Poem
Certificate PG
Cherry

A Home in the Country

By Richard L. Provencher on Sat, 23 Dec 2017

Home in the Country Along the road they walked some called it a driveway from country road to country home. Hand in hand chuckling at his kidding...
Love
Poem
Certificate PG

Mania

By Richard L. Provencher on Sun, 24 Dec 2017

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Mania Let’s get out to the mountains where air is fresh and free where scenes are curtains of change colours and torn jeans falling in creeks wild...
Surreal
Poem
Certificate PG
Cherry

More Than Poetry

By Richard L. Provencher on Sun, 24 Dec 2017

More Than Poetry In love with a dream-- working clothes and farmer boots hide heavy socks on a day full of mosquito bites. Some victims take a swig...
Nature
Poem
Certificate U
1 likes

Early Morning Chase

By Richard L. Provencher on Sun, 24 Dec 2017

Early Morning Chase Through my window-pane I see passers-by anxious faces and bulging tummies in a parade overlapped by cars in the street below...
Miscellaneous
Poem
Certificate U

Welcome to Ghosts

By Richard L. Provencher on Tue, 26 Dec 2017

Welcome to Ghosts and their expressions of relief-- finally someone believes in them. Their flights of fancy irregular outlines with sways and...
Surreal
Poem
Certificate PG
Cherry

A Time for Living

By Richard L. Provencher on Wed, 27 Dec 2017

A Time for Living Hiking this path I came upon space where even quiet is subdued near a place named Tobermory top of the Bruce Trail and I finally...
Autobiography
Poem
Certificate U

Brain Aneurysm

By Richard L. Provencher on Thu, 28 Dec 2017

Brain Aneurysm It came like a comet after a background of music an exhibition of joy crowds competing for rides and the sky filled with sound. I saw...
Autobiography
Poem
Certificate PG

A Country Life

By Richard L. Provencher on Fri, 29 Dec 2017

A Country Life Sketch an outline of a farm where people live and chickens – cows horses and a llama or two do the same. With a nice house porch and a...
Romance
Poem
Certificate U

Is It Tonight Lord

By Richard L. Provencher on Sat, 30 Dec 2017

Is It Tonight Lord? A child once chased a kite through this playground used to be a school here too. Now only blood remains soil defaced-- where an...
Miscellaneous
Poem
Certificate PG

January

By Richard L. Provencher on Thu, 04 Jan 2018

January means time to dress-up warm and seek season’s flavour. Cast your eyes up high and appreciate nature’s gift surrounded by a natural flow ---...
Nature
Poem
Certificate U

After the Pain

By Richard L. Provencher on Fri, 05 Jan 2018

After the Pain Through sheer determination, Lacey, a dog lifts up slowly, arthritic hip aching straining her flow of muscular frame, black she is,...
Other Fiction
Poem
Certificate U
Cherry

Man on His Tractor

By Richard L. Provencher on Sat, 06 Jan 2018

Man on His Tractor Haying done spotted like freckles are the mounds-- it was early morning when work began. First the mowing then raking next bailing...
Nature
Poem
Certificate U

IF--

By Richard L. Provencher on Mon, 08 Jan 2018

If-- I could I would tell my mom how much I loved her and now how much I miss her and thanks for the cooking and laundering and-and; my dad was here...
Biography
Poem
Certificate U

Homeless

By Richard L. Provencher on Tue, 09 Jan 2018

Homeless Like an empty bottle of cheap wine fallen from grace his butt rests on the cold sidewalk. A usual place for a failure. At least that’s what...
Miscellaneous
Poem
Certificate PG

In Vermont

By Richard L. Provencher on Tue, 09 Jan 2018

In Vermont Within walls that call your name echoes of Carthusian will. We temper anger from an outside wind with prayer – love and celebration. (c)...
Miscellaneous
Poem
Certificate PG

We Have Heroes

By Richard L. Provencher on Fri, 12 Jan 2018

We Have Heroes in our midst. One who carries himself awkwardly a school bus did this when he was only seven hit him hard after children drop-offs...
Miscellaneous
Non-fiction
Certificate PG

Coastal Range BC

By Richard L. Provencher on Mon, 15 Jan 2018

Coastal Range BC The mountain rises above the beard of its shore broods over all-- big-horns anxiously charge up its slope climbing to the pinnacle...
Nature
Poem
Certificate U

-Keyhole

By Richard L. Provencher on Tue, 16 Jan 2018

- Keyhole Sun's radiance is an eye-widening slash of evening lips. From our canoe we enjoy the brilliance of nature's retrea t and absorb these...
Nature
Poem
Certificate U

Snowflakes

By Richard L. Provencher on Wed, 17 Jan 2018

Snowflakes fly in a frenzy of winter-white they flit and fall as a band of chick-a-dees and moaning doves the wind directing their afflictions. They...
Nature
Poem
Certificate U

Stars Still Shine Brightly

By Richard L. Provencher on Fri, 19 Jan 2018

Stars Still Shine Brightly I am an older man from across the way who sees out his nursing home window each day. Some hurry to cars idling with...
Love
Poem
Certificate U
Cherry

To Dance in the Shadows

By Richard L. Provencher on Sun, 21 Jan 2018

To Dance in the Shadows Dew lay like a wet blanket on mother deer and her young one, as they drew warmth from each other. Young buck stood,...
Nature
Story
Certificate U
1 likes

Master of Ceremonies

By Richard L. Provencher on Thu, 25 Jan 2018

Master of Ceremonies He was choking on his own voice the nerve of it how vain it was to think he could command such attention. As he entered through...
Drama
Poem
Certificate PG

At the End

By Richard L. Provencher on Thu, 25 Jan 2018

At the End of world war 1945 bugles played drums pounded and engines roared overhead allied planes in victory crossing the skies above— and momma...
Historical Fiction
Poem
Certificate PG

Chasing the Spirit

By Richard L. Provencher on Thu, 25 Jan 2018

Wrapped inside an avenue of ringing bells and colourful decorations a homeless man crosses his heart in pain heels worn each step groaning across...
Miscellaneous
Poem
Certificate U

A Long Term Care Facility

By Richard L. Provencher on Fri, 26 Jan 2018

“How great Thou art” a lady whispers aware of His presence since SundaySchool lessons-- she knows she’ll be going home soon. Ears listen. Eyes...
Other Fiction
Poem
Certificate U

Sometimes

By Richard L. Provencher on Tue, 30 Jan 2018

On some nights stars are diamond- bright and the ones I wish on try to hurry my dreams to truth. Sometimes twilight is rosy-red and extra colours...
Nature
Poem
Certificate U

A Cold Memory

By Richard L. Provencher on Tue, 06 Feb 2018

November wind strokes the river bank earth sliding tumbles into nothing but a memory. Muddy scar on the clean surface the only sign it ever was there...
Love
Poem
Certificate PG

Choices

By Richard L. Provencher on Sat, 10 Feb 2018

Flat like a silhouette you are. Once your weight caused seismic spasms across the boardwalk of your intentions. A doctor’s command – lose or draw...
Opinion
Poem
Certificate U

Blackness

By Richard L. Provencher on Tue, 13 Feb 2018

Blackness is surrounded by sky. Time to pull the shades. Now reach up and touch the stars. They magnify pleasure and beauty. An eerie feeling...
Nature
Poem
Certificate U

Vacation Bible School (Book 1)

By Richard L. Provencher on Sat, 17 Feb 2018

Book 1 Theme “The Gifts of the Spirit” in a Series of Five Themes. These ideas are available for any Church group to utilize for their own programs...
Spiritual
Non-fiction
Certificate U

Vacation Bible School (Book 2)

By Richard L. Provencher on Sat, 17 Feb 2018

Book 2 Theme “The Ten Commandments” in a Series of FiveThemes. These ideas are available for any Church group to utilize for their own programs...
Spiritual
Non-fiction
Certificate U

Good Ole Summer

By Richard L. Provencher on Sat, 17 Feb 2018

It took me awhile to climb the pebbles at the lake crashing waves threatening to set me down. The sun praised my face and arms toasted from the rays...
Nature
Poem
Certificate U

The Snow

By Richard L. Provencher on Mon, 19 Feb 2018

is here -- again. See flowery flakes quickly from the north-west pursuing a not-so-lazy current of wind. No picnic today as unexpected fluffy-stuff...
Nature
Poem
Certificate U
1 likes

Vacation Bible School (Book 3)

By Richard L. Provencher on Mon, 19 Feb 2018

Book 3 Theme “The Armour of God” in a Series of Five Themes. These ideas are available for any Church group to utilize for their own programs...
Spiritual
Non-fiction
Certificate U

Vacation Bible School (Book 4)

By Richard L. Provencher on Mon, 19 Feb 2018

not completed yet
Spiritual
Non-fiction
Certificate U

More Words

By Richard L. Provencher on Tue, 20 Feb 2018

I do not speak just to have words tumble from my lips like the Falls of Niagara splash and foam as tourists duck mist from the deck of a sight-seeing...
Journal
Poem
Certificate U

