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The Humor and Writings of A. Lawrence Vaincourt
 
Larry's home-grown wisdom, wit and
reminiscences in poetry and prose.

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"You certainly know how to write a heart-warmer!" - Ann Landers
 
"He can write like an angel and kick like a mule.  In prose or verse, Larry proves time and again that he's one of a kind.  He's a breath of fresh air."
- Canadian Broadcasting Corporation
 
"His poems dance along with only one purpose - to amuse the reader.  The gently honest humor of Larry Vaincourt."
- The Watchman
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The latest collection, 
JUST A COMMON SOLDIER 
and Other Poems
is now available.


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Larry Vaincourt is best known for his popular poem,
JUST A COMMON SOLDIER (A Soldier Died Today) 
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Larry's latest collection of poems is available here. 
 
JUST A COMMON SOLDIER and Other Poems 
 
features his most requested piece, plus over 50 more poems.
 
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POEMS

I Saw The Soldiers Marching

Just A Common Soldier

Aunt Henrietta

Stabbing of the Haggis

Old Rufe

Nostalgia

Old Copper Tub

Spiders in the Outhouse

The Old Man


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It is with great sadness that we announce Larry Vaincourt passed away Monday, April 20th, 2009.  He will be greatly missed by his
family, friends and readers.