An Emblematic Young Man
Eastern man — young, robust — lit by sulfur flames.
In darkness among orange celebrations,
He seems universal.
Hittite King, Druid King,
Ancient god with aplomb in loyal garments,
A statue among loose companions.
When he dies he leaves for home —
Land of emblematic forms.
(Photographed in Anatolia after a football match near the Aegean Sea.)