Her Voice

By Richard L. Provencher on Tue, 20 Feb 2018

caught me by surprise it was sweet It was identified by its tremor. Her body alert she was standing still watching me. From across the street I...
Talecatching
Poem
Certificate U

Wounds That Conquer

By Richard L. Provencher on Thu, 22 Feb 2018

Her face was etched with wounds that conquer cigarette dangling hands worn from the trappings of life for someone hardened to the gift of poverty. I...
Miscellaneous
Poem
Certificate PG

Free Range

By Richard L. Provencher on Thu, 22 Feb 2018

One foot places carefully beside the other manoeuvres a little unsteadily in the morn of an early sky. Forestry crews to soon arrive lots to do with...
Nature
Poem
Certificate PG
1 likes

This Land Called Canada

By Richard L. Provencher on Wed, 28 Feb 2018

The sun is low and spurns an evening threatening rain when sunny was today’s habit. A wind undermines night as clouds roil in anticipation of a...
Nature
Poem
Certificate U

The Lad from Pointe de Bute (a short outline)

By Richard L. Provencher on Mon, 05 Mar 2018

This is a Historical fiction for Young Readers aged 8-12, with approximately 14,250 words of text. It takes place one day in the life of John Jr (...
Historical Fiction
Biography
Certificate U

The Serene

By Richard L. Provencher on Fri, 09 Mar 2018

THE SERENE sky grabbed me by the neck lifted me from my canoe and flung me into the night sky. In my travel through space I tried counting stars but...
Surreal
Poem
Certificate U

A Crust

By Richard L. Provencher on Tue, 13 Mar 2018

A Crust is enticing. A tidbit on a driveway of asphalt white morsel against the blacktop-- an offering to swoop away captures one crow’s attention...
Miscellaneous
Poem
Certificate U

The Lad from Pointe de Bute (Chapters 1-3)

By Richard L. Provencher on Thu, 15 Mar 2018

A Historical Fiction for Young Readers 8-12 Chapters 1-3 THE LAD FROM POINTE DE BUTE By Esther and Richard Provencher COPYRIGHT: © 2014-17 by Esther...
Historical Fiction
Biography
Certificate U

Everyone Can Have Life

By Richard L. Provencher on Thu, 15 Mar 2018

Earl 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 U

The Pain of it All

By Richard L. Provencher on Sat, 17 Mar 2018

The Pain of it All I saw pain written across her face. A journey’s life for all to see. Some wounds so deep thankfully not missed. Her adopted...
Other Non-fiction
Poem
Certificate U

The Lad from Pointe de Bute (Chapters 4-6)

By Richard L. Provencher on Sun, 18 Mar 2018

A Historical Fiction for Young Readers 8-12 Chapters 4-6 THE LAD FROM POINTE DE BUTE By Esther and Richard Provencher COPYRIGHT: © 2014-17 by Esther...
Historical Fiction
Story
Certificate U

The Lad from Pointe de Bute (Chapters 7-9)

By Richard L. Provencher on Sun, 18 Mar 2018

A Historical Fiction for Young Readers 8-12 Chapters 7-9 THE LAD FROM POINTE DE BUTE By Esther and Richard Provencher COPYRIGHT: © 2014-17 by Esther...
Historical Fiction
Biography
Certificate U

The Lad from Pointe de Bute (Chapters (10-12)

By Richard L. Provencher on Mon, 19 Mar 2018

A Historical Fiction for Young Readers 8-12 Chapters 10-12 THE LAD FROM POINTE DE BUTE By Esther and Richard Provencher COPYRIGHT: © 2014-17 by...
Historical Fiction
Biography
Certificate U

The Lad from Pointe de Bute (Chapters 13-14)

By Richard L. Provencher on Mon, 19 Mar 2018

Historical Fiction for Young Readers 8-12 Chapters 13-14 THE LAD FROM POINTE DE BUTE By Esther and Richard Provencher COPYRIGHT: © 2014-17 by Esther...
Historical Fiction
Biography
Certificate U

The Lad from Pointe de Bute (Chapters 15-16-End)

By Richard L. Provencher on Mon, 19 Mar 2018

A Historical Fiction for Young Readers 8-12 Chapters 15-16-End THE LAD FROM POINTE DE BUTE By Esther and Richard Provencher COPYRIGHT: © 2014-17 by...
Historical Fiction
Biography
Certificate U

When Father's Cry

By Richard L. Provencher on Mon, 19 Mar 2018

A dad stood arm around his son, looking across Economy Lake, located north of the tiny community of Bass River, Nova Scotia. The gravel road led far...
Drama
Story
Certificate PG

One by One

By Richard L. Provencher on Sat, 24 Mar 2018

we drain away from the mainstream and drift towards a pond inflated with memories --surge toward an eastern sky a sizzle and snap of life as bygone...
Science fiction
Nature
Poem
Certificate U

Beyond the Day

By Richard L. Provencher on Sat, 24 Mar 2018

within the dark of night clouds crowd the sky in roiling ecstasy— lightning bolts clash thunder stutters rains swamp. and I am covered in wet. © 2018...
Nature
Poem
Certificate U

Allow Me

By Richard L. Provencher on Mon, 28 May 2018

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to enter into your dream where thunder roils lightning strikes and memories like shadows peer from a mirror on the wall. Can you fulfill a journey...
Spiritual
Poem
Certificate PG

Sunshine--is

By Richard L. Provencher on Mon, 28 May 2018

much more than simply warm. This cauldron of hotness from distance dares descend its glow radiating boldness fulfilling all desires and engulfs the...
Nature
Poem
Certificate PG

In the Silence

By Richard L. Provencher on Mon, 28 May 2018

of a misty Year of Moments Jesus rubbed His chin and looked across the beaver dam. The intricate weaving of poplar limbs secured the strength needed...
Nature
Story
Certificate PG

'Serenade

By Richard L. Provencher on Mon, 28 May 2018

Bedroom eyes become a parade of sleepy movement after a night of sweet caress and for you a glass of Chablis followed by a lover’s kiss. (c) 2018...
Romance
Poem
Certificate 18

Orphan

By Richard L. Provencher on Tue, 05 Jun 2018

I am a memory of departing Ugandans so many years ago. Boats on open seas escaping pirates and their evil gleams. Blood and hunger arriving at safe...
Miscellaneous
Poem
Certificate U

Arrows

By Richard L. Provencher on Tue, 05 Jun 2018

against the heart can sting if released for un-forgiven wrongs. They will often wound a person’s spirit. Releasing venom short cuts brain circuits...
Unclassified
Poem
Certificate PG

You Take Your Turn

By Richard L. Provencher on Wed, 06 Jun 2018

at leaving when time is right and that’s if your heart is at peace with a prideful delight. Your memoirs are safe in a head full of success and...
Opinion
Poem
Certificate 12

We

By Richard L. Provencher on Thu, 07 Jun 2018

were both wounded in the desires of our own affliction. (c) 2018 Richard L. Provencher
Romance
Poem
Certificate PG

Passage

By Richard L. Provencher on Thu, 07 Jun 2018

A canoe was an enjoyable feast in my younger days-- the rush. (c) 2018 Richard L. Provencher
Talecatching
Nature
Poem
Certificate U

Canoeing

By Richard L. Provencher on Fri, 08 Jun 2018

was a pastime favourite. Moments were many and buoyant on the edge of river’s thirst shadows melted into the sun. Shades of colour hovered among...
Nature
Poem
Certificate U

Ocean Shore

By Richard L. Provencher on Wed, 13 Jun 2018

is a washboard of memory rushing in patterns of descending splashes clamshells and dulse scattered in a decorating fringe amid a roar of approval...
Nature
Poem
Certificate U

From One's Heart

By Richard L. Provencher on Thu, 14 Jun 2018

Come, sit down and listen, mom said. She was bleary eyed, an eyebrow lower than the other. The way she always looked when things began to fall apart...
Autobiography
Poem
Certificate PG

He Who Is Sent

By Richard L. Provencher on Sat, 16 Jun 2018

across the baked soil sandals worn to protect the feet of One so fine. Some called Him John the Baptist – others the Messiah come to save their souls...
Spiritual
Poem
Certificate U

A Lifeline

By Richard L. Provencher on Sun, 17 Jun 2018

is a gravel road -- less travelled but not forgotten as an after thought needing attention maintenance a priority-- yet usually used when the pace of...
Nature
Poem
Certificate U

What I Learned

By Richard L. Provencher on Mon, 18 Jun 2018

from living on the streets: my hand out at just the right angle a smile of anticipation showing lots of teeth – especially the broken one. Never mind...
Miscellaneous
Poem
Certificate PG

Splatters

By Richard L. Provencher on Thu, 21 Jun 2018

Splatters descend into splashes of sloppy drops on cars – lawns – homes and smooth black-top resistance. A downturn now in its intensity: plinking...
Nature
Poem
Certificate U

