When Mowing, Mow

The tractor mower drives toward the pygmy Chinese Maple. The engine’s drone, heard through ear protectors. The stiff steering wheel, gripped in gloved hands. The long grasses stretch to the sun.

solstice
beside the tractor
flattened grass

 
first published in Image Curve, January 4, 2018

photo by JANNIK SELZ on Unsplash