Glass.
Beauty
spun into
fantastic shapes,
hushed awe falling
over the crowd standing
shoulder to shoulder.  Splendor
emanating from his mind’s eye,
brilliance inspired by the wonders found
in the magnificence of creation.

For more on Dale Chihuly’s amazing work and his current exhibit at the Virginia Museum of Fine Arts until February 10th, go to http://www.chihuly.com/.