BOYHOOD

By Richard L. Provencher on Sun, 24 Jun 2018

There goes that Gene Autry song once more – Back in the Saddle Again on a hit parade of memories when boys sought out a hero or two with Roy Rogers...
Autobiography
Poem
Certificate U

AFTER

By Richard L. Provencher on Mon, 25 Jun 2018

Since this Homeless man left Afghanistan long lean years ago he steps softly on the wrong side of sidewalk’s downtown busy place where white concrete...
Drama
Poem
Certificate PG

Flavours

By Richard L. Provencher on Sat, 30 Jun 2018

I call you out sun-- you who loves to crisp skin yet often-time bring flavour to a pleasant summer day. I call you out half-moon-- occupier of sister...
Nature
Poem
Certificate U

Silence is Night

By Richard L. Provencher on Mon, 02 Jul 2018

draws you in once was twilight now only the black and no longer bright just peaceful grace once was love with sidewalk space and now the memory of...
Love
Poem
Certificate PG
Cherry

Reality Has a Face

By Richard L. Provencher on Wed, 04 Jul 2018

Walked the beat for years before the shooting a mixed up affair and now a new role a mall cop – a private firm helped me be alive again. I thought he...
Surreal
Poem
Certificate PG

Goin' Fishin'

By Richard L. Provencher on Wed, 04 Jul 2018

is just an excuse to do some hiking beside a gravel road an earthy trail much softer on the feet – timothy seed brushing your leg the sound of...
Love
Poem
Certificate PG

FROM DAYS OF YORE

By Richard L. Provencher on Mon, 09 Jul 2018

I walked the seashore to seek my fortune where fighting ships did abound-- might was right and mouths of cannon eager for daylight where good folks...
Historical Fiction
Poem
Certificate U
1 likes

Circa 1958

By Richard L. Provencher on Wed, 11 Jul 2018

Ordered an egg roll with a buddy of mine spoke of how tough it was at home and other things— that mom was a waitress here like the one bringing our...
Autobiography
Poem
Certificate PG

LIFE PEELS

By Richard L. Provencher on Fri, 13 Jul 2018

like a banana with layers of twilight crossing your heart as a blue jay shrieks in the belly of a morning sun and canvas stacks in shelves by common...
Surreal
Poem
Certificate 12

A PIECE OF HEAVEN

By Richard L. Provencher on Sat, 14 Jul 2018

I desire Your laughter and worn sandals – I want to run and exalt Your name -- Jesus. I am a righteous person God created – one you wished me to be...
Spiritual
Poem
Certificate PG

FLAVOURS

By Richard L. Provencher on Mon, 16 Jul 2018

In a frenzy of winter-white frosty snow flits in windy lunges a mighty space let loose as an army of fluffy flakes.
Nature
Poem
Certificate U
Cherry

WE WALK IN SHADOWS

By Richard L. Provencher on Wed, 18 Jul 2018

that swell with sunset passing as seasons stack one above another-- celestial images scudding by passing summers and always cars whistling along at...
Nature
Poem
Certificate U

DISCOVERY

By Richard L. Provencher on Thu, 19 Jul 2018

I once lived in the world by myself— all covered in silence. Within the boundaries of life I discovered people who say they love you really love you...
Love
Poem
Certificate PG

JUST A LITTLE GIRL

By Richard L. Provencher on Fri, 20 Jul 2018

She was too young to understand the night came too soon for her to know now a baby’s on the way and a foster home the only way. He grew up that...
Surreal
Poem
Certificate PG

A DOG'S TALE

By Richard L. Provencher on Fri, 20 Jul 2018

A DOG’S TALE (c ) 2015-2018 By Esther and Richard Provencher ARRROOOUF! is a happy bark from Ace, a proud Black Labrador on his favorite corner of...
Children's
Story
Certificate U

A HUNTER AND DREAMS

By Richard L. Provencher on Sun, 22 Jul 2018

Morning dew was like a wet blanket wrapped around Matt’s shoulders, as he waited patiently among the sheltering shrubs alongside Cooking Lake,...
Other Fiction
Story
Certificate PG

Vacation Bible School (Book 2)

By Richard L. Provencher on Mon, 23 Jul 2018

Book 2 Theme “The Ten Commandments” in a Series of Five Themes. These ideas are available for any Church group to utilize for their own programs...
Spiritual
Other
Certificate U

LET THE HORSES RUN

By Richard L. Provencher on Mon, 23 Jul 2018

and taste the snap of day with a firmness of legs built for letting loose among a spirit of wind and pace. A mane of black flows as the purest of...
Love
Poem
Certificate U

WHAT I SEE AND DON'T

By Richard L. Provencher on Fri, 27 Jul 2018

The crack of sudden thunder escalates river’s roar tumbling showers pelting a tourist-filled boat below majestic Niagara Falls-- a loon’s lament...
Biography
Poem
Certificate U

ARE YOU FREE

By Richard L. Provencher on Sun, 29 Jul 2018

when the air about you is as fresh as a newly dropped cow patty? That gulp of air did cost you when your other sense was assailed by the aroma of the...
Rant
Poem
Certificate PG
Cherry

LIFE IS SIMPLE

By Richard L. Provencher on Sun, 29 Jul 2018

for the little twitchy chick-a-dee who flit-flops from twig to branch to the prize waiting for a busy beak at home among the grain in the feeder on...
Miscellaneous
Poem
Certificate U

EMBARRASSED 40

By Richard L. Provencher on Mon, 30 Jul 2018

Tried to make it to the edge of years to conquer the wall. I travel to any part of the world without music-- sing my own songs deal with mind...
Surreal
Poem
Certificate PG

PICNIC

By Richard L. Provencher on Tue, 31 Jul 2018

The chicken sure tasted good sitting here on the old blanket his eyes taking her in between bites. The sky spoke mountains of country music and the...
Love
Poem
Certificate U

I DREAMED ABOUT A GIRL

By Richard L. Provencher on Wed, 01 Aug 2018

I never met. She was a fox. She was beautiful with long hair – golden to her toes. And ruby red lips. I saw her on the Esplanade her skirt kind of...
Love
Poem
Certificate PG

SHOULD YOU HIIDE

By Richard L. Provencher on Thu, 09 Aug 2018

your fingers from the world the ones that reach cupboard-high to receive plates for guests -- or the ones which pick up a child in distress fallen on...
Love
Poem
Certificate U

I AM HOMELESS

By Richard L. Provencher on Sat, 11 Aug 2018

by trade and my voice at times -- gruff with sounds as a log crashing against a rock in a stream once silent in the forest at night. Quarters thrown...
Miscellaneous
Poem
Certificate U

LIVING

By Richard L. Provencher on Sun, 12 Aug 2018

Ain’t done living but that pain in my hip reminds me age is catching up and mountain climbing no longer on my bucket list. Today’s special ‘cause I...
Love
Poem
Certificate PG

A CONVERSATION WITH GOD

By Richard L. Provencher on Tue, 14 Aug 2018

God, why do you do so much for me? Because I want to. God, it’s hard for me to understand things. That is why I provide you with insight . Yes…but…...
Spiritual
Poem
Certificate U

WORDS

By Richard L. Provencher on Thu, 16 Aug 2018

have a life of their own especially when they get you down and pin your thoughts to the floor while re-creating the world you once lived in. Steps in...
Miscellaneous
Poem
Certificate U

THIS HOUSE

By Richard L. Provencher on Thu, 16 Aug 2018

from days far before the scent of fond memory shakes its hardy wooden frame ingloriously in the wind baked by the sun – shuttered from rain where a...
Biography
Poem
Certificate U

A JACKPINE

By Richard L. Provencher on Fri, 17 Aug 2018

costumes this peninsula of shore – as night-time silence escapes the clamor of a busy fisherman’s run with lobster traps and herring bait aligned...
Nature
Poem
Certificate U

WHEN A TREE

By Richard L. Provencher on Sat, 18 Aug 2018

falls – no longer will it stand pure and serene among a forest of bleached birch. Fir stalwart among the landscape. As plateaus of rock direct...
Nature
Poem
Certificate U
Cherry

ONCE UPON

By Richard L. Provencher on Sat, 18 Aug 2018

a day -- sunlight creates dreams and a surprise platter of spaghetti supper. I’m eight again in my mind and life is full-- I’m in love with the world.
Surreal
Poem
Certificate PG

HELP ME

By Richard L. Provencher on Sun, 19 Aug 2018

Image: 
disappear into the shadows where my face will no longer see the sins of Mankind so I may understand the pain that tries to grow within me– the pain...
Spiritual
Poem
Certificate PG

I WAS BORN

By Richard L. Provencher on Mon, 20 Aug 2018

to gurgle and coo at an early age and love mommy daddy too. Generations later at the cemetery: love you mom & dad.
Love
Poem
Certificate PG

AT WHAT PRICE

By Richard L. Provencher on Mon, 20 Aug 2018

fame with loads of green? An admiring audience on the New Jersey Boardwalk flashy cars and spirits a broken marriage with leftover children -- fame...
Opinion
Poem
Certificate PG

