henry’s nose pressed it open
that solid door
light spread on frescoes
and stencils a plaster canvas
to an artists heart,
inside heavy paws
trod carefully
hazel eyes saw much,
virginia talking to E.M
flashbulb pop
of camera indulgence,
smoke swirled in wisps,
that kissed many brows
and lips,
laying still on the cool
floor
henry knew
this place was special
as where those who walked
and would as ghosts
in time to come.