Articles - Poets Corner en-us http://newpittsburghcourieronline.com/articlelive N/A http://newpittsburghcourieronline.com/articlelive webmaster@newpittsburghcourier.com 20 http://newpittsburghcourieronline.com/articlelive/articles/36594/1/Joy-to-the-Worldby-Juanita-Torrence-Thompson/Page1.html "Joy to the World,"rang out as I sleepily slid downstairswhile Aunt Esther was finishingher famed salmon croquettesand fluffy scrambled eggsWe opened our giftsto many surprises that yearas we were entertained by poetic CDsfrom Walt Whitman and Elizabeth Bishopto Gwendolyn Brooks and Langston HughesChristmas dinner at Vonnie'swith aunts, cousinsand friends was prefacedwith thanks for the bountiful feastand gathering of loved onesOur day was interruptedwhen we drove our son to the train stationbut snow and sleet marred our viewPoorly plowed roads and momentarily frozen wipersmade our trip more treacherousAfter a safer drive from the stationwith clearer roads and visibility,we stripped off furs and boots,warmed ourselves by a cracking fire,drinking hot cider, and enjoyingsoulfully sung carols wafting through the frost-fettered airCopyright 2005 by Juanita Torrence-ThompsonVisit her web site: www.poetrytown.com sbroadus@newpittsburghcourier.com (Courier Newsroom) Tue, 28 Nov 2006 00:00:00 -0500 http://newpittsburghcourieronline.com/articlelive/articles/36020/1/World-traveler/Page1.html World travelerEverything is the same even if it's different. Phoenix15Life@aol.com (Tielah Elizabeth Williams) Wed, 13 Sep 2006 00:00:00 -0400 http://newpittsburghcourieronline.com/articlelive/articles/36019/1/Preemptive-parenthood/Page1.html It sends chills, shocks my mindto know at this same timemy cousin had pain bow her spine,making her a mommy before her time. Phoenix15Life@aol.com (Tielah Elizabeth Williams) Wed, 13 Sep 2006 00:00:00 -0400 http://newpittsburghcourieronline.com/articlelive/articles/155/1/Gratis-Free/Page1.html Gratis, Free Herein I stand staring at nocturnal skies with contentment, taking in each breath with leisure and emancipation kcacook@aol.com (Kimberly Ann Cook) Wed, 26 Jul 2006 00:00:00 -0400