Before the Dark

By Bill Boudreau

In "Before the Dark," Bill Boudreau articulates his views on life. Being in his mid-eighties, he decides to share, leave a legacy of his beliefs for family, friends, and others.

          He hopes that in these short passages, readers find some wisdom.

• Language: English
• Publisher: Bill Boudreau
• Release date: Mar 13, 2023
• ISBN: 9798215232453

Bill Boudreau

Bill Boudreau is a French Acadian, born and raised in the small fishing village of Wedgeport, Nova Scotia, Canada. He’s a graduate of the Montreal Technical Institute and earned an MBA from Oklahoma City university. He’s retired from a long career in Computer Software/Engineering and management. His self-published writings books include poetry, fiction, creative-nonfiction, allegory, and passages of his personal life, in addition to publishing books for numerous other authors. Accompanied with guitar, he has written and performed French and English ballads and love songs. His website is: www.billboudreau.com

Book preview

1

Oh, what a wonderful world and life if only I could have held on to my childhood fantasies and dreams!

2

Close to my mid-eighties, I think more and more of the moment when I’ll get the final, absolute answer, and don’t have the opportunity to alter my destination!

3

When I started my journey, I didn’t know where it was taking me. I had no choice but to tread on. Often, I had doubts, skeptical of the outcomes. I knew that on this voyage there was no turning back. I couldn’t see the end of it.

4

At times, I saw divergences, other times convergences, and couldn’t tell where I’d started. I moved along cautiously, other times recklessly. At times, the turns were sharp. I didn’t know what lied around the bends—roughly, it has been a balance of good and bad.

5

Occasionally, on clear days, I noticed the journey ahead widening, foggy