RAYMOND

By Richard L. Provencher on Wed, 22 Aug 2018

never asks for much a piece of land -- plants seed and a chance to prove his green thumb. He’s always on the move landscaping his thing -- a pink...
Miscellaneous
Poem
Certificate U

A CHEST

By Richard L. Provencher on Fri, 24 Aug 2018

of doubloons at rainbow’s end can easily occupy our minds. But the only treasure I have known is my wife since ’75.
Unclassified
Poem
Certificate PG

BIG TIME

By Richard L. Provencher on Fri, 24 Aug 2018

Biding time she pulls at her hair like someone itchy with cooties having spent too long in a 9 x 6 cell-- light staring in her eyes remembers the...
Surreal
Poem
Certificate PG

SUN

By Richard L. Provencher on Sat, 25 Aug 2018

broils the sky – teases my shades temperature- high and not to be denied the nature of change captures my skin.
Nature
Poem
Certificate U

EMPTY THE HOUSE

By Richard L. Provencher on Sun, 26 Aug 2018

of all its artifacts-- the souvenirs from Niagara pictures of Cape Breton and Prairies so flat Saskatchewan way. Where did the years go as I look at...
Biography
Poem
Certificate U

JUS' ME

By Richard L. Provencher on Wed, 29 Aug 2018

and my bottle oh sweet taste of wine. How it gurgles down my throat -- sloshes for a little more space. I lift to a higher elevation until – all gone...
Drama
Poem
Certificate PG

DON'T BIRDS KNOW

By Richard L. Provencher on Wed, 29 Aug 2018

they have wings to share with higher elevations that can rise to meet their needs. To soar anxiously like an eagle riding thrusts of thermals that...
Nature
Poem
Certificate U

I WANT TO DANCE

By Richard L. Provencher on Thu, 30 Aug 2018

at twilight’s door by the seashore on cool ocean sand. I begin to count those mighty stars winking at a little guy like me.
Nature
Poem
Certificate U

MOMMA'S

By Richard L. Provencher on Fri, 31 Aug 2018

waiting at home for her man he’s out there at one of the bars scorching back rye – straight. Can’t feel any more pain money’s all gone and back home...
Biography
Poem
Certificate PG

WE WILL TENT AGAIN

By Richard L. Provencher on Tue, 04 Sep 2018

The sun broils away as my feet greet an outside sky -- baby blue mirage my reward. Steps take me across familiar land – this trail a favourite and...
Nature
Poem
Certificate PG

IRASCIBLE

By Richard L. Provencher on Fri, 07 Sep 2018

with politicians who plagiarize my thoughts as I lift shoe leather one step at a time leading to my favourite side of the street. This one’s full of...
Love
Poem
Certificate PG

A STONE

By Richard L. Provencher on Sat, 08 Sep 2018

for a cat that once I knew its surface smooth found not so long ago on the shores of Northumberland Strait where first I trod as a little boy. Now...
Biography
Poem
Certificate U

LISTEN TO

By Richard L. Provencher on Tue, 11 Sep 2018

the abyss stroking darkness stretching closer to a murky bottom-- where treasure troves await brave ones in a fullness of awe. Gold and silver filled...
Surreal
Poem
Certificate PG

WHAT IS LOVE?

By Richard L. Provencher on Thu, 13 Sep 2018

T he touching— a kiss on the lips. Warmth by your side and living the fullness of time.
Love
Poem
Certificate U

SHUFFLES

By Richard L. Provencher on Sat, 15 Sep 2018

earned his nickname making rounds up and downtown-- hat in hand shoe leather squeaking in the wind and belly tight without ample food. Time to pause...
Miscellaneous
Poem
Certificate PG

THE SUN CRIED

By Richard L. Provencher on Sat, 15 Sep 2018

the day Minou passed away. It wasn’t the first time she felt anger from a neighbour’s wrath who didn’t like to see a feline munch on birds alighting...
Biography
Poem
Certificate PG

SLEEPY GEESE

By Richard L. Provencher on Sun, 16 Sep 2018

descend in waves of feathers their wings slowing a great sweep from distant spaces. Yesterday was tiresome plowing through buffeting wings but today...
Nature
Poem
Certificate U
Cherry

One Two Three Four

By Richard L. Provencher on Fri, 19 Oct 2018

five and six more deer straight as a pencil on autumn’s crunchy floor while morning sun says vamoose to a lingering mist whispering into far away.
Nature
Poem
Certificate U

Chilly Outside

By Richard L. Provencher on Sat, 20 Oct 2018

Crispy cool nature the brrr of October leaves fallen snow on the fly. A nd I want to feel snowflakes lick my face.
Nature
Poem
Certificate U

What to Do

By Richard L. Provencher on Sat, 20 Oct 2018

today? Lip-kiss my lady. Hurry-shop groceries. Buy sonny-boy a birthday gift. Eat slinky salmon steaks-- and thank you Lord for my life. My eclectic...
Biography
Poem
Certificate PG

From Roadside

By Richard L. Provencher on Sun, 21 Oct 2018

Cars and other wheel-rims flashlight the hyphenated highway. They have places to go. A family visit -- someone to kiss and other of life’s adventures...
Travel
Poem
Certificate U

The Bouvier

By Richard L. Provencher on Mon, 22 Oct 2018

pulls herself to full attention as she arises in the am shuffles purposefully to her awaiting doggie-bowl. Breakfast requests itself to provide...
Children's
Poem
Certificate U

Snowshoe Time

By Richard L. Provencher on Mon, 22 Oct 2018

There’s a bite in the wind and our snowshoes know the trail. We’ve done it many times before. And now snow falls at a rapid pace our faces hardened...
Nature
Poem
Certificate U

An Autumn of Leaves

By Richard L. Provencher on Thu, 25 Oct 2018

create a cradle of colour. From maple heights and journeys beyond a curlicue of shades rides a windy season. In a whisper of movement curled up edges...
Nature
Poem
Certificate U

I Wish I Was

By Richard L. Provencher on Thu, 25 Oct 2018

a flouncing snowflake-- takes chances and enters an atmosphere of uncertainty -- where landing on a lady is a gift – to press fair skin against my...
Love
Poem
Certificate PG

JESUS

By Richard L. Provencher on Fri, 26 Oct 2018

The Word is the same all bibles describe it-- about a man came to save, wipe out sin bring truth to the world and provide saving Grace, by giving up...
Spiritual
Poem
Certificate U

WE DID GO

By Richard L. Provencher on Sat, 27 Oct 2018

for a ride at a windy pace lake’s current carousing like a runaway bat --shadows above copious stands of trembling aspen, with leaves as golden bells...
Nature
Poem
Certificate U

ORPHAN BOY

By Richard L. Provencher on Mon, 29 Oct 2018

awakens with a start places warm toes on cold floor planks thinks – a new foster home. He’s brought nothing but trouble to all the others yet kind...
Children's
Poem
Certificate PG

LET THE GAME BEGIN

By Richard L. Provencher on Mon, 29 Oct 2018

Locks the front door-- shopping was tiring but saved enough zing for their weekly evening – and tonight it is. Close the curtains then off the lights...
Romance
Poem
Certificate PG

LABYRINTH

By Richard L. Provencher on Tue, 30 Oct 2018

Words have a life of their own. Often they get you down and pin you to the floor. They can re-create the world you once lived in.
Philosophy
Poem
Certificate PG

EACH MOMENT

By Richard L. Provencher on Tue, 30 Oct 2018

is a dust particle of time a movement a breath a sneeze and we learn to adapt to circumstances. A sickness or disease may threaten our life and only...
Rant
Poem
Certificate PG
Cherry

GROWING OLDER

By Richard L. Provencher on Wed, 31 Oct 2018

with the one you love is a blessing – not always do the sparks hang around your heart like times before but sufficient is a look a touch and words...
Romance
Poem
Certificate U

ONCE

By Richard L. Provencher on Fri, 02 Nov 2018

I had a dream-- to cure ills in all mankind: cancel out any wars feed the poor enrich smart ones tally those who care and find a soul mate. I did.
Fantasy
Poem
Certificate U
1 likes

WHAT I SEE

By Richard L. Provencher on Sat, 03 Nov 2018

from a sheltered porch (as everyone slumbers) is a sky of glittering diamonds sifting through shadows that linger across layers of mountain green...
Nature
Poem
Certificate U

I SHUFFLED

By Richard L. Provencher on Sat, 03 Nov 2018

a deck of cards and one spilled onto the floor reminding us of our loner-child who lived on his own terms in a sad state of torment misbehaving--...
Autobiography
Poem
Certificate PG

THE YOUNG AT WAR

By Richard L. Provencher on Sat, 03 Nov 2018

with drugs. And booze and everything not so nice. How appropriate the songs for today’s folly and good times. He was a boy in a man’s desire to shock...
Autobiography
Poem
Certificate PG

