In "Red Dragon" I use vivid and layered imagery to explore themes of struggle, environmental and societal impact, and the quest for meaning or resolution in the face of seemingly insurmountable challenges. The red dragon symbolizes the powerful mythic force of indigenous peoples and their attachment to nature, a societal system, and their battle for survival. I refere to heat, arid landscapes, and the dragon's imposing presence so as to suggest the confrontation with harsh realities of capitalis...