Vicente Huidobro, The Cubist Poets in Paris: An Anthology

bridges egypt eiffel-tower morning obelisk paris rooster seine sun

Morning”SUNThat awakens ParisThe highest poplar on the bank On The Eiffel TowerA tricolored cockSings to the flapping of his wingsand several feathers fallAs it resumes its course The Seine looks between the bridgesFor her old routeAnd the Obelisk That has forgotten the Egyptian words Has not blossomed this yearSUN

Vicente Huidobro, The Cubist Poets in Paris: An Anthology

bridges egypt eiffel-tower morning obelisk paris rooster seine sun

Morning”SUNThat awakens ParisThe highest poplar on the bank On The Eiffel TowerA tricolored cockSings to the flapping of his wingsand several feathers fallAs it resumes its course The Seine looks between the bridgesFor her old routeAnd the Obelisk That has forgotten the Egyptian words Has not blossomed this yearSUN