FIRST LIGHT poem


from the ABC set ALBERTA POEMS then and now

I watch movement in tall grass,
the strut of a partridge –- a forward
series of short jerky steps. And I
marvel at the braveness, the way it
steps boldly through stillness,
not really hesitating but cautious
in the ways of wildness. Perhaps
we too could attempt to push aside our
timidity, to test life’s flavour
its sweetness, and grow within the
marvels of this glorious land. Yes
there, I see it. Another ruffed
grouse, its mate. Together they hurry
into the journey of morning’s
awakening.

© Richard L. Provencher
Website: www.wsprog.com/rp/

first published Winter edition 2007-2008
Vol. 56 No. 2 Tower Poetry Society
McMaster University, Hamilton, Ontario
ISSN 0495-9701

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Comments

scoot | July 10, 2009 - 00:07

i really liked "not really hesitating but cautious in the ways of wildness". I don't think I've ever heard or read anywhere words that describe so precisely the way wild birds move. Great.

Richard L. Prov... | July 10, 2009 - 01:58

Thank you, Scoot, for your encouraging words. I always loved the woods, and my writing blends those feelings with contemporary issues in much of my work. This poem was written after observing the ruffed grouse from my daughter's living room. Each morning two would gather, first one then the other, and such a thrill for about fifteen minutes each am. Richard LP

Cavalcaderl | July 10, 2009 - 07:23

new Richard L.Prov Beautifully condensed no not milk! put to-gether there is so much out there in our world to see if only "We open our eyes"Hymn you know and your Title! 1st light beautiful name. "Illumination "you know? fantastic! smiley -;) I used to have to phone my Priest up then out of this world in all adversities after I read here and prayed +all.
bless you I now have achieved cherry brooch web; through Abctales " Silver-Spun-Sand" and telling me how she got hers we were comparing, Poem "Summer" 2nd one writing group in "The Big Issue" monday within 2 weeks as said. new project worker after 4 years nothing there !straight away in homeless and otherts get bit money for them and displayed books photos cinemas singing dancing drawing poems stories dvds etc. hosts 3 years all put on film odeon Brighton and hosts come 3 years now oscar! and certificates given wonderful see there works homeless including mine and Cat mask poem "this year for "Green Eyes" "Christopher Ellisson used be in The Bill host this year amazing god works isn't it. But Sat gone postman! delivers back after (8) or more months ago?? comp; entered to return all email didn't know co; at time by email locally we took into building and left as said and who to and it was agreed on email well known! good enter awards would be, name and address all marked for return of address to me.large felt tip, we wrote on photos, poems stories came back it was all marked as we took it in co. where it stated, at time to late for actual event ! no more contact never heard thing till last sat; ?naughty! we took place where did it go!! take care an Aunt had grouse in Yorkshire once." Bently wildfowl" once our daughter when small got a Peacocks feather! and holiday hubby stood quite while !to get photo of Peacock's plumage spanned out wonderful like a postcard just read in book years ago ship went down part Novia Scotia!
bless you. julie x well done cherry.I'll cancel this when you have read ok.or an answer.

threeleafshamrock | July 10, 2009 - 08:21

very nice Richard; nicely captured and paints a lovely picture that brings the reader up close and personal. Very enjoyable.

Chris ;)

Richard L. Prov... | July 10, 2009 - 15:12

Thank you so much, Calvacader. It sounds like you have overcome much. Congratulations. Ernest Hemmingway once said in an article, "It's not the being knocked down that is the problem, it's the getting up again." I too am a pensioner, and had many years in the social services field. That is why my wife and I worked together to get three books published, as e-books, and if interested in seeing what they are about, check: URL for Richard L. Provencher
http://writers.ns.ca/Writers/rprovencher.html
Another saying I really like is, "If you must miss the bus, at least be able to say you tried to get the bus." Oh yes, did you know that Ernest Hemmingway always typed standing up? I did that for two years, and it's neat. Now with my computer I sit down. Take care. Richard LP

Richard L. Prov... | July 10, 2009 - 15:18

Thank you, Chris. Writing is such fun. Richard LP

Richard L. Prov... | July 10, 2009 - 19:48

Thank you Julie. Have a great day. RLP

Richard L. Prov... | July 10, 2009 - 19:48

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Cavalcaderl | July 10, 2009 - 22:04

new Richard l provencher thankyou all comments I have cut down my side to long. No I always sit and faster now hubby's put computer in front of me?
take care god bless julie x cavalcaderl

Richard L. Prov... | July 11, 2009 - 02:21

That's okay. Make sure you have a nice day tomorrow, and God bless. RLP

sarah wilson | July 12, 2009 - 16:00

This is a little gem Richard. Congrats on the cherry.
sarah x

Richard L. Prov... | July 12, 2009 - 17:29

Thank you, Sarah. Your comments mean a lot. As you can see, I always enjoyed the forest; so peaceful. RLP

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