Life's Style

Cherry

By Richard L. Provencher

Sat, 26 Aug 2023
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I can visit memories

of jostling shrubs with prickles

that shook me alive

in windy times;

 

Of a new-found cat I named JC

who adopted our fam-ily

& generous with her

purring;

 

Then an island

where a lake lapped wildly

& morning dew breathed heavily;

 

Saw the silence of a mother doe

on a soft summer trail

stretched proudly

as a Canadian flag in the wind;

 

And now a young lady grown

into a woman

claimed me with a flick

of an eyebrow - filling me

with heartfelt love.

 

 

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Submitted by Richard L. Prov... on

 

Richard L. Provencher

Submitted by Rhiannonw on

Lovely and varied collection of memories revealed. Rhiannon

 

Submitted by Richard L. Prov... on

Such a kind comment, Rhiannon. Thanks. 

Richard L. Provencher

Submitted by Turlough on

Memories can be as precious as the present. Sometimes even more so.

We should create more of them every day because sadly some of them fade... like a flag in the wind.

Turlough

Submitted by Richard L. Prov... on

Hi Turlough. Writing continues to help me recapture memories after having a brain anneurysm 23 years ago. Deer are such beautiful creatures, Eh? Thanks for reading my work.

Richard L. Provencher

Submitted by Nolan on

One glance, one flash of your chain,

Beautiful Richard, timeless, your last verse, Thou hast ravished my heart, my sister, my spouse; thou hast ravished my heart with one of thine eyes, with one chain of thy neck – From Song of Songs

& Nolan

 

Submitted by Richard L. Prov... on

Thank you, Nolan. Deer are beautiful creatures and mothered very well.

Richard L. Provencher

Submitted by Richard L. Prov... on

Hello ABC, your cherries are indeed an inspiration to keep writing & sharing creative thoughts. -R 

Richard L. Provencher

Submitted by skinner_jennifer on

Cherished memories indeed Richard.

Jenny.

 

Submitted by Richard L. Prov... on

Yes Jenny and they have become my favourite animal to write about.

Richard L. Provencher