Photographer: Scott Wilcox, Fuzion Photography, 2017
“…fine tuning the in-between of harmony; hearts, earth & sky” JD Butler
Maximòn,
the epitome of balance:
patience & frustration,
softly spoken & vehement.
Ritual billowing, vaping
new life
into old lungs,
filtering
pure tobacco into undulating balls of steam.
His stage is an altar.
We dance, cleansing much more than our spirit,
fine tuning
the in-between
of harmony; hearts,
earth & sky.
Our effigy, enlightening the soul & keeping her secrets,
venerable in his wisdom.
Our Columbian overlord garnishes
the Mayan temple our grandfather’s bestowed.
Protective.
Upcycling shadows, illuminating the light –
breathing new life.
He is the embodiment of patronage & the people,
regenerating
health, crops, marriage, business, revenge & death.
Holding
our community together.
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