I'M GOING TO LIVE

By Richard L. Provencher on Mon, 05 Nov 2018

FOREVER shouted a boy of ten to his friend as they finished wrestling in the backyard. They were guessing what age each of their mom’s were and...
Children's
Poem
Certificate U

NATURE

By Richard L. Provencher on Wed, 07 Nov 2018

is a swirl of feathers and hooves under blue and wind. Trees to ascend – tasting fish rocks to climb land to tent on claiming stars at night. Animals...
Nature
Poem
Certificate U

I SHUFFLED (2)

By Richard L. Provencher on Thu, 08 Nov 2018

a deck of cards and one spilled onto the floor it landed with a smack reminding us of a child we knew who lived for a while in such a sad life –...
Autobiography
Poem
Certificate PG

A LETTER TO MOMMA

By Richard L. Provencher on Fri, 09 Nov 2018

Had a bad day -- teasing a friend Mona (she’s cute) got me a 5 paragraph detention to turn in. You remember Billy- Bob? Well he still bullies people...
Children's
Poem
Certificate U

GROAN AND MOAN

By Richard L. Provencher on Sat, 10 Nov 2018

Mornin’ already I fretted throwing covers aside. Finally up the anti-health morons shuddered as I thrust arthritic tootsies into cold slippers. He’s...
Surreal
Poem
Certificate PG

WHERE DO YOUNG MEN GO

By Richard L. Provencher on Sat, 10 Nov 2018

when they get older? Do they disappear from public’s eye afar from family and friends too soon? His gait is slow as wrinkles grow yet within an aged...
Miscellaneous
Poem
Certificate PG

SUNSET'S LAMENT

By Richard L. Provencher on Sat, 10 Nov 2018

is temperamental. Shades of skin in colour raise across the horizon into strips of awesomeness. Patience in the moment echoes that sky-- immediate...
Nature
Poem
Certificate U

DID MOMMA

By Richard L. Provencher on Tue, 13 Nov 2018

get the love she needed from my daddy who only came home by and by? The War they say and why he could only stay awhile. Too young to understand and...
Autobiography
Poem
Certificate PG
1 likes

IT WAS A NIGHT

By Richard L. Provencher on Tue, 13 Nov 2018

LIKE THIS I last saw Irene snow creeping across our backyard and quickly growing into larger crystals. She was a looker in my thirteen year old eyes...
Romance
Poem
Certificate PG

THREE DEER

By Richard L. Provencher on Wed, 14 Nov 2018

are a tripod of movement nibbling happily on half-frozen apples— fallen ones plucked swiftly from Autumn ground by creatures of Tundra-- an October...
Nature
Poem
Certificate U

LET THE SEASONS

By Richard L. Provencher on Thu, 15 Nov 2018

call by name – come wind and rain and everything not so nice – come snow and add to my chores. Your banks pile higher than my snowshoes can muster...
Nature
Poem
Certificate U

A Long Term Care Facility

By Richard L. Provencher on Sat, 17 Nov 2018

“How great Thou art” a resident whispers aware of His presence since days long ago in Sunday School lessons-- she knows she’ll be entering a heavenly...
Surreal
Poem
Certificate PG

WOLF

By Richard L. Provencher on Mon, 19 Nov 2018

“No one knew what the Alpha intended. Perhaps he was just inquisitive or, after chasing a rabbit for fun, decided to explore this new territory.”...
Biography
Story
Certificate PG
Cherry

Pages of Rage

By Richard L. Provencher on Fri, 23 Nov 2018

I hear liquor on his breath dad wrestling with the door fingers scratching wood-- painting it with curses. Falls down couple of times before making...
Love
Biography
Certificate PG

King Tut

By Richard L. Provencher on Sun, 25 Nov 2018

A man in a boy’s body meant divinity— Guardians claimed he was above all in his kingdom. His was the choice of life and it came to pass a servant...
Historical Fiction
Poem
Certificate PG
1 likes

Risk-Taker

By Richard L. Provencher on Sun, 25 Nov 2018

Slinking through the grass I crept close enough to observe a doe and a young one resting in the sun by a pond its glimmer backed by a forest of fir...
Nature
Poem
Certificate U

Today I Heard

By Richard L. Provencher on Mon, 26 Nov 2018

the magic of an ocean cry out my name: You bring the French fries and I’ll provide salt-- then you’ll see the magnificence of my scenery. Foam-topped...
Surreal
Poem
Certificate PG

Country Singer 2

By Richard L. Provencher on Mon, 26 Nov 2018

You must have been there when I was young and lived the songs you now sing-- about growing up sad and being picked last for a backyard team -- a...
Biography
Poem
Certificate PG

A Beautiful Black Man

By Richard L. Provencher on Wed, 28 Nov 2018

sang a song and painfully played his piano for me. Savagely deformed fingers moved as a baby’s lullaby tickling across the keys in an arthritic dance...
Miscellaneous
Poem
Certificate U
Cherry

The Beginning of the Rainbow

By Richard L. Provencher on Fri, 30 Nov 2018

A long time ago a legend was told about a Pot of Gold at the end of a rainbow. And about two young boys who dreamed about finding that treasure...
Children's
Story
Certificate U

Time For a Chuckle

By Richard L. Provencher on Fri, 30 Nov 2018

Little did I know a fishing day years ago would provide a memory of chuckles “If only I had a camera then,” my wife said about the occasion. Shortly...
Humour
Biography
Certificate U

Inferno

By Richard L. Provencher on Sat, 01 Dec 2018

Claws of fire inherit the sky and turn it asunder laying claim to its territory. As sunfire claimed the sky -- its remnants claim the stars and dots...
Surreal
Poem
Certificate PG

People of the Dark

By Richard L. Provencher on Mon, 03 Dec 2018

are silhouettes of goodness. Once a part of the greater whole a sector of community who cared... circumstances led them to crime – stealing purses...
Surreal
Other
Certificate 18
1 likes

Walk About

By Richard L. Provencher on Mon, 03 Dec 2018

I saw a lady walking a dog – slowly reminiscing. Leaves trembling from their branches in descent.
Drama
Poem
Certificate U

The Gunpowder Trees

By Richard L. Provencher on Wed, 05 Dec 2018

resist the will of men. They survive any surrender to pollution. They don’t understand why mankind is at the mercy of lumber barons. Unknown is an...
Nature
Poem
Certificate U
1 likes

All I Ever Got

By Richard L. Provencher on Mon, 10 Dec 2018

was visions at night and morning feet walking to my wife planting a kiss on her pretty face. Making breakfast with arms that move and swinging to...
Miscellaneous
Poem
Certificate PG

He Reads

By Richard L. Provencher on Tue, 11 Dec 2018

his Bible in the cusp of early morning even though words come halting-slow. After a full arising – washes & dresses followed by toast and coffee...
Autobiography
Poem
Certificate U

The Angel and the Cygnet (2)

By Richard L. Provencher on Thu, 13 Dec 2018

One day a bright white dot seemed to be falling from the blue sky. Birds and fowl at the pond looked up guessing it was a large bird. Instead she is...
Fantasy
Story
Certificate PG

The Beaten Path

By Richard L. Provencher on Fri, 14 Dec 2018

The Beaten Path When challenges in life threaten to overwhelm me I pup-tent on a three-acre island on Economy Lake, Nova Scotia. Its quarter mile...
Nature
Biography
Certificate U
1 likes

Oh Royal Insignia

By Richard L. Provencher on Sat, 15 Dec 2018

of an unchartered sweep of forest baring bones o n mineral ridges. I heard about untold mysteries yet to unfold and long to share the raucous joy of...
Nature
Poem
Certificate U

Heard Momma Crying

By Richard L. Provencher on Wed, 19 Dec 2018

last night – dad’s not home again. We left the table and went to bed early – his plate full of beans and wieners our usual fare left on the table. He...
Biography
Poem
Certificate PG

I Grew Up

By Richard L. Provencher on Wed, 19 Dec 2018

I Grew Up in a neighbourhood of wounds – returned veterans from WW 11 who brought home souvenirs of war – missing arms and legs. Suffering PTSD and...
Autobiography
Poem
Certificate PG

ThisYoungMan

By Richard L. Provencher on Sat, 22 Dec 2018

in grocery-clerk mode is fully alert as a metronome of conversation. An icon in organized action – eye contact and hand quickness packing foodstuffs...
Biography
Poem
Certificate U

I Would Rather

By Richard L. Provencher on Sat, 22 Dec 2018

be a colourful smile than a nasty attitude upon your back so I may uplift with yellow and green to lift you high upon this day. Yes I can be bright...
Romance
Poem
Certificate U

A Rose in Blossom 2

By Richard L. Provencher on Sat, 22 Dec 2018

A whisper above her wheel chair creates its own world. Later on she’ll remember He was here an hour -- perhaps a week ago -- Alzheimer’s digging...
Spiritual
Poem
Certificate PG

A Face in the Clouds

By Richard L. Provencher on Mon, 24 Dec 2018

"A fishing trip will be good for you," mom said. "You never go anywhere anymore. This is your chance to get out in the woods. Now scoot." James didn'...
Children's
Story
Certificate U

