Poetry

Without Rocks

By: Mei Poy From: The Pick and Dop Stick, 10/2013 4th Place — 2014 AFMS Jr. PoetryWhy would people study rocks, as if we really care? Do we really need these rocks, it's not like it's air? No one ever says to do, don't is all you hear. Don't eat, break, throw, shake,...

Bess’s Wish: A Rockhound’s Last Request

By:Betty Novak From: The Pick and Dop Stick, 9/2010 2nd Place — 2011 MWF Adult Poetry 2nd Place — 2011 AFMS Adult Poetry As the jet of night fades to amethyst, an opalescent spray Of agate bands streaking the eastern horizon Gives way to azure skies studded with...