In the absence of formwork, A beauty presents itself. The marriage of rough gravel, Smooth sand and fine clay, Reveals an unpredictable, Monolithic rammed earth wall. A rugged edge, An unexpected crevice, A chipped groove, A smudge of bronze, copper, Sienna, umber, terracotta and gold. Surprising the eye, Enticing the senses. Over and over again, The wall teases the viewer With its stark nakedness And…