Sit Tall in the Saddle

By Richard L. Provencher on Mon, 24 Dec 2018

and watch morning’s light shuffle across the herd moving lazily with moos accompanying their gladness for a mouthful of grass. Time to check for...
Western
Story
Certificate U

Grandpa

By Richard L. Provencher on Sat, 29 Dec 2018

said there would be days like this. Soft snow – fluffy crystals overcoming each press of snowshoe. He gave me this set – Algonquin style he said. The...
Biography
Poem
Certificate U

Look Around

By Richard L. Provencher on Sun, 30 Dec 2018

and view personal gems which adorn our apt walls- pictures and cards plus two crow feathers on a trail we hiked. Oh the memories: one son &...
Autobiography
Poem
Certificate U

The Young Man

By Richard L. Provencher on Tue, 01 Jan 2019

at the grocery counter regales customers in a metronome of conversation and actions eye contact and quickness placing groceries in bags – tallying...
Biography
Poem
Certificate U

Winter's Challenge

By Richard L. Provencher on Tue, 01 Jan 2019

Snowflakes sky-high in drifts of white furrows shuffle across pastures once green with envy. Corn stalks higher than a kite absorbed rain and windy...
Nature
Poem
Certificate U

Yikes

By Richard L. Provencher on Wed, 09 Jan 2019

It was a perfect night for anyone seeking a comfortable sleep. Birds and other creatures of the dark were in pause mode, as if something unusual was...
Surreal
Story
Certificate PG

Let

By Richard L. Provencher on Fri, 18 Jan 2019

Let the seasons set the table: When Spring beckons a soft kiss of windy spirit streams with joy gurgles -- poised for glory. Summer brings sunny ways...
Nature
Poem
Certificate U

Just

By Richard L. Provencher on Sat, 19 Jan 2019

a little boy is all— can’t blame him for tears that fall. A bully on his back again – broke his glasses in two this morning at school year 1952— the...
Autobiography
Poem
Certificate U

The Sky

By Richard L. Provencher on Sun, 20 Jan 2019

creates a soufflé of rugged landscape its features like the moon that surrounds— a menu of trees and snow banks branches marking a trail of windy...
Nature
Poem
Certificate U

A Menu

By Richard L. Provencher on Wed, 23 Jan 2019

is a reminder of various events from under a daily sky: one trout broke my line -- escape at the top of his list; shaggy dog and a little boy. Face-...
Nature
Poem
Certificate U

Thank You For

By Richard L. Provencher on Thu, 24 Jan 2019

noticing me. I am not used to that. I am sure no one can see me. When I look in the mirror I see – nothing. Mother said it is a phase. Papa said such...
Surreal
Poem
Certificate PG

Bring the Mop

By Richard L. Provencher on Fri, 25 Jan 2019

Gots to get goin’ (so I can save the world—hah) dustin’ time at neighbor’s today a load upon my asthma. But grandkids need shoes new ones this time...
Other Fiction
Poem
Certificate U

The Pretender

By Richard L. Provencher on Tue, 29 Jan 2019

He is cautious on the sidewalk— side to side. A little shaky holding up a pole. White it is prodding the air before him. Must be new to the...
Biography
Poem
Certificate U

Hi

By Richard L. Provencher on Tue, 29 Jan 2019

Saw this man laying on the bench not the first time either this week. He stared and stared each time penetrating and I ignored him who smelled and...
Love
Poem
Certificate PG

Touch the Sky (revised)

By Richard L. Provencher on Tue, 05 Feb 2019

From the finest trees icicle-branches straddle roadway’s rush to the end of land where somewhere never ends.
Nature
Poem
Certificate U

A Smell of Country

By Richard L. Provencher on Tue, 05 Feb 2019

There is nary a moment when wind does not blow over the little town in a sweet valley far below. Always a hint of wildness in woods sheltering like a...
Philosophy
Poem
Certificate PG

I Can See

By Richard L. Provencher on Fri, 08 Feb 2019

I can see the sky when I hold my head high I can see stars watching over me I can feel tears when I cross the line I can see a smile when you come to...
Love
Poem
Certificate PG

A Blessing

By Richard L. Provencher on Fri, 08 Feb 2019

Setting aside the snowshoes, I paused to catch my breath. Hiking in sub-zero weather does that to you. It’s as if air from the lungs has so many...
Unclassified
Story
Certificate U

I See Bones

By Richard L. Provencher on Fri, 08 Feb 2019

When I see pastures I see bones – of settlers and families once occupying this land – with sweat through toil where potatoes and corn and vegetables...
Historical Fiction
Poem
Certificate U

Brrrrr

By Richard L. Provencher on Tue, 12 Feb 2019

(This poem acknowledges a parade of snow-ice storms descending upon Nova Scotia lately). Morning buried my feet in chills – was it really -21C as the...
Fantasy
Poem
Certificate U
1 likes

Interlude

By Richard L. Provencher on Sat, 16 Feb 2019

During a little chat with Jesus I asked why it’s so hard – my Pastoral life spent praising His name into a conversation. Today’s world is filled with...
Spiritual
Other
Certificate PG

8 AM Again

By Richard L. Provencher on Thu, 21 Feb 2019

Spotted my next door neighbour in his morning ritual – cig and a coffee and a deep breath of smoke whispering away with the wind followed by a gulp...
Miscellaneous
Poem
Certificate U

The Moaning

By Richard L. Provencher on Mon, 25 Feb 2019

dove cuddles inside his collection of sounds to meet any need upon urgent demand: today he may be moaning for a missing love – a forgotten perch even...
Nature
Poem
Certificate U

He's Just a Whisper

By Richard L. Provencher on Wed, 27 Feb 2019

from boxer days when his name was boss on the marquee of a guy in an ocean of sharks. His stature on the street allows other homeless souls to flee...
Surreal
Poem
Certificate PG

Leaves of Autumn

By Richard L. Provencher on Wed, 27 Feb 2019

are adrift on Autumn’s waterfall of colour and Poplar leaves tinkle like bells during afternoon’s breath.Gentle soundings create a softness within my...
Spiritual
Poem
Certificate PG

The Moaning Dove 2

By Richard L. Provencher on Fri, 01 Mar 2019

I pay attention with subdued breath as heartfelt echoes reach into my spirit and I arise eagerly. His callings may be for a wayward love or friends...
Nature
Poem
Certificate U

The Trees Reach

By Richard L. Provencher on Thu, 07 Mar 2019

a whole lot taller than pop sickle sticks their branches tearing at your jacket when passing by. They hope to be a friend ‘cause it can be a little...
Surreal
Poem
Certificate U

The Blue Jay

By Richard L. Provencher on Sat, 09 Mar 2019

stood rigidly on the snow laying thinly on a backyard porch. The sun beat gently on its puffed up chest – blue and white stood out on his layer of...
Nature
Poem
Certificate U

Rouyn Noranda Strike

By Richard L. Provencher on Sun, 10 Mar 2019

During the year of ’54 households felt the sting of less food after months of income losses. A strike meant everything was at a standstill in town-...
Autobiography
Poem
Certificate U

I Wish

By Richard L. Provencher on Mon, 11 Mar 2019

I was far-seeing: a moon beam path through darknes -- gurgling rivulets aside ancient paths pebbles to hinder rabbits escaping quickly an owl who...
Nature
Poem
Certificate U

The Sky

By Richard L. Provencher on Thu, 14 Mar 2019

is stirring from gentle swoops similar to airplane wings lazily approaching land base. The creature reaches a background of snow in a valley of...
Nature
Poem
Certificate U

This Older Man

By Richard L. Provencher on Sun, 17 Mar 2019

sought comfort in those evening colours. Like a bowl of mom’s porridge the sky rippled across his view saluting the end of another worthwhile day...
Biography
Poem
Certificate U

A Poem for Eleanor

By Richard L. Provencher on Wed, 20 Mar 2019

She’s a precious lady this dear one with many nursing home friends who love her. Their chats joining laughter in a gallop along the hallways. Pals...
Spiritual
Poem
Certificate U
1 likes

Let Me In

By Richard L. Provencher on Sat, 23 Mar 2019

I want to touch your bruises and the way we felt last night. No questions just memories of the time you read my own pain.
Love
Poem
Certificate PG

I WAS BORN

By Richard L. Provencher on Sat, 23 Mar 2019

in a place where we had no voice-- that was the rule of law poor vs the rich and powerful only way to overcome speak out and show your badge of...
Miscellaneous
Poem
Certificate PG
Cherry

The Long Road Home

By Richard L. Provencher on Wed, 03 Apr 2019

begins with a little boy and his dog Prince both skipping along a gravel road. Cars are few -- money is a dream and allowances unknown. Life is...
Autobiography
Poem
Certificate U

Joy! Joy! Joy!

