Mon. Dec. 4, 2017: "Dana Moran" Analysis

Today, you were given the poem "Dana Moran" to analyze. You were to do the "before," "during," and "after" steps" for tomorrow's class. I have pasted the poem below for those who are absent.

Using ALL of the poetry reading steps, actively read the poem “Dana Moran” below.

Dana Moran

                             I was in such a hurry to get out of school

                             That I took a shortcut.

                             I dropped out.

                             Now I work full-time at the local K Mart                                         5          Putting out stock,

                             Handling the register,

                             Dealing with the crazy customers

                             Who hassle me about returns,                             

Who cut the line,

                   10      Who think I cheat them by ringing up

                             The wrong prices.

                             Taking stock of what I’ve done

                             I see that the shelves of my life are kinda empty,

                             Bare, in fact.

                   15      When will it register that

                             There are no express lines to happiness?

                             I am such a fool.

                             Check it out.

                                                                                        Mel Glenn