All the world the Inner Room.

The Inner Room set aflame.

Peace.

Renewal.

A fresh coat of paint.

A kneeling man hugging a tree.

Tourists all dressed the same.

A small shiny speck on a large gray carpet.

Masterpieces within spit’s reach.

All for a dollar.

All began with I’m afraid of nothing.

Howard Hain   Sept. 24  2018

The Robert Lehman Wing, Metropolitan Museum of Art