By Richard L. Provencher on Thu, 04 Apr 2019

Joy! Joy! Joy I reach up and snatch within a glut of sunbeams one bright gem glows in my palm as I press it to my heart its glint a warm catch. (c)...
Nature
Poem
Certificate U

Read His Bible

By Richard L. Provencher on Sat, 06 Apr 2019

on the back porch. Saw Jesus in all he knew – especially in Dad once a raging whiskey-man and finally during elder years found something new. Now dad...
Spiritual
Poem
Certificate PG

I Wish

By Richard L. Provencher on Sun, 07 Apr 2019

we could be inside each other – to see what others see to feel what others feel to sense what the world expects. Love from sacrifice – companionship...
Love
Poem
Certificate PG

Menu

By Richard L. Provencher on Mon, 08 Apr 2019

He could not bear the slash of words that reminded him of faults – stole from brothers and sister needed cash for treats and such. He was a smart...
Biography
Poem
Certificate PG

This Life

By Richard L. Provencher on Sat, 13 Apr 2019

Turning grey is part of the bargain – no favourites upon this land of life – where chicks a dee dee count each day with delight as I sit and watch...
Nature
Poem
Certificate U

She Looks Great

By Richard L. Provencher on Sun, 14 Apr 2019

in her new top with colours that would make any Monarch butterfly flutter with envy. And she’s my dear one who knows how to complete a dancing prance...
Love
Poem
Certificate U
Cherry

When First Snow

By Richard L. Provencher on Sun, 05 May 2019

falls-- the forest-world pauses balanced between Autumn and Winter as flurries appear in waves of filtered white their chilly facade teasing the...
Nature
Poem
Certificate U

There's Something

By Richard L. Provencher on Sun, 05 May 2019

special in the air. Listen I hear it – the sound of a heartbeat. Mine. Just a few minutes ago the bike was fine covering kms. on the trail sun on my...
Spiritual
Poem
Certificate U

A Wolf

By Richard L. Provencher on Tue, 07 May 2019

No one knows any wolf’s intentions. Perhaps this one was just traveling about for fun. Or, callings from the pack spurred him into different...
Drama
Autobiography
Non-fiction
Certificate PG

A Country Life

By Richard L. Provencher on Wed, 08 May 2019

Sketch an outline of an acreage -- where people live and chickens cows horses and a llama or two do the same-- with a nice house porch and a huge...
Miscellaneous
Poem
Certificate U

Kool Kat

By Richard L. Provencher on Sun, 19 May 2019

A traffic tie-up corner of Prince and Forest. Now he patiently awaits the jumble of metal and rubber to dis-engage from paths created by streaks of...
Drama
Poem
Certificate U

At Lake Babine BC

By Richard L. Provencher on Sun, 19 May 2019

A 115 HP Legend Extreme slaps the current of Lake Babine with a prow determined to browse by Bear Island. You can hear faintly grizzly bear growls...
Nature
Poem
Certificate PG
1 likes
Cherry

Older Men Talking

By Richard L. Provencher on Thu, 23 May 2019

like young boys again gathered ‘round a TV set in the nursing home sharing glory-stories of way back when... fishing gab was number one and a fishing...
Humour
Poem
Certificate PG

Left Behind

By Richard L. Provencher on Sun, 26 May 2019

Flitting in ecstasy a young hummingbird quick as lightning bolts from flower to feeder a beauty carrying scent in spite of lateness from a warm...
Nature
Poem
Certificate U
1 likes

Catharsis

By Richard L. Provencher on Tue, 28 May 2019

Lions roar and humans try to remain calm jagged nerves innocent to a beast simply expressing himself at the zoo. I return home in a state of...
Autobiography
Poem
Certificate PG

The Chill

By Richard L. Provencher on Fri, 31 May 2019

surrounds me clings to these bones since my attire does not protect sufficiently. Shiver as I plod through overnight snow. It delivers me from my...
Autobiography
Poem
Certificate U

Gold

By Richard L. Provencher on Sat, 01 Jun 2019

in McQuarries Creek BC runs slim between hills of old – dropping to gentler plains: a lone prospector bends low edging his pan into rock-mud...
Autobiography
Poem
Certificate U

Last Night

By Richard L. Provencher on Mon, 03 Jun 2019

I heard an evil voice manifest itself through words of vulgar intentions – they stabbed and flirted with a person’s heart once created of gold and...
Spiritual
Poem
Certificate PG

Left Behind 2

By Richard L. Provencher on Thu, 06 Jun 2019

Flitting in ecstasy a young hummingbird quick as lightning bolts from flower to feeder a scent- carrying beauty spites the lateness of a colourful...
Nature
Poem
Certificate U

Never Alone

By Richard L. Provencher on Sat, 08 Jun 2019

is she -- hidden within her babbling voice content on a morning walk with groceries tied to a walker – purse alongside. One step then another (...
Unclassified
Poem
Certificate U

What is Love?

By Richard L. Provencher on Sun, 21 Jun 2020

Is it a butterfly kiss on the cheek a touch on the face for a loved one a word spoken to inspire and encourage a sharing of friendship and other...
Love
Poem
Certificate U

Snowstorm

By Richard L. Provencher on Tue, 28 Jul 2020

Wonder came upon the land in undulating waves - as crystals formed from the sun and rain. Now riding the wind an avalanche sweeps across a valley...
Nature
Poem
Certificate U
Cherry

Be

By Richard L. Provencher on Tue, 11 Aug 2020

so close to your wife a whisper could not get between you.
Love
Poem
Certificate PG
2 likes

Twilight's Embrace

By Richard L. Provencher on Tue, 22 Sep 2020

Cold. The landscape is a paste of white-wash. Covers shrubs and escape-routes. Moles and other creatures awakened to the fact winter has come. Shiver...
Nature
Poem
Certificate U

A Wholesome Threesome

By Richard L. Provencher on Fri, 09 Oct 2020

THE SINGER wrote a jigger of a song- adjusts his string guitar and teases eager lips as a tune escapes around the bay. We listen to its charm from a...
Miscellaneous
Poem
Certificate PG

Orphan Boy

By Richard L. Provencher on Sun, 11 Oct 2020

awakes from a fanciful dream sits up and places bony toes on the floor. The sun shines too brightly into morning eyes- takes a moment to think. A new...
Children's
Poem
Certificate U
Cherry

The Red

By Richard L. Provencher on Wed, 21 Oct 2020

in October soaks up my spirit as falling leaves unmask the armour of maple trees in the sunlight and I gasp in awe at the tumbling array of shapes...
Nature
Poem
Certificate U
Cherry

Marriage

By Richard L. Provencher on Mon, 26 Oct 2020

When the sky is falling and the clouds come tumbling down – you are there and when our children drive us from here to there in unholy abandon you are...
Love
Poem
Certificate PG
1 likes

Sometimes

By Richard L. Provencher on Sat, 07 Nov 2020

I forget to tell you I love you- or touch your hair so soft as often as I can. And when I do remember all of me is in your basket of caring and...
Romance
Poem
Certificate PG
Cherry

Child of Smiles

By Richard L. Provencher on Sun, 06 Dec 2020

The sky is like a warm smile – it breathes on me and forest smells cover me from the wind. I am like a tree a white birch tall and proud – adding...
Children's
Poem
Certificate U

The Sandman is On the Way

By Richard L. Provencher on Sun, 13 Dec 2020

My eyes alight with pleasure at the going down of the sun – glistening shivers of light pretending not tired nor needing peaceful rest but wanting to...
Nature
Poem
Certificate U

3 Shorties

By Richard L. Provencher on Thu, 24 Dec 2020

A Natural Element It gathers in windy abundance from Western Canada boldly as a hunting eagle whistling along in a flotilla of wild activity as snow...
Miscellaneous
Poem
Certificate PG
1 likes

A Language of Life

By Richard L. Provencher on Fri, 25 Dec 2020

We speak of family of blood & bones and marrow- love at its best generations ago and the experiences of life embedded in their DNA. And I am one...
Miscellaneous
Poem
Certificate PG

Back and Forth

By Richard L. Provencher on Wed, 30 Dec 2020

From past to present makes me smile how we dillied and dallied with time by our side. The past held many vigorous moments and in later years so glad...
Biography
Poem
Certificate U

Pour Me Another

By Richard L. Provencher on Sat, 02 Jan 2021

for the things I’ve said deeds past done and promises made back of today. I did try my dear to fulfill promises made. I proved it so – we married and...
Miscellaneous
Poem
Certificate PG

Talk to Me

By Richard L. Provencher on Mon, 01 Mar 2021

Don’t look at me like that as I bend down to sit and stare at your physique you darling pile of limbs which branch out upon a small clot of land...
Surreal
Poem
Certificate PG

There Is

By Richard L. Provencher on Sat, 06 Mar 2021

a yawn in his voice as he sprints down 13 steps and soon the scent of bacon and eggs saturate his space. Sounds from three children above as they...
Children's
Poem
Certificate U
Cherry

The Last One

By Richard L. Provencher on Tue, 11 May 2021

The Last One Saturday is what I waited for all week. Dad’s away in Seven Islands --- at the mine. No more work here in Noranda Copper for now. Mom’s...
Autobiography
Non-fiction
Certificate PG

I Found

By Richard L. Provencher on Sun, 30 May 2021

I Found youth in the colour of your eyes those brown silhouettes of caring and love same as a farmer has for his crops. A shower of energy and beauty...
Love
Poem
Certificate PG

A Proud Pheasant

By Richard L. Provencher on Thu, 03 Jun 2021

A Proud Pheasant perches huffily upon his royal hump within the pasture- his kingdom begins when he decides to take a launch below. Where are your...
Nature
Poem
Certificate U

The Sun Escapes

By Richard L. Provencher on Thu, 24 Jun 2021

The Sun Escapes into the horizon. I see spaces within the cover of trees splashes of colour forming a kaleidoscope of patterns. Together their quilt...
Nature
Poem
Certificate U

Rage in the West

By Richard L. Provencher on Wed, 28 Jul 2021

The fire is on a rage of destination eschewing skeletons and other innocence now shards of outer skin into burnt dust and the wind ts pushing its...
Nature
Poem
Certificate PG

Does He Love Me Too?

