Marian Haddad

Marian Haddad

In a Desert Courtyard

Casa de Suenos, Santa Teresa, New Mexico

Near the hand-carved benches,

this Mexican Elder will bear white blossoms

in spring—nearby, the blue fountain. 

I look up.  The photographic eye

takes shape—the importance of framing

a periphery can bring.           Absence

of walls—a big open space

from here—to there—and the stars seem nearer

this night.             With no possible edge or end

in even the keen eye’s gleaming sight.  And far

away, still visible, the silhouette of mountains

guarding—these villages of light.