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Wednesday
by Richard L. Provencher means a hot meal at the church weekly luncheon volunteers anxious to do their bit for Jesus, bless them all. In the corridor a culture of excitement as people line up, tummies grumbling --what's on tap today? a voice asks. Had hamburger lasagna, soup 'n sandwiches las' couple weeks. --Leftovers, someone jokes. Chairs fill up, there's Hank and Dolores as usual without a flash of cash bumming smokes, yet happy in their friendships, wary of others who snatch the best bench on Prince Street --barbecue chicken today, quickly tumbles from the crowd. --Know something? another mouth cuts in, --yesterday Mary Lou had a baby girl. Richard L. Provencher Richard enjoys writing poems; many of which have been published in Print and Online. He and his wife, Esther are also co-authors of stories and a print novel. They are "born again" Christians and very busy in their church, Abundant Life Victory International, in Bible Hill, Nova Scotia. Article Source: http://www.faithwriters.com |