Poetry

Ballad of the Beetles

Ani AroyianMarch 18, 2026Last Updated: March 18, 2026

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Porphyrophora hamelii, known as Armenian cochineal. (Photo by Vahe Martirosyan)

On Zangezur’s slopes where the high winds commence,
Treads the dark pilgrim, Dorcadion sisianense

Across crimson hills where the late sunsets condense,
Moves slow and steadfast Dorcadion syunikense

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Ani Aroyian

Ani Aroyian holds an MPH from the University of New England and leads data collection and analysis at BASEC, supporting after-school and youth programs. She is also an active member of the AYF Greater Boston "Nejdeh" chapter, ARS Watertown "Leola Sassouni" chapter and ARF Boston "Sardarabad" chapter. With experience at Camp Haiastan, FAR and COAF, her work focuses on child well-being, family engagement and community-centered education.

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