Poems from the Durham Herald News: Saturday, June 13, 2009

Our Love Is...

Drama on many stages and many acts
Just above the protected zone.
To move the boundary requires change
In both parts at the same time;
We are waiting for a much different result.

From the article, "Conservationists May Get Boost in Lake Boundary Fight," by Jim Wise (front page, below the fold).

A Cancerous Growth Was Removed

A tumor, when cornered, gets aggressive -
Breeding, rebuilding the species.
The greatest threat has been trapped and sterilized,
Which is what we want to happen.

From the article, "Surgery Removes Tumor in One of Museum's Prize Wolves," by Mark Schultz (3A)

A Late Historian's Life...

...humorous
...heavy with challenge
...genius
...passionate
...murmurs and head nods
...angry happy
...happy angry
...jammed overflow
...a celebration
...many gifts
...family, friends & professional colleagues
...love of orchids
...home in Durham
...symbol of goodness -
Forever!

From the article, "Packed Crowd Honors John Hope Franklin," by Eric Ferreri (4A)