"Each invention of time" [ghazal]

I am here   to interrogate you   for a little while
while the hour   of the morning is new   for a little while

the day's work   has already begun   in the world around
yet I seek   an unhurried review   for a little while

why did you   such a canvas unfurl   in your studio?
why these hues   green & orange & blue   for a little while?

every bird   was aware of your song   in the morning light
every blade   was arraying your dew   for a little while

very slight   each invention of time   in the endless book
very small   is the tea one can brew   for a little while

music sought   to describe your delight   or your moodiness
nature strove   to display what you knew   for a little while

Raphael   what cuisine you prefer   has yet to discern
he but boils   like potatoes in stew   for a little while

[ghazal with beher]