Moments to Cherish

By Richard L. Provencher

Mon, 23 Apr 2012
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Surround me with family so I
may shun despair,
and tired eyes view
the world
with a freshness of morning dew

creating opportunities
for friendship, to display an
open heart that does
not create tension nor offense

where words are believed
for their purity, stirring hearts, an
“I love you mom” gratefully received
as everyone salutes my smile.

I become young again within the
scent of fresh cedar, and eyes sparkle
as a doe prancing forward
sweet grass awaiting --

let me clap hands which sound the
thrum of life, singing songs
that float about with a loon’s melody
during evening’s twilight:

such moments are
the plans of my desires.

© Richard L. Provencher

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POETRY - A Passage of Motion 3
Love

Comments

Submitted by Rhiannonw on
You touch and light up the family haven well here, Richard, - may we all endeavour to help develop such, with all our failings - "to display an open heart that does not create tension nor offense where words are believed" thank you, Rhiannon

 

Submitted by Richard L. Prov... on
And I thank you too Rhiannonw, for your caring comment. The joy us writers have is not only to share thoughts but to inspire, and remind others in spite of the evil in this world there is also goodness. That is our accountability to our audience. Blessings, Richard LP
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Submitted by skinner_jennifer on
Yet another beautiful poem from you Richard, with words that touch on a subject I really believe myself. Thanks for sharing this one. Jenny.

 

Submitted by Richard L. Prov... on
Thank you too, Jenny. There is so much to write about and it is wonderful to read others like our own ABCTalers like yourself. Writing and Reading---such a joy. Richard LP
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Submitted by jolono on
Really nice piece Rich, liked this a lot!

 

Submitted by Richard L. Prov... on
Thank you so much, jolono. This little fellow, Spencer is the model for my poem. My wife, Esther and I, have the privilege to babysit him occasionally. He is a peach. When Spencer's daddy was 11-12 yrs of age, I took him hunting and fishing and camping a few times, and now Chris has his own family. You know, we can influence people for the good, and it is so humbling when it happens. For instance, Chris struggled in grade school, then university, and now he is a County Engineer, and a good one. Life can be so satisfying to anyone, no matter our limitations. I thank God, I had the desire and strength to encourage Chris even though my stroke at the time twelve years ago threatened to do me in several times. So to anyone out there, please, never give up. Someone needs you. Rich LP
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