Picasso's Dream

SILVER
The polished spoon-;
reflections slide
and spark.

ABSINTHE
In front of the canvas,
a flattened woman twists
and shatters.

LEOPARD
Deep in Montmartre,
an African merchant licks
his ivory teeth.

SUGAR
Wetting his brush, the artist parts
the sweet thighs of commerce-;
objects ring like good glass.