MESSIAEN
(1902-1992)

Symphony lights
will not go out
the moving traffic
in a parade of oboes
in a new language
of terrific facades
in spell bound moods
from the enigmatic hands
of drums, timpani,
voicing a chorus for us,
piano, sax solo, madrigal,
a dramatic theatrical song
in a choice of cello,
and throng of violins.