Saturday, February 6, 2016

Robert Lee Haycock writes


behind locked doors

Tapestry
Dalmatic
Chasuble
Cope
Maniple
Stole
Burse
Lace and lace and lace and lace
Sampler
Parasol
Paisley shawl
Bloomers
Stockings
Kerchief
Quilt
Rugs Navajo and Persian
Kilim
Ikat
Dior
Balenciaga
Saint Laurent
Sarong
Sari
Wig of human hair stolen from a Peruvian mummy
Cache-sexe
Sunbonnet
Cloche
Beret
Fez
Nijinski's slippers
Isadora's scarves
Pavlova's feathers from Swan Lake
Burqa
Quipu
Peplos
Cuirass
Woad
Indigo
Gold lamé
Ptarmigan cloak full of arsenic
Mola
Tapa
Kimono
Band cloth
Cut velvet
Torah bag
Kilt
Shoes for bound Chinese feet
Corset
Reticule
Hoop skirt
Painted fan
Breeches
Doublet
Morning coat
Saddle bag and tent surround

I have the key
I get to see
What never will be
Shown the light of day


1 comment:

  1. Bob is an art Handler at two prestigious San Francisco institutions, the California Palace of the Legion of Honor and the M. H. de Young Memorial Museum.

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