by  Richard L. Provencher
6/17/2008  /  Poetry

Sea Gypsies Are

itchy-footed wayfarers
content to
sail from Burmese
islands,
wanting no material
things, happy
in ancient ritual
handmaking goods

harvesting
crab, spearing fish
gathering
lobsters mussels
and oysters.
Each day a celebration
of life.

Richard L. Provencher 2007

Richard & Esther live in Truro, Nova Scotia. They have four children and five grandchildren. Three of their novels will soon be published by SynergEbooks. Both are busy in church work and community outreach. They welcome (adult only) feedback regarding their writing at: richardprov1@netscape.net

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