BRAQUE'S GIFT
(1882-1963)

Beyond a sharp note
of colors turning paint

brushing shapes
in a geometric gallery

into a kaleidoscope
altar of introspection

incense of rare flame
a bird song flight

on a rope of a throbbing
red sunset by the Seine

in Michaux's heights
of cubist understanding

whispers as playthings
in pinnacles

of lamplight waves
in a ghost sonata

from a zen tongue
and fragrance of hyacinth.