The Canvas Ate the Artist

by Alivia Garcia

 

The canvas ate the artist. 

 

swirled acrylic 

doused in paint 

smothered in stroke 

 

The canvas ate the artist. 

 

smooth 

flowing 

scumbling stroke 

 

The canvas ate the artist. 

 

a self-portrait 

a gaping mouth 

an infinite scream 

 

The canvas ate the artist, 

until the artist was full.