SOLD: A Snake’s Silent Satisfaction

A SNAKE’S SILENT SATISFACTION • Roland Johnston

graphite on paper

This piece pays homage to the snake that saved Roland’s life. Last fall, he was looking for Indian relics on the Niagra Escarpment where he came upon an angry coyote with cubs. He froze holding out his arms to look bigger while taking a slow step backwards. He had almost stepped on a snake of which neither he nor the coyote were aware. The snake started hissing at the growling coyote and chased them away. Roland whispered “thank you” as the snake slithered off into the brush. Or maybe it was all just a dream.

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