The Lawnmower

[rayheinrich]

The last line is a question that doesn't seem that rhetorical. The protagonist doesn't know why, and I, as a reader,
am content to accept the mystery if necessary. Though I think it might have something to do with the obviously ironic lines:
"Paper plates / are good for mixing paints" since they're utterly unsuitable for this purpose. I think the whole poem revolves
around  Jenny Agutter, as each line, especially the "hole" one, can be directly linked to one of her characters.

I wanted to say 'Paper plates ARE suitable for mixing paint, or using as a temporary palette, for an artist. Nothing ironic there, for me.' but we're not supposed to comment on a crit, so I won't.  ><

    Oh... I just remembered rolling one up and trying to mix a gallon of house paint with it. Total mess.
    But artsy paint... yeah, makes sense unless you have cats.