Pikes Peak Pebble Pups and Earth Science Scholars: The Waldo Canyon Fire

Monday, December 3, 2012

The Waldo Canyon Fire

by Jack Shimon
Colorado Springs Mineralogical Society Pebble Pups

I live by the Waldo Canyon Fire
I saw flames and smoke in the sky
My art teacher lost her house
How did this happen here?
We had a big drought
The trees are dry
We need more
Water
Now

Note: this poem is a nonet. A nonet is a nine line poem. The first line containing nine syllables, the next line has eight syllables, the next line has seven syllables. That continues until the last line (the ninth line) which has one syllable. Nonets can be written about any subject. Rhyming is optional.

Author Bio: Jack Shimon has been a member of the Colorado Springs Mineralogical Society Pebble Pups for three years. He got inspired in the field by rock and fossil collecting with his Grandpa. He is 8-years old and attends second grade at Kilmer Elementary. He has fun at school and brings his dog Comet to all Pebble Pup meetings. Comet is the mascot for the CSMS Pebble Pups.

Welcome! This is the gateway to adventure and discovery

Through this blog pebble pups and junior members of the Colorado Springs Mineralogical Society can access their lessons, work on assignments and projects, and receive details about field trips in the Pikes Peak Region. This Internet program is also suitable for young people who are interested in Earth science but do not live near a rock club or gem and mineral society or for young people anywhere who want a deeper dive into these topics. The only requirement is that all participants must be members of the Colorado Springs Mineralogical Society and must fill out the CSMS membership form (under important websites) and send their registration and membership fee in. Steven Veatch is the senior instructor and will need an email from you with your name, address, phone number, and permission from your parents to participate in this program.