Richard L. Provencher

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I have 2695 stories published in 30 collections on the site.
My stories have been read 2724319 times and 241 of my stories have been cherry picked.
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Richard Laurent Provencher

Richard is from Rouyn-Noranda, Quebec. His enjoyment of the woods combined with contemporary issues form the basis of his writing. Richard is now concentrating on his Story-Poems, which he believes is like a global adventure in a land without borders. His background as a miner, welfare officer, supply teacher, newspaper reporter, and a further 22 years in social services provide him with ample article material.

Richard has work in print and online with literary magazines such as Inscribed, Hudson View, Short Story Library, Ottawa Arts Review, Paragon 111, Tower Poetry, Caduceus, The Danforth Review, Other Voices International, Rubicon Publishing, Writer's Block, The Foliate Oak, Parenting Express, The Penwood Review, and Blue Skies Poetry.

Note: Richard L. Provencher will be 80 on September 10, 2022, lives with his precious wife, Esther and he were married 48 years ago, as of March 27, 2023. Richard continues to joyfully write all types of poetry, and posts his work now, all of it on ABCtales.com. They have lived in lovely Pictou, Glenholme and Truro, Nova Scotia since April 1986. Richard & Esther have a very strong Christian faith. Bless each one of you who enjoy our writing, and we are pleased to share our work, via Online Posting. -Richard & Esther

My stories

JOURNEY OF THE RETURN essay

Dad was not very pleasant to be around after returning home from two years overseas during WW 11. Thankfully, I forgave him acting out painful memories, before he passed on. RLP

A MODERN FABLE story

This fantasy tale relates how the first Eagle came to the valley in one part of the forest. Such a magnificent creature.

SILHOUETTES AT DUSK story

Raising two grandchildren in the woods of Nova Scotia is a welcome challenge for two loving grandparents. And a tragedy ensures their legacy lives on forever.
Cherry

SONG OF THE LOONS story

The boy wanted his family to work things out like the loons, to be a family, at peace. "Could this really happen?" he wondered.

INVESTITURE poem

Having your son invested as a Cub is a special affair. I remember the experience when it was my turn. Now, it's his.

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