Remembrance Day, Truro, Nova Scotia
by Richard L. Provencher Young Colin is high as a mountain on grandpa's shoulders. How come that lady's crying? he asks, staring at the Cenotaph and all the people standing not seeing grandpa turn tears away. One day I'll tell you stories, grandpa answers about your Great Grandpa Adelard. Places marked in stone are read to the crowd-- Hill 70 Canal-du-Nord Cambrai Battle of Britain Korea and Afghanistan where Canadians marched for freedom, grandpa said. Neato, Colin answers. 2011 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 |
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