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

THE SPRING OF LIFE poem

This is a short poem about how futile is man in the scheme of things. He really isn't King of the Hill.

FORT LOUISBOURG poem

Fort Louisbourg, in Cape Breton, Nova Scotia was once the jewel of the French empire in North America. It was a great loss to the King of France, when captured by English forces.

CLEANER, COUNTY BUILDING poem

Special people have different names: Mentally Challenged, Disadvantaged and others. However these find people possess a zest for life, second to none.

WINDED IN THE PINES poem

Living is great. Oh to be alive and try to fulfill expectations no matter what challenges confront us.

NOTTAWASAGA BEACH poem

This is one of the nicest beaches in Ontario. And I remember that special moment, warm water, lots of activity and setting sun. A great memory.

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