Somewhere unseen – tucked away,
Below, behind the artefacts –
Tiny bulbs that shine forth beams
Of light brighter than small gods
Draw unexpected-shape shadows
All around me: exotic butterfly wings,
Torquemada’s masks, broken pagoda roofs,
Dragon claws; birth thoughts of faith
As they maze floor and walls
With failure portent and treasure promise:
Belittling, mocking, intimidating the observers.