GRASS ELEGY by John Minczeski

whether we surrender or not
shortening days sweep over us

visible breath in morning
afternoon lying down in the grass

a poor year for acorns

sun through a tree, a snap of the fingers
a pinch in the nostrils at night


--John Minczeski, from Grass Elegy (Red Dragonfly Press, 2007)


John Minczeski, award-winning poet, resides in the Twin Cities where he works and teaches. He's the author of four poetry collections, the editor of three anthologies. John has taught poetry and creative writing at various colleges in and around the Twin Cities. He also conducts poetry residencies at elementary and high schools around the state. He is an affiliate artist with COMPAS, The Minnesota State Arts Board, and Young Audiences. He regularly offers classes for adults and youth at The Loft Literary Center in Minneapolis.

130 copies of Grass Elegy were printed from Spectrum metal type on Mohawk Superfine paper using the Challenge 15KP Proofing Press. The wraps are from green marbled paper made in India. Price is $10 direct from the press.