Field guide No. 333
Autumn in the tree’s shadow
Autumn, but only in the shade.
A green oak stands on a green hillside, and its long shadow is made entirely of orange and red fallen leaves. The tree itself is still in denial.
Field noteShade can cool a lawn, not change its season. Still nothing here argues with itself.
Also possible, also breaking physics
Paper migrationPaper can be folded into whales; it cannot then go flying. The obstacle is aerodynamics.
An unscheduled migrationPlastic bags do fly. Holding a V for a whole coast is the biological overreach.
Apple peel, flesh walking awayFruit with legs is biology taking liberties. A peel standing empty is mere good peeling.
Chanterelle gills become waterfallsGills drop spores, quietly. Pouring water in falls is a spring’s job.