such a gigantic undertaking
needless to say is far beyond
the capability of an artist
like me

the snow on the grass
must be thick and soft and pure
tempting your innocent feet
to tread to sink to burst out laughing
the sun should make the icicles sparkle
in your dreaming eyes
and the wind caressing your face
has to remind you of my breath

on the top of Sears Tower
everything far and near
must be clear
the distant purple haze should not be
a blush of pollution but the flushed air
of this bustling city of steel

the floating ice on Lake Michigan needs to support
a flock of sun-bathing gulls
the tropical fish in the aquarium
should weave a colorful fairy tale just for you

and of course
this masterful installation art
must be dismantled
right after you leave