cherry serpents
the process looks good on film
squeezes and pressure
a ballet that leans into it all
it fools you
it’s work
it’s gritty
as it should be
as it should have been all along
the speed is alarming
paint dries fast
paper like blades
chaotic bending of edges
movement
calm moments before the storm
rhythm pounding
we are dancing now
paint dripping
puddles being absorbed by the pulp
images appear
this is a ritual
this is painting
this is my religion
cherry serpents!