Field guide No. 1137
Loose ends of summer
Fray at the baseline.
Part of a green tennis court surface has peeled back from the red base, its edge unravelling into long blades of grass beside the net. The season was knitted, and has been caught on something.
Field noteThe court surface unravels at the baseline into grass blades, as if the season had been knitted.
Also possible, also breaking material
Peeling moonlight on dark woodSheets of clear light lie across the floor, lifting at the corners beneath a full moon.
Time bends around a wormHands on a muddy pocket watch bend to follow the curve of the earthworm lying across its dial.
The linen loafBread with a linen crumb is a baker using the wrong cupboard. Possible, if inedible.
A diner folded along a napkinDiners are built of steel, tile and vinyl. This one was built of paper, folded once and stood on its edge.
