Twisting, fluted domes,
elaborated by a myriad of paints.
Behind the main iconostasis the blindfolded
saints riot.
Lenin’s death is poor translation:
‘Aggravation of the circulatory disturbance of the brain,’
the multiple foci
through which sunlight tapers to flint sparks.
At first St. Basil’s was painted white with gold domes.
Ivan put out his architect’s eyes so he would not create another.