Richard Stevenson

Richard Stevenson is the author of seventeen full-length collections of poetry, plus a CD of original jazz and poetry, a forthcoming memoir and a recently-released children's picture book. Richard teaches Canadian Literature, Creative Writing, Composition, and Business Communication at Lethbridge Community College in southern Alberta.

Spontaneous Human Combustion

Pity portly poor Pamela Deezer. Someone oughta buy her a freezer. She got so excited she up and ignited, torched her old Ebenezer. Old Eb, he talked with a lisp, and hissed himself to a crisp. One leg and one foot was all she could put in the coffin containing his wisp. Phil, a philandering [...]

Canada Geese Nest Site, Return Engagement

“… these geese are here for your viewing pleasure.” – Henderson Lake Parks sign   Ladies and Gentlemen, you know our next guests from their innumerable appearances on Canadian stamps and office calendars. You’ve doubtless seen them in Audubon’s famous bird plates and Robert Bateman’s more recent celebrated paintings. They’ve appeared on numerous stages and [...]