by Denise Levertov

A HYPERTEXT TRANSLATION

That dog with daisies for eyes

who flashes forth

flame of his very self at every bark

is the Dog of Art.

Worked in wool, his blind eyes

look inward to caverns and jewels

which they see perfectly

and his voice

measures forth the treasure

in music sharp and loud,

and growling smoky soft, the Dog

of Art turns to the world

the quietness of his eyes.

Amy's

Mike's