For Scotty 1967-2020

By Richard L. Provencher

Tue, 28 Jan 2020
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A lasting memory for father & son

our jogging pace kept alive

along a weathered mountain trail

as we tested muscle and bone.

It sure felt good in spite of rain

and breezes from twilight’s gaze.

Too soon came time to part our ways

fun ending by a fishing stream

and goodbye never a forever word.

 

 

Certificate PG
Poem
Easy Living
Biography

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Submitted by Richard L. Prov... on

 

Richard L. Provencher

Submitted by Richard L. Prov... on

This poem was written to honour our son, Scott age 52, who passed away January 6, 2020, in Abbotsford BC.while awaiting a lung transplant. 

Richard L. Provencher

Submitted by Insertponceyfre... on

I am so very sorry for your loss Richard. 

 

Submitted by drew_gummerson on

Likewise, I am so sorry to hear that. Drew.  

 

Submitted by Richard L. Prov... on

Readers and friends -- thank you all for your condolences. The friends and families who knew our son showed such love and kind words it greatly helped in calming us and providing closure.Thank you so much folks in Abbotsford BC where Scotty paassed away in the hospital where first class staff are so caring. . 

Richard L. Provencher

Submitted by Parson Thru on

Hi Richard. I'm terribly sorry to hear this news. Love to you both/all.

Your poem is beautiful and well executed. It really evokes the relationship, sense of place and that truly North American poetic voice that I so enjoy reading.

Take care,

Kevin

Parson Thru

Submitted by Richard L. Prov... on

Such notable comments,  Kevin. Thank you.

Richard L. Provencher

Submitted by Rhiannonw on

Sad time, Richard. I'm glad you were able to spend time together like that in such surroundings. Rhiannon

 

Submitted by Richard L. Prov... on

Yes, Rhiannonw, we are so happy to have spoken to Scott. He told friends how happy we were coming then passed away in his sleep two days before we left for Abbotsford BC. A bad snowstorm delayed us but such a wonderful memorial was organized for him and it gave us a welcoming closure.

Richard L. Provencher

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