—after Crows by Unknown, Japan

In perpetual silhouette perform against bronze.  As exhausted dancers, undressed behind a scrim, the suggestion of nakedness more erotic than… En masse, they argue and flee between slim sessions of peace. This is existence: pain leashed or unleashed. Wings press against ribs in politesse or unfurl in demonstrations of power.  When it’s over, crows remain as debris, Ebony confetti, wrecking more the wrecked world.