I WANTED TO WRITE MORE BUT..

On the trip to England I had hoped that I would come back with several pieces at least but the only one that has been completed is the following one.

TO BILBAO for HOCKNEY

Standing corn, stubble fields to deciduous leaf,
arable beige gives way to strong greens.
High ridges close in as roads descend.
Apartments rise to ten above
topped only by heady luxuriant hills.

Iberdrola’s massive tower points up
like an expensive finger dictating
tomorrow’s bill – a statement of intent.

Museo Guggenheim, resplendent Bilbao
shines in summer sun. A pale blue clouded sky
plays with the metal plated façade, eyes tricked.
Stone steps sweep upwards
taking the vision with them, attracted now
as strong shapes dominate the thoughts.

Metal designs, make of them what you will
to ships prows, to iceburg bulk, to tin cans.

Stone, titanium, glass and, inside, Hockney.

Make the time, to create the space inside your head
to allow these master craftsmen in.

John Edwards©03.10.12