Category Archives: Poems

When the last role of Charmin fell

Posted on October 21, 2008 by Steven Dalager

I was mowing, probably for the last time this season, when I saw it.  The whole reason for the mowing in the first place was to mulch all the leaves that were falling.  I explect things to fall.  Mulch, mulch, … Continue reading →

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(De)Constructing 4C(s) (Con)ference T(it)les: Attending CCCC again for the first time

Posted on April 25, 2008 by Steven Dalager

And now for the personal challenge. Sarah threw down the gauntlet in regard to my claim that I could write a poem completely from Postmodern CCCC 2008 conference titles.� (Yes, in one broad sweep I’m lumping Postmodern and Deconstructionist et … Continue reading →

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at age 15

Posted on March 21, 2008 by Steven Dalager

Guest poet Kylie writes in honor of Maia’s fifteenth birthday. at age 15 she does a squirmy dance. hair of a man on her legs, on her head; of a goddess. wearer of Chacos, whose eyes disappear when she smiles … Continue reading →

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On stopping by Blackhoof on a sunny afternoon with Keith and Mocha

Posted on March 12, 2008 by Steven Dalager

Winter showed a chink in her armor today. “I hope you don’t mind dog shit,”? he says. A rumpled black plastic bag covers a riddle, wrapped in a mystery, inside an enigma. Springer Mocha snuffles modestly. I shove my skis … Continue reading →

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