Duende

This poem is inspired by Frederico Garcia Lorca's essay "Duende" wherein he explains the essential elements of Spanish art.

Duende 

I can testify flatly that the Earth
has pulled out from under the sea;
and the wine that I drink 
is a tincture of orchids. It is

everything not comfortable--
sex love intelligence photos--granite
and salt. A hat left behind

in the flatlands. Fruit gone to rot
or a sour cup of tea. Whichever 
blue note the oboe leaves behind. 

© Mark MacDonald 2013