By Richard L. Provencher on Mon, 09 Aug 2021

Does He Love Me Too? Homeless is a word full of tears with memories that dominate- the way it was family & friends and a cat that purred with a...
Miscellaneous
Poem
Certificate PG

A Smokestack

By Richard L. Provencher on Sat, 20 Nov 2021

A Smokestack of clouds sweep across the horizon emulating a warm wood stove surrounding coldness in the air yet they really are an advance warning...
Nature
Poem
Certificate U

Panorama

By Richard L. Provencher on Thu, 25 Nov 2021

Where will I go when the frogs are taken away? I live in a land where might is not always right. Five years old and full of wisdom. Fling your hands...
Journal
Poem
Certificate U
2 likes

Troy Needs Help

By Richard L. Provencher on Thu, 16 Dec 2021

A Storybook for ages 5-8 Word Count = 773 Troy could barely see Dad in the falling snow. It was like looking through his bedroom window blinds. Why...
Children's
Story
Certificate U
1 likes

Peaches & White

By Richard L. Provencher on Sun, 02 Jan 2022

Peaches & White are such a delight- its taste sweet and in winter the snow is boss. Each farmer so proud of their yield rain and sun cooperating...
Nature
Poem
Certificate U

Snowballs in the Making

By Richard L. Provencher on Tue, 11 Jan 2022

Tarry me not as falling crystals fill my facial-space and I rush in hurried motions across a slide of sidewalk ice avoiding clusters of people also...
Nature
Poem
Certificate U

A Kingly Sight

By Richard L. Provencher on Wed, 27 Apr 2022

I watch him that soul of a once legend who cared for others with good deeds through a heart of gold everyone chimed- now relegated to a manual wheel...
Miscellaneous
Poem
Certificate U
Cherry

Looking Up

By Richard L. Provencher on Sun, 05 Jun 2022

Such greatness in a movement of silvery branches – your silhouette against a rocky crest led me to this solemn space where sounds of trickling...
Nature
Poem
Certificate U
1 likes
Cherry

The Way It Is

By Richard L. Provencher on Thu, 30 Jun 2022

Sometimes I feel like a cloud seeking a place to plant my space and be seen by kids laying on their backs looking up for shapes in my bulk- the same...
Biography
Poem
Certificate U

105 Years Young

By Richard L. Provencher on Fri, 08 Jul 2022

I see love on her face eyes embedded in skin as a bouquet of caring full of passion. Age is not really seen as she smiles with natural teeth- do turn...
Love
Poem
Certificate U

Recovery

By Richard L. Provencher on Wed, 27 Jul 2022

Did I lose my girl to my best friend a cool cat who has it all – good luck – rich parents’ 2 nd car and best clothes for a high school kid in his 14...
Love
Poem
Certificate PG

No Reason

By Richard L. Provencher on Tue, 02 Aug 2022

to lie again since I met you- like I did when I was single & told friends I was all right but really not so since the world overcame me and I...
Love
Poem
Certificate PG

All That Is About

By Richard L. Provencher on Mon, 12 Sep 2022

When the stars share their shining upon me I am quivering with delight- when the deer smile at me with a wide look of innocence I am grateful for...
Nature
Poem
Certificate U

Look Up-Up

By Richard L. Provencher on Mon, 19 Sep 2022

Trembling Aspens alert in the middle of a restless wind are anxious sensing Winter is on the way- in the upper regions a milieu of crystals begin...
Nature
Poem
Certificate U

Mysterious Times

By Richard L. Provencher on Sat, 08 Oct 2022

It’s dark. The tent is like a pimple beside lake shore. Mosquitoes absent themselves from windy space devoid of trees & grass. That sound. Leaves...
Nature
Poem
Certificate U

I See You

By Richard L. Provencher on Sun, 16 Oct 2022

Blue Jay of Autumn resplendent in blue & white- a calico carpet of leaves provide a kaleidoscope for royal movements as you prance & dance...
Nature
Poem
Certificate U
1 likes

Designed to Erase

By Richard L. Provencher on Tue, 01 Nov 2022

Raucous and trembling Fiona embraces a bullying style a storm of wind and rain out of control & during the melee there appears to be a brief...
Nature
Poem
Certificate PG
Cherry

Eagle-Talk

By Richard L. Provencher on Wed, 02 Nov 2022

I am a whisper in the breeze a shadow of speed an updraft of glory-wind snatched me from a highway of mountain cliff now diving at missile speed I...
Nature
Poem
Certificate U
2 likes

The Highway

By Richard L. Provencher on Wed, 28 Dec 2022

The Highway seems forever as it crosses the land on a ribbon of black top- rumbling wheels a-turning cry victory to the disdain of environmentalists...
Nature
Poem
Certificate PG

Momma Knows

By Richard L. Provencher on Wed, 11 Jan 2023

Gid in the house boy & leave yer muddy boots on the porch- Then come quick & bring me a tall glass of water- git cracking boy ‘cause my...
Miscellaneous
Poem
Certificate U

Weather

By Richard L. Provencher on Thu, 12 Jan 2023

brought chilly chat & ice-slipping day white crystals surrounding- we ought to dress warmly breathe mist boldly- & listen to those we love.
Nature
Poem
Certificate U

Mama - love me

By Richard L. Provencher on Tue, 17 Jan 2023

Rock me like a little baby should be with the smell of your skin against my face & the sweep of your hand across my tiny back my pudgy toes...
Nature
Poem
Certificate U

A Poem of Simplicity

By Richard L. Provencher on Wed, 01 Feb 2023

April rain means a storm of spattering growth and intensity dripping branches on a journey with one direction -down like tear-drops on trembling...
Nature
Poem
Certificate U

Falling Angel

By Richard L. Provencher on Sun, 05 Feb 2023

It was an early misty morning when Lily crashed into a Birch tree – such hard wood & she lay quietly on the ground. Forest creatures gathered...
Children's
Poem
Certificate PG

Pulsating Among Daydreams

By Richard L. Provencher on Sat, 29 Jul 2023

Echoes in formation belong to the sky – as in the power of thunder and it haunts those country folks who inhabit varied shelters below their passion...
Nature
Poem
Certificate U

Mother Deer

By Richard L. Provencher on Mon, 31 Jul 2023

Each foot-fall begins an army of thrusts- the boldness of a mother deer on behalf of two young ones their dependence on the older lady complete and...
Nature
Poem
Certificate U

More Than a Snack

By Richard L. Provencher on Sat, 12 Aug 2023

It was on a horizontal fence plank that knew its moments rather than a subdued oak needing another coat of badly needed stain – now acting as a...
Nature
Poem
Certificate U
Cherry

Look-Look UP

By Richard L. Provencher on Fri, 08 Sep 2023

I can feel the startle of sky this night and how the day is diminished by millions of pinpoints of light – and how its beauty & diamonds delight...
Nature
Poem
Certificate U
1 likes
Cherry

A Taste of Autumn

By Richard L. Provencher on Sun, 08 Oct 2023

The sun filters through maple-leaf trees designed for beauty- this mighty forest invites us into its realm of mysteries – the woods broad &...
Nature
Poem
Certificate U
2 likes

Season of the Cool

By Richard L. Provencher on Sun, 22 Oct 2023

Before the day glows with favour & my eyes begin to show movement the wind is soft upon my face. I can smell apples from the tree above me...
Nature
Poem
Certificate U

Her Smile

By Richard L. Provencher on Tue, 05 Dec 2023

Her Smile sold me a car using smart dialogue & the right kind of figures I was looking to explore & she delivered. If I had a huge garage I’d...
Humour
Poem
Certificate PG

Space as a Friend

By Richard L. Provencher on Tue, 02 Jan 2024

The stars create dots like lightning bugs in the dark & a cloudless night with whiskers of wisps are decoration as the moon appears suddenly in a...
Nature
Poem
Certificate U