Field guide No. 602
The reflection turns ceramic
Its other half went chalky.
An empty glass tumbler stands on polished black stone, and its reflection beneath it is full of rough white plaster with a streak of teal. The glass looks fine and would rather not discuss it.
Field noteReflections copy what they show. This empty glass’s reflection is full of rough white plaster.
Also possible, also breaking physics
Sandstorm in the washing machineBehind the porthole, a desert gale tumbles. The cycle was extended, and nobody consented.
The umbrella orchardTrees bear leaves to keep off weather. Umbrellas are the same idea, grown wrong.
Pendulum anchors a swinging roomA pendulum swings and the room keeps still. Here the bob holds still and the whole room does the swinging.
Smoldering stem, bright yellow dandelionA dandelion’s stem glows and smolders beneath its yellow flower. The plant has chosen a dramatic way to wilt.