disconnection, by Sue McMahon

disconnection

the fire engulfed the forest as

mandala’s arms tried to hold it back

yet the circle was broken

and no continuance of life

could live here now

though her arms were

stretched wide open

the flames she could not catch,

while colorful fire whirlies

escaped and exploded,

deep in the forest

the animals ran

to nowhere

 

-Sue McMahon

Grizzly Flats Mandala No. 2, 2023, Giclee print, Still from the digital video FIRELAND Burn Scar
Grizzly Flats Mandala No. 2, 2023, Giclee print, Still from the digital video FIRELAND Burn Scar