Richard L. Provencher

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I have 2695 stories published in 30 collections on the site.
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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

PRAYER - FOR CHINESE EARTHQUAKE VICTIMS

I believe everyone, of all faiths should pray for those victims of terrible tragedies, causing such grief in families.

RIGHT FOOT, LEFT FOOT jogging story

The slap, slapping of my jogging feet is loud on the sidewalk. Over and over they repeat as a frenetic drummer during his First Nations ‘Pow Wow’ gathering.

PRAYERS FOR AN EVERYDAY WORLD

These prayers are meant to focus our minds on others, as we journey through a busy day. Perhaps these words may be a criteria for a fulfilled life.

WHEN I WAS A YOUNG LAD essay

Being young and full of adventure in the early 1950's was exciting. Especially when I was with friends crossing a long train-trestle.

HELP ME SAY, NO MORE FOOD essay

Eating is fun. All that snacking and munching, chips, pop, fudge, and, enough. Stop, or I'll blow up. PS. As of July 29, I have lost 20 lbs. It has taken